Day 01: Kariba Arrival
Welcome to Kariba, Zimbabwe. Check-in to hotel as per standard check in time. Lunch will be served as per hotel. Rest of afternoon at your leisure. Kariba is located in the Mashonaland west province. In the evening have a Sunset cruise on Lake Kariba. If you are not staying on a houseboat during your Kariba vacation, this will be your first encounter on the water. It will be a bit cooler around dusk and it is so relaxing to look out onto the lake and feel the breeze. Most of the crew who work on boats are locals; they will gladly tell you more about the area if you ask. Sit back and sip some wine and get in relax mode. Cruising can also be rewarding if you head to the nearby islands where you can spot some wildlife.
Dinner and night stay at hotel.
DAY 02: Visit the Dam Wall
Early morning breakfast and private transfer to visit the Dam wall at Kariba. Then tour of Crocodile Farm: There is a crocodile farm where you will learn about the crocodiles they breed, (habitat, behaviour, diet etc) what is crocodile farming and why it is done. You may also get a chance to see these beasts in action as you feed them.
Fishing adventure in the afternoon. This is great fun whether it is your first time or you have some experience. You can buy or hire supplies from Marine land. Find out more information about Fishing.
One of Kariba’s places of interest is the St Barbara chapel located in Kariba Heights. The beautiful Chapel is a commemorative monument dedicated to the eighty-six workmen who died during the construction of the dam wall and power station.
From the Kariba Heights View Point visitors stand at the highest point in the town and get a sweeping view of the lake, the islands which look like tiny dots on the water and the Marina below.
There is a curio market at the Viewpoint and you will find some beautiful local crafts for the home or souvenirs to take home for family and friends.
Spend the rest of your day at your own leisure, sleep in and just enjoy Kariba’s slow pace.
If you have little children it will be a great day to take them to the Supa Tube at Caribbea Bay Resort. The Supa Tube is a water park where they can spend the afternoon cooling them in the water.The hotel offers a lovely lakefront position and has great views. Take a walk by the lake’s beach with camera in hand and feel the sand under your feet.
Lunch and dinner will be served at hotel restaurant.
Overnight at your hotel in Kariba.
DAY 03: Kariba Departure
Early morning breakfast and check out as per hotel policy.
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