Kariba Gorge
Kariba Gorge is a large, natural gorge through which flowed the Zambezi River on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, Africa. In 1959 the large double arch concrete Kariba Dam was completed, completely filling the gorge and creating the largest man-made lake…Photo: Benbbb, Public domain.
- Type: Gorge with an elevation of 487 metres
- Description: natural gorge in Zambia and Zimbabwe
- Also known as: “Kareba Gorge”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kariba and Siavonga.
Kariba
Photo: SuSanA Secretariat, CC BY 2.0.
Kariba is a resort town in Mashonaland West province, Zimbabwe, located close to the Kariba Dam at the north-eastern end of Lake Kariba, near the Zambian border.
Siavonga
Photo: Mundia Wamunyima, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Siavonga is a city in Zambia, probably best known for being a place to refuel and getting some connection on your cellphone. This is the closest most Zambians will ever get to a seaside town or resort…
Kariba Gorge
- Category: landform
- Location: Zambia, Southern Africa, Africa
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Fulah to Japanese—“Kariba Gorge” goes by many names.
- Fulah: “Kariba Gorge”
- Japanese: “カリバ峡谷”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Siamwisya and Nambwele.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Nyasau and Mica Point.
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