Located on the Zambezi River, Lake Kariba is the world's largest artificial lake and reservoir. The lake is home to a rich ecology, hosting a number of fish species including sardine-like kapenta and game fish such as tigerfish. The lake's other inhabitants include Nile crocodiles, hippos, impressive elephant populations on the lake shore and an abundance of water birds including fish eagles and cormorants.
Highlights
One of the world's largest artificial lakes
Enjoy sunset boat cruises and water safaris
Thrilling Big 5 game viewing in Matusadona National Park
Witness critically endangered black rhino in their natural habitat
Renowned for exceptional birdwatching
Iconic Activities
4WD Safari
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Fishing
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Lake Kariba & Matusadona Map
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect in the Lake Kariba & Matusadona
Sable
Pels Fishing Owl
Lion
Kudu
Impala
Hippo
Flamingo
Elephant
Crocodile
Buffalo
Black Rhino
African Fish Eagle
Sample Itineraries
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From majestic wildlife to out of this world natural wonders, cultural melting pots and enchanting beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is thrilling. Unsure where to visit? Whether it’s a bucket-list adventure, a milestone celebration or simply a much-needed escape, experience the joy with this inspiring selection of favorites.
From remote safari camps to world-class resorts, our selected properties are hand-picked by our experts and endorsed by our guests. Often intimate, always exceptional, we'll choose the perfect lodges, hotels and villas to suit your personal style and interests.
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HOW TO BOOK
At Mahlatini, we like to make things easy for you. Browse our website for inspiration or pick up the phone. Whether you’re full of ideas or unsure of where to start, we’re here to help. Serial safari-goer or first-time visitor, we’re ready to create your ultimate tailormade itinerary.
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Call us or enquire online. Share your wish list and we’ll start planning your adventure.
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Your dedicated travel expert will be in touch within 24 hours to start designing your bespoke itinerary.
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We won’t stop refining your plans until we get the perfect trip at the best price.
Travel
Receive your Mahlatini travel documents, pack your bags and set off on your trip of a lifetime!
We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.
Michael Achierno, 14th March 2024
holiday to
Zimbabwe & South Africa
Booking with Mahlatini helped make our honeymoon a stress-free, unforgettable experience. We had an amazing time at all of our destinations and prebooking our excursions made it very easy and ensured we got to do everything we wanted to.
Adventure Holiday to
Zimbabwe, Botswana & South Africa
I truly can't believe how brilliantly it all went. My expectations were sky-high, given that the trip was supposed to happen in 2020 and had been long-delayed and rescheduled several times. I was SO excited about it. And yet, the actual experience surpassed those out-of-control expectations. It was…
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4WD Safari
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Fishing
