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Kariba Ferry - Vehicle / Car Ferry Service

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Kariba Ferry saves you time, fuel, money and over 8 hours of driving.  That equates to 1, 250 kms of petrol.

Book a reservation from Kariba town to Mlibizi/Binga side of lake Kariba, or vice versa. 

As well as vehicles, the ferry transports bicycles, motorcycles, 20 seater mini buses, trailers, caravans and canoes.  Pack an overnight bag with your personal requirements, sit back and enjoy the ride.

Kariba Ferry service offers a convenient way of getting from the western side of lake kariba (Binga/Mlibizi) to the western side.

The ferry can carry up to 65 passengers and 15 vehicles (dependent on average size). 

Rates 2024

AdultsUS$ 145
ChildrenUS$ 75
MotorcycleUS$ 115
SedanUS$ 135
Trailers – US$ 215

departure dates supplied on request


Departure Points & Times
from Andora harbour (Kariba) and Mlibizi 10h30 sharp – arrives the following day at 07h00. Passengers to be at embarkation point no later than 09h30 (late arrivals will miss the boat).

The voyage takes approx 22 hours one way
On Board Facilities include: chair-beds inside, mattresses for on deck and all bedding (sleeping is commmunal); toilets and hot showers; 3 full meals; teas & coffees; and a licensed cash bar

Meals – Three meals are provided:  lunch, dinner and breakfast.
Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. Cash Bar

Vessels departs on their voyages promptly at 10h30. Intending passengers are advised to be at the departure /loading point not less than 1 hour prior to sailing. For security reasons, once the vehicles are loaded, access to the vehicles is restricted. So do not forget to pack an overnight bag of your requirements. We suggest bringing your towel, cameras, binoculars etc

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Kariba Ferry Routing

shortly after leaving Andora Harbour look to your right to see the Dam Wall an the Sampakaruma Group of Islands.  To the left of these is a small outcrop of rock known as Rhino Island.
Continuing in a westerly direction our course is set for Bumi Hills and Sibilobilo Lagoon.
The area around Bumi Hills is well known for its wildlife and bird populations.\

Leaving the lagoon we now enter the Kota Kota Narrows, named after the mountains on the northern shore.   Now the lake opens into the Sengwa Basin. 
We now pass the Sinamwenda River, onto Kudu Island before arriving at Chete Gorge. 

Last stop is Mlibizi where we disembark.  Bon voyage.