Gil is a co-founder of Zimbabwe Travels, which operates the Mongwe Safari Camp. Gil’s love affair with Zimbabwe began in 1996 when he met his best friend, a young Zimbabwean farmer called Dale. Together they established Zimbabwe Travels to bring this hidden gem to a wider audience of safari goers.
Place
Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba is the world's largest artificial lake and reservoir and is, for me, one of the most magical places on earth.
The lake was formed following the damming of the Zambezi River in the 60s and now marks the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The southern Zimbabwean side of the lake forms the edge of the magnificent Matusadona National Park.
The shore is dotted with lodges, most of which are very remote given the lake’s vast size. Kariba is teeming with hippos, crocodiles, elephants and more. The fishing is excellent, and sport fishing for tiger fish is a big deal, with an annual tournament in October.
Some of the lodges are a bit closer to all-inclusive holiday resorts than real safari camps, and it’s a bit of a circus around Kariba Town, but you can easily escape all that and find some real gems on the more remote shores or the islands that dot the lake.
For a real authentic experience stay on a traditional houseboat, which can often accommodate surprisingly large groups.
At a glance
Destinations
Lake Kariba
Activity
Safari, Nature & Wildlife-
Lake Kariba
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