Fishing –Lake Kariba is well known for its fishing and especially sport-fishing! The tiger fish is a very popular catch and the lake boasts the annual Tiger Fishing competition in May in search of this fighting fish. Bream are very tasty and are very common in the lake. Lake Kariba Inn and Lake Safari Lodge supply tackle and boats.

Water sports – traditional water sports are available on the lake in designated areas such as wake- boarding, canoeing   and speed- boating.

Game viewing –  .. Lake Kariba’s banks are often lined with big crocodiles so it is best not to get in the water Its 2000 kilometres of shoreline offers a spectacular variety of estuaries that lead from the surrounding bush. The entire region abounds with bird life.  Sadly much of the ’big game’ on the Zambian side of the Lake has disappeared, although this can still be found west of the Kota Kota peninsula. Hippopotamus and the Nile crocodile are frequently seen and if you are lucky, a variety of small mammals can be spotted.

Crocodile Farm – Located in the town of Siavonga, this is one of the largest crocodile farms in the world, supplying some of the best quality skins to the fashion industries worldwide.

Visits to the Dam Wall – the Dam stands at almost 130 metres high and spans a length of over 1/2 kilometre with a berth roadway 12 metres thick. The electrical power output for the region is 1,180 million kilowatts per year.  The story of its construction is depicted on a plaque on the Zambian side.

Cultural Excursions – This part of Zambia is home to the Tonga people. They have resided in the Kariba area for centuries and have preserved many ancient traditions. An opportunity to explore one of these communities will definitely be insightful. Kariba is a special place to the locals and tourists can see why after visiting the area.   As the Lake was flooded, the forest land in the valley was inundated with water. Much of the forest can still be seen rising above the vast waters of the Lake. After being submerged for over 50 years the trees still stand as monuments to the history of the Zambezi valley. At sunset the trees create   breathtaking scenery.   What Lake Kariba lacks in wildlife, it certainly makes up for in scenic beauty, birdlife, lake activities, and affordable accommodation.  It has become a very popular overnight conference destination due to its proximity to Lusaka.