Places to visit near

Kariba

Kariba is a town in Mashonaland West Province district, Zimbabwe of about 25,531 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit: 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 churches. The must-see places are Kariba Dam and Matusadona National Park.

16.5167° S, 28.8000° EPop. 25,531

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km58
Must-see2
Notable35
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Kariba

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

75 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kariba
  2. Kariba Damdam · 45 min
  3. Ingombe Iledeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Heliport Lake Safari Lodgelake · 45 min
  5. Old "A" Campheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Rawamombe Rangeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kariba
Today’s loopKaribaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kariba?

Kariba Dam (dam, about 5 km), Dam Wall Viewpoint & Curios (dam, about 5 km), Ingombe Ilede (heritage site, about 10 km), Heliport Lake Safari Lodge (lake, about 13 km), Rawamombe Range (viewpoint, about 19 km), Old "A" Camp (heritage site, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kariba?

58 places on Spotwander: 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 other attractions, 11 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest river spot to Kariba?

Redcliff Island, about 10 km by road; Antelope Island (Tsetse) (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kariba?

Kariba Gorge, about 5 km by road; Rawamombe Range (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kariba?

Start in Kariba, visit Kariba Dam, then Ingombe Ilede, then Heliport Lake Safari Lodge, then Old "A" Camp, then Rawamombe Range, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

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