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+ "page_snippet": "Changa Safari Camp is perfectly located on nearly 4 kilometres of prime lakeshore frontage on the world\u2019s largest man-made lake: Lake Kariba. This large\u2022 Lake Kariba Dam is located approximately halfway down the Zambezi River. \u2022 The structure is 128 meters high with a crest of 579 meters in length. \u2022 The dam has a volume 1,032,000 cubic meters of water! \u2022 The name Kariba comes from the local word Kariva or karinga, meaning \u201ctrap\u201d, which refers to a rock that was thrust out of the swirling water at the entrance of the gorge, where the dam wall was to be built. \u2022 Operation Noah, a 5\u2010year wildlife rescue operation, successfully relocated over 6,000 animals, mostly to the Matusadona National Park, whilst Lake Kariba was filling up after the completion of the dam wall. \u2022 Lake Kariba Dam is located approximately halfway down the Zambezi River. \u2022 It took up to three years for the dam wall to be completed. Construction began on the 6th November 1956, and was finished in 1959. \u2022 Well over 1 million cubic metres of concrete was poured into the walls to sustain the pressure of nearly ten million litres of water passing through the spillway each second. \u2022 The filling of Lake Kariba between 1958 and 1963 caused more than 20 earthquakes of greater than 5 magnitude on the Richter Scale.",
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Changa Safari Camp is perfectly located on nearly 4 kilometres of prime lakeshore frontage on the world\u2019s largest man-made lake: Lake Kariba. This large expanse of water is often referred to as \u201cAfrica\u2019s Inland Sea\u201d as when you are gazing out over Lake Kariba, it can sometimes feel like you are looking out to sea.
Lake Kariba is well-known for its spectacular and mesmerizing sunsets, wildlife-rich shorelines and incredible fishing opportunities. It covers an area of nearly 6,000 square kilometres and is fed by the mighty Zambezi River, which begins its 2700-kilometre journey in north-west Zambia and reaches the Indian Ocean through Mozambique.
Since being completed in 1959, the lake has brought an abundance of tourism, industry, activity and delight to Zimbabweans, Zambians and the people from around the world who have been lucky enough to visit these life-giving waters.
The story of how Lake Kariba came to be, is an interesting one which we would love to share with you. Read on to find out more about how this mystical place has become one of Zimbabwe\u2019s top tourist destinations and a popular family holiday for locals alike.
Did you know?
\u2022 The chief designer of the Kariba Dam Wall, Andre Coyne, was a well-known French engineer and inventor. He went on to design 70 dams in 14 countries globally.
\u2022 It took up to three years for the dam wall to be completed. Construction began on the 6th November 1956, and was finished in 1959.
\u2022 Well over 1 million cubic metres of concrete was poured into the walls to sustain the pressure of nearly ten million litres of water passing through the spillway each second.
\u2022 The filling of Lake Kariba between 1958 and 1963 caused more than 20 earthquakes of greater than 5 magnitude on the Richter Scale.
\u2022 Operation Noah, a 5\u2010year wildlife rescue operation, successfully relocated over 6,000 animals, mostly to the Matusadona National Park, whilst Lake Kariba was filling up after the completion of the dam wall.
\u2022 Lake Kariba Dam is located approximately halfway down the Zambezi River.
\u2022 The structure is 128 meters high with a crest of 579 meters in length.
\u2022 The dam has a volume 1,032,000 cubic meters of water!
\u2022 The name Kariba comes from the local word Kariva or karinga, meaning \u201ctrap\u201d, which refers to a rock that was thrust out of the swirling water at the entrance of the gorge, where the dam wall was to be built.
\u2022 Lake Kariba has many mooring opportunities both on the main land and on islands, offering beautiful and romantic spots with idyllic waterfalls in places like the Sanyati Gorge.
\u2022 Lake Kariba is home to some fantastic fish species including the famous Tiger fish, Tilapia Bream, Catfish and the mighty Vundu. For most of the year, Lake Kariba is truly one of the greatest places in Africa for fishing.
\u2022 Best of all, Lake Kariba has the perfect climate to visit all year round!
We look forward to welcoming you to Changa Safari Camp and sharing with you our little piece of paradise in this untouched part of the world.
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Changa Safari Camp is perfectly located on nearly 4 kilometres of prime lakeshore frontage on the world\u2019s largest man-made lake: Lake Kariba. This large expanse of water is often referred to as \u201cAfrica\u2019s Inland Sea\u201d as when you are gazing out over Lake Kariba, it can sometimes feel like you are looking out to sea.
Lake Kariba is well-known for its spectacular and mesmerizing sunsets, wildlife-rich shorelines and incredible fishing opportunities. It covers an area of nearly 6,000 square kilometres and is fed by the mighty Zambezi River, which begins its 2700-kilometre journey in north-west Zambia and reaches the Indian Ocean through Mozambique.
Since being completed in 1959, the lake has brought an abundance of tourism, industry, activity and delight to Zimbabweans, Zambians and the people from around the world who have been lucky enough to visit these life-giving waters.
The story of how Lake Kariba came to be, is an interesting one which we would love to share with you. Read on to find out more about how this mystical place has become one of Zimbabwe\u2019s top tourist destinations and a popular family holiday for locals alike.
Did you know?
\u2022 The chief designer of the Kariba Dam Wall, Andre Coyne, was a well-known French engineer and inventor. He went on to design 70 dams in 14 countries globally.
\u2022 It took up to three years for the dam wall to be completed. Construction began on the 6th November 1956, and was finished in 1959.
\u2022 Well over 1 million cubic metres of concrete was poured into the walls to sustain the pressure of nearly ten million litres of water passing through the spillway each second.
\u2022 The filling of Lake Kariba between 1958 and 1963 caused more than 20 earthquakes of greater than 5 magnitude on the Richter Scale.
\u2022 Operation Noah, a 5\u2010year wildlife rescue operation, successfully relocated over 6,000 animals, mostly to the Matusadona National Park, whilst Lake Kariba was filling up after the completion of the dam wall.
\u2022 Lake Kariba Dam is located approximately halfway down the Zambezi River.
\u2022 The structure is 128 meters high with a crest of 579 meters in length.
\u2022 The dam has a volume 1,032,000 cubic meters of water!
\u2022 The name Kariba comes from the local word Kariva or karinga, meaning \u201ctrap\u201d, which refers to a rock that was thrust out of the swirling water at the entrance of the gorge, where the dam wall was to be built.
\u2022 Lake Kariba has many mooring opportunities both on the main land and on islands, offering beautiful and romantic spots with idyllic waterfalls in places like the Sanyati Gorge.
\u2022 Lake Kariba is home to some fantastic fish species including the famous Tiger fish, Tilapia Bream, Catfish and the mighty Vundu. For most of the year, Lake Kariba is truly one of the greatest places in Africa for fishing.
\u2022 Best of all, Lake Kariba has the perfect climate to visit all year round!
We look forward to welcoming you to Changa Safari Camp and sharing with you our little piece of paradise in this untouched part of the world.
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The Context: The Kariba Dam is the largest man-made reservoir in the world. At a height of 128m and with a crest length of 617m, the dam has the capacity of holding 181 billion cubic meters of water. Designed as a double curvature concrete arch dam, the Kariba Dam was constructed across the Zambezi River between 1956 and 1959. Commissioned in 1960, the Dam has been central to regional energy security and economic development ever since.
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The Kariba Reservoir supplies water to two underground hydropower stations with a total capacity of 1830MW generating more than 10,035 GWh of electricity annually. The North Bank Power Station is operated by ZESCO in Zambia and has an installed capacity of 1,080 MW. The South Bank Power Station is operated by ZPC in Zimbabwe and currently has an installed capacity of 750 MW, with projects underway to increase this to 1,050 MW.
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The Project: After more than 50 years of providing power for the Southern African Region, the Kariba Dam now requires a series of rehabilitation works for its continued safe operation. The program is to be implemented over the next ten years, taking into account the need to continue operating the dam safely with minimal interruptions to power generation.
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The works will include 1. reshaping of the plunge pool to limit scouring and erosion that could potentially undermine the dam foundations; and, 2. refurbishment of the spillway and associated infrastructure to improve the dam\u2019s stability and operations.
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Environmental and Social Context: The two rehabilitation components include in situ works on existing infrastructure to secure operations in accordance with international dam safety standards. The rehabilitation measures are not expected to have any significant adverse environmental or social impacts, with any potential impacts likely to be temporary in nature.
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The bi-national Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) is undertaking the necessary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, preparing an integrated Environmental and Social Management Plan, along with the associated instruments to ensure the sustainability of project through appropriate preventive, mitigation and monitoring interventions. These will be finalized in 2015 before the commencement of the works, which are themselves expected to be completed by 2019 and 2023 for the plunge pool and spillway components respectively.
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The Financing: The total cost of works of works is estimated at US$294 million. The Governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe have mobilized financing from the African Development Bank, the European Union, the Government of Sweden, and the World Bank to support the ZRA in implementation of the project.
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+ "page_snippet": "Lake Kariba facts are many. It is a man-made expanse of water and boasts some of the best fishing, birding and wildlife in Southern Africa.The Kariba Dam consists of a double-arch wall. It is 128 meters in height, 617 meters in length, 13 meters wide at its top, and 24 meters wide at the base. The wall extends across the Kariba gorge creating a border crossing between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is 128 meters in height, 617 meters in length, 13 meters wide at its top, and 24 meters wide at the base. The wall extends across the Kariba gorge creating a border crossing between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Kariba\u2019s lake volume is 185 billion cubic metres. Lake Kariba is found in Southern Africa, between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was created by damming the Zambezi River in the Kariba Gorge. One of the modern-day beliefs and local myth of Kariba Dam is the Nyami Nyami. The BaTonga people believe the construction of the Kariba Dam greatly insulted Nyami Nyami. The construction separated him from his wife. The flooding and many deaths during the dam\u2019s construction are credited to his rage. The Kafue River Gorge in Northern Rhodesia was a favorable site as compared to the Kariba site. Hence the two governments were in disagreement. The matter was resolved in 1951. It was agreed that the dam should be erected on the Zambezi River, at the Kariba Gorge site.",
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Lake Kariba Facts \u2013 The Largest Man Made Lake
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Lake Kariba Facts And Information
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Lake Kariba facts are very interesting and the statistics for this landmark are very impressive.
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Lake Kariba is a man-made expanse of water and the largest man-made lake in the world.
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The name Kariba was derived from the Shona word \u2018\u2019Kariva\u2019\u2019 which means a little trap or bridge.
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It is fed by the great Zambezi River which starts its 2700-kilometre journey in north-west Zambia and reaches the Indian Ocean through Mozambique.
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The lake shelters an area of 5500 square kilometers, and it spreads for an additional 280km. With an extreme width of 40 kilometers, its shore is fragmented by numerous rivers.
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It is situated halfway amid the source and mouth of the Zambezi River and is 200 kilometers downstream of Victoria Falls.
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The Kariba Dam consists of a double-arch wall. It is 128 meters in height, 617 meters in length, 13 meters wide at its top, and 24 meters wide at the base.
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The wall extends across the Kariba gorge creating a border crossing between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Kariba\u2019s lake volume is 185 billion cubic metres.
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Lake Kariba is found in Southern Africa, between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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It was created by damming the Zambezi River in the Kariba Gorge. Here the river contracts amid hills of hard rock 400 km below Victoria Falls.
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The leading designer was called Andre Coyne. He was a renowned French engineer and inventor. After the Kariba dam construction, he designed 70 dams in 14 countries worldwide.
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Between 1958 and 1963 the sheer weight of water filling the Kariba dam instigated more than 20 earthquakes. These recorded over 5 magnitude on the Richter scale.
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Lake Kariba At Sunset
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Operation Noah
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Operation Noah was spearheaded by Rupert Fothergill.
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Operation Noah was a 5-year liberation operation. It successfully relocated more than 6,000 wild animals. Most of the wild animals were relocated to Matusadona National Park. Others were moved to the Chete Safari areas. In 1963, Matusadona National Park was acknowledged as a game reserve.
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There are several stories about the operation Noah which are hard to ignore, one the story of the elephant and also the leopard.
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During the period when the dam was filling, the elephants swam and followed their annual pilgrimage route. They remembered their migration route despite the circumstances.
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Another story narrates the story of the leopard. He was trapped on an island as the dam began to be fill. Instead of starving to death, the leopard started hunting fish, displaying its impressive survival skills. Even after the leopard had been rescued and relocated it continued hunting fish.
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Operation Noah, which rescued thousands of animals, found the leopard and relocated him to a nearby reserve, where, observers reported, he continued to fish \u2013 one of the many touching Lake Kariba facts.
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Elephants On The Shore Of Lake Kariba
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The Myth Surrounding The Construction Of Kariba Dam
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One of the modern-day beliefs and local myth of Kariba Dam is the Nyami Nyami.
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The BaTonga people believe the construction of the Kariba Dam greatly insulted Nyami Nyami. The construction separated him from his wife. The flooding and many deaths during the dam\u2019s construction are credited to his rage.
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After the Dam construction was complete the Tonga believe that Nyami Nyami left the world of men. It was he who created the minor earthquakes experienced in the area.
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The BaTonga people believe the quakes are Nyami Nyami trying to see his wife. They believe when he can\u2019t reach his wife, he turns around in anger and the whole earth shakes.
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History Of The Construction Of Lake Kariba Dam Wall
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Before construction started both Southern Rhodesia, (Zimbabwe), and Northern Rhodesia, (Zambia), were in disagreement.
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The Kafue River Gorge in Northern Rhodesia was a favorable site as compared to the Kariba site. Hence the two governments were in disagreement. The matter was resolved in 1951. It was agreed that the dam should be erected on the Zambezi River, at the Kariba Gorge site.
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In August 1955: The Rhodesia Nyasaland Federation invited tenders for the building of the dam.
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In July 1956: The tender was bestowed to Italian firm Impresit which is presently known as Salini Impregilo
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In September 1956: Construction of the Kariba dam began with the digging of the foundation.
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In 1957: Rare flooding befell at Kariba, this calamity destroyed equipment and access to roads.
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In 1958: Another bigger flood struck Kariba and it destroyed the cofferdam, access to the bridge, and the parts of the chief wall.
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In December 1958; Zambezi River was dammed at Kariba.
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In December 1959: The first generator at Kariba was commissioned.
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On the 17th of May 1960: The Kariba Hydro-Electric Scheme was publicly opened.
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By 1960, Harare, Bulawayo, and more towns in the south, as well as towns in Zambia were getting electricity provided from Lake Kariba.
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During the construction period, there was a massive forced relocation operation by the Rhodesia Nyasaland federation. This moved 22,000 into Zimbabwe, and 35,000 people into Zambia. 6000 animals from the river valley were also moved. (Operation Noah )
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During the first flooding, 11 Italian men were stuck in the concrete wall. However it was too costly to save them, and up to this day, their bodies remain there.
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In the late 1960s, Kapenta was introduced into Lake Kariba from Lake Tanganyika. This led to one of the biggest commercial fishing industries in Kariba.
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The introduction of Tilapia fish to the waters gives a 15,000-ton yield once a year.
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Islands found in Lake Kariba include several on the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides.
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Kariba islands on the Zimbabwean side include Sampa Karuma, Spurwing, Starvation Island, Bed Island, and Fothergill.
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Zambian islands include Maaze Island, Mashape, Chete Island, Sekula, and Chikanka.
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Towns around Lake Kariba on the Zimbabwean side are Binga, Victoria Falls, and Hwange. Zambian towns include Siavonga, Sinazongwe, and Siavonga.
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Kariba Heights is a hill overlooking the dam wall and expansive lake with the Santa Barbara Church and bell tower as landmarks.
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Kariba weather is most favorable during the dry winter season. It is cooler and provides good game viewing.
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The colourful birds such as the Narina trogon, the bee-eaters, kingfishers, weavers, Angola pitta, rollers, flycatchers, sunbirds and parrots abound while there are also many waterfowl and raptors.
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The banks of the rivers that flow from the Zimbabwe Highlands, such as from the Chizerira National Park provide wonderful viewing of the wildlife. In particular, the Chete Safari Area, the Msumu and Sengwa River mouths, and the Matusadona National Park have prolific wildlife.
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Just about anywhere alongside the shore of the lake, you can see wild animals. Popular sightings are hippopotamus, elephants, crocodiles, and sporadically a leopard.
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Kariba is a major source of hydroelectric power for both Zimbabwe and Zambia.
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Safari areas around Lake Kariba include the Matusadona National Park and Chete Safari Area.
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Visitors enjoy a wide range of Lake Kariba activities. Houseboats, game viewing, and fishing offer exciting and memorable recreational activities.
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Fishing Facts
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Kariba is one of the most famous destinations for anglers in Africa
The Squeaker fish, locally known as the Korokoro fish, is an interesting oddity to catch. It will squeak in indignation when you bring it in.
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The Mormyrops Anguilloides or Cornish Jack rival the Vundu in length, although the Vundu catfish is much heavier on the scales.
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Lake Kariba Facts Conclusion
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Kariba dam is not only the largest manmade lake in the world but it is also an oasis for tourism for both Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Its capacity is not only centered on tourism but extends to supplying hydroelectric power to both Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Lake Kariba is a popular fishing destination for avid and novice fishermen. It continues to be a great source of wealth for the commercial fishing industry.
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This destination offers an opportunity for the African eco-tourism enthusiast to take advantage of the beauty, abundant fishing and photography opportunities that this lake offers. Lake Kariba encompasses a quiet beauty and a laidback experience with a slow cruise past the riverbanks and wildlife.
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There are few more magical places in Africa for bird viewing.
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So don\u2019t forget to bring your binoculars and your camera. You cannot afford to miss out on the abundance of nature around you.
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The wildlife can be viewed leisurely from the comfort of the open-air decks of the houseboat with a cool breeze and drinks to hand.
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Kariba has continued to amaze locals and tourists with its beautiful scenery.
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+ "page_snippet": "Changa Safari Camp is perfectly located on nearly 4 kilometres of prime lakeshore frontage on the world\u2019s largest man-made lake: Lake Kariba. This large\u2022 Lake Kariba Dam is located approximately halfway down the Zambezi River. \u2022 The structure is 128 meters high with a crest of 579 meters in length. \u2022 The dam has a volume 1,032,000 cubic meters of water! \u2022 The name Kariba comes from the local word Kariva or karinga, meaning \u201ctrap\u201d, which refers to a rock that was thrust out of the swirling water at the entrance of the gorge, where the dam wall was to be built. \u2022 Operation Noah, a 5\u2010year wildlife rescue operation, successfully relocated over 6,000 animals, mostly to the Matusadona National Park, whilst Lake Kariba was filling up after the completion of the dam wall. \u2022 Lake Kariba Dam is located approximately halfway down the Zambezi River. \u2022 It took up to three years for the dam wall to be completed. Construction began on the 6th November 1956, and was finished in 1959. \u2022 Well over 1 million cubic metres of concrete was poured into the walls to sustain the pressure of nearly ten million litres of water passing through the spillway each second. \u2022 The filling of Lake Kariba between 1958 and 1963 caused more than 20 earthquakes of greater than 5 magnitude on the Richter Scale.",
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Changa Safari Camp is perfectly located on nearly 4 kilometres of prime lakeshore frontage on the world\u2019s largest man-made lake: Lake Kariba. This large expanse of water is often referred to as \u201cAfrica\u2019s Inland Sea\u201d as when you are gazing out over Lake Kariba, it can sometimes feel like you are looking out to sea.
Lake Kariba is well-known for its spectacular and mesmerizing sunsets, wildlife-rich shorelines and incredible fishing opportunities. It covers an area of nearly 6,000 square kilometres and is fed by the mighty Zambezi River, which begins its 2700-kilometre journey in north-west Zambia and reaches the Indian Ocean through Mozambique.
Since being completed in 1959, the lake has brought an abundance of tourism, industry, activity and delight to Zimbabweans, Zambians and the people from around the world who have been lucky enough to visit these life-giving waters.
The story of how Lake Kariba came to be, is an interesting one which we would love to share with you. Read on to find out more about how this mystical place has become one of Zimbabwe\u2019s top tourist destinations and a popular family holiday for locals alike.
Did you know?
\u2022 The chief designer of the Kariba Dam Wall, Andre Coyne, was a well-known French engineer and inventor. He went on to design 70 dams in 14 countries globally.
\u2022 It took up to three years for the dam wall to be completed. Construction began on the 6th November 1956, and was finished in 1959.
\u2022 Well over 1 million cubic metres of concrete was poured into the walls to sustain the pressure of nearly ten million litres of water passing through the spillway each second.
\u2022 The filling of Lake Kariba between 1958 and 1963 caused more than 20 earthquakes of greater than 5 magnitude on the Richter Scale.
\u2022 Operation Noah, a 5\u2010year wildlife rescue operation, successfully relocated over 6,000 animals, mostly to the Matusadona National Park, whilst Lake Kariba was filling up after the completion of the dam wall.
\u2022 Lake Kariba Dam is located approximately halfway down the Zambezi River.
\u2022 The structure is 128 meters high with a crest of 579 meters in length.
\u2022 The dam has a volume 1,032,000 cubic meters of water!
\u2022 The name Kariba comes from the local word Kariva or karinga, meaning \u201ctrap\u201d, which refers to a rock that was thrust out of the swirling water at the entrance of the gorge, where the dam wall was to be built.
\u2022 Lake Kariba has many mooring opportunities both on the main land and on islands, offering beautiful and romantic spots with idyllic waterfalls in places like the Sanyati Gorge.
\u2022 Lake Kariba is home to some fantastic fish species including the famous Tiger fish, Tilapia Bream, Catfish and the mighty Vundu. For most of the year, Lake Kariba is truly one of the greatest places in Africa for fishing.
\u2022 Best of all, Lake Kariba has the perfect climate to visit all year round!
We look forward to welcoming you to Changa Safari Camp and sharing with you our little piece of paradise in this untouched part of the world.
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