Sanyati Gorge
A narrow, deep gorge where the Sanyati River flows into Lake Kariba. A boat ride between its steep cliffs is quiet and spectacular.
Sanyati Gorge is a deep valley cut by the Sanyati River on the eastern side of Matusadona National Park. When the lake backed up into it, it formed a narrow waterway more than 10 km long, flanked by steep cliffs, and it marks the eastern boundary of Matusadona. Boats glide into the gorge over mirror-calm water, and baboons, klipspringers and African fish eagles are often seen along the cliffs. Some houseboats moor at the mouth of the gorge overnight, where guests fish for tigerfish. From Kariba town, a speedboat takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, and the gorge is usually combined with a Matusadona or houseboat trip.
Opening hours
According to ferry schedule