2 days in Kariba & Harare Itinerary

Kariba is a town in Mashonaland West province, Zimbabwe, located close to the Kariba Dam at the north-western end of Lake Kariba, near the Zambian border. Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): get great views at Kariba Heights View Point.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Kariba road trip site.

Harare to Kariba is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight, bus, and car; or do a combination of bus and car. In December, Kariba is somewhat warmer than Harare - with highs of 37°C and lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Harare.

Regarded as the nation's leading commercial, financial, and communications center, Harare attracts tourists with its modern architecture mixed with British colonial influence and traditional African flair.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Harare trip planner.

Getting from Kariba to Harare by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of car, bus, and flight; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Kariba in December, with highs in Harare at 31°C and lows at 19°C. On the 21st (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Kariba.

To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Kariba route builder tool.

You can drive from Harare to Kariba in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and car; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Harare in December, things will get somewhat warmer in Kariba: highs are around 37°C and lows about 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to drive back home.