TIGER FISHING
Lake Kariba is a large, man-made lake and reservoir located on the Zamezi river, about halfway between the river’s source and mouth, about 1300 kilometres upstream from the Indian Ocean. The lake lies along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Lake Kariba was filled between 1958 and 1963 following the completion of the Kariba Dam at its north-eastern end, flooding a former gorge on the Zambezi river and displacing large numbers of the local Tonga people.
physical characteristics Lake Kariba is over 220 kilometers (140 mi) long and up to 40 kilomeers (20mi) in width. It covers an area of 5,580 square kilometers (2,150 sq mi) and its storage capacity is an immense 185 cubic kilometers (44.4 cu mi). The mean depth of the lake is 29 meters (95 ft), the maximum depth is 97 meters (320 ft).
The lake is home to several islands, including Chete Island, Sekula and Chikanka. Ecology before Lake Karba was filled, the existing vegetation was burned, crating a thick layer of fertile soil on land that would become the lake bed. As a result the ecology of Lake Kariba is vibrant. A number of fish species have been introduced to the lake, notably the sardine-like kapenta transported from Lake Tanganyikao, which now supports a thriving commercial fishery. other inhbitants of Lake Kariba include Nile crocodiles and hippopotamuses.
Game fish, particularly Tiger fish. The Tiger fish is considered by many to be one of the finest game fish around, flourishing in the rich waters of the Lake. The largest average weight caught in competition is just one eight pounds, but the speed, courage and strength of the Tiger fish make is a worthy opponent for the skillful angler.
We offer Charter Cruises on the Lake from 7 tot 10 nights in duration. The houseboat sleeps between 4 and 12 passengers and has 4 crew members. On the lower deck are 3 cabins (one with double bed and en-suite bathroom) accommadating 6 passengers, 2 public toilets/showers, a lounge, a fully equipped kitchen with gas cooker, deep freezers and 220 waltz electricity on board. The is also a large pool/sun deck with fully operational Jacuzzi to cool of from the heat of the day. On the upper deck is the Captain’s bar and a large comfortable lounge area. Day seating on the upper deck converts to sleeping accommodation at night (sleeping an additional 8 passengers), each bed is fully mosquito proofed with large walk-in type mosquito nets. Two tender boats are normally towed behind the houseboat for fishing and/or sightseeing.
