Lake Kariba in Zambia is the largest artificial lake in the world. Completed in 1959 was designed to provide hydroelectric power plants in Zambia and Zimbabwe. 280 km of the river has become a huge 5200 km2 of the lake! Chete island was Lake Kariba. Historically, the construction of the Kariba Lake, surrounded discussed by many – have been thousands of villagers immediately Batonga and displaced fauna much in spite of the “rescue operation, Noah and the location of the animals, which rose drowned floods. But it was fifty years ago and today was the lake supports a rich fish and aquatic life, and its banks are rich in wildlife and beauty come. It is a place for fishing, a place of rest and relaxation in natural surroundings and the distance from one place on safari - a kind of three for an experiment!
Chete the island is a private nature reserve and bird sanctuary and the largest island in the lake (27km2). It is an island isolated from the South, very isolated, except for the overview of kapenta (Limnothrissa miodon) fishing platforms in the distance.
Known as a desert, “living water” is a place where wild flowers and birds, protected and completely intact. Despite the small size of the island, his game is not tame. Although populations are not as dense as it is in other national parks in Zambia (Luangwa and Kafue certain sectors) observation of the animals always exciting here.
It is
a herd of elephants residents of about 80-100
a pride of lions
Leopard may be a half-dozen
a herd of elk
many impala, waterbuck and bushbuck
some Kudu
large variety of birds – 378 species recorded to date
and of course lots of crocodiles and hippos!
The island has a feeling of solitude, charm and natural sites, only a wild island can possibly give. Far from the adrenaline junkie motor boats from the shores of Lake Kariba, this remote island is largely unknown and virtually unvisited by the tourist industry.
Some define loneliness as the sky, but for those who want some action, the activities of another optional ingredient.
Thurs walks with a guide island are obvious, and we need the experience
Bird watching is the result of chance, but a conference can be organized to be organized
As you are surrounded by water, wildlife watching and canoeing bird is a different turn
Many have said that fishing in the lakes worth a trip here on his own
And, sunset sails and your body and mind will relax Weather intend it or not!
Chete Iceland offers a luxury tented camp with only eight tents style Meru. A place where elephants walk by nonchalantly to choose where his memorable moves below the hippo along the bay where the magnificent African sunset AWES the few visitors who are lucky enough to ever walk here.
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