Fothergill Island
An island in the lake named after the leader of the Operation Noah rescue. It connects to the Matusadona shore at low water, and boat trips here offer views of elephants and waterbirds.
Fothergill Island lies in the south of Lake Kariba, on the outer edge of Matusadona National Park. It is named after Rupert Fothergill, who led Operation Noah from 1958 to 1964. When the lake level rose, he led the effort to rescue about 6,000 animals from islands that were being flooded. Elephants, buffalo and hippos now often appear on the island and the opposite lakeshore, and fish eagles and herons perch among the dead trees. When water levels are low, the island connects to the mainland. You can join a half-day or full-day boat trip from Kariba town, and it is often part of a Matusadona itinerary.
Opening hours
According to ferry schedule