Lake Kariba Map
Lake Kariba is a lake across Zimbabwe and Zambia, covering about 5,400 km² (2,080 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 78 m (256 ft). This map shows the lake outlined in blue on shaded relief, with the rivers, borders and towns around it.
How to read this map
Its surface lies about 485 m (1,591 ft) above sea level. Inflows include Zambezi River, Sengwa River and Munyati River. It drains through the Zambezi River. It is shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The blue outline marks Lake Kariba as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Mazabuka, Choma, Hwange, Kariba and Karoi.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the outline of Lake Kariba come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the outline is a guide to where Lake Kariba is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Lake Kariba facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 220 km (137 mi) |
| Area | 5,400 km² (2,080 sq mi) |
| Drainage basin | 663,000 km² (256,000 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 485 m (1,591 ft) |
| Inflows | Zambezi River, Sengwa River and Munyati River |
| Outflow | the Zambezi River |
| Countries | Zimbabwe and Zambia |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: Zimbabwe, Zambia. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Lake Kariba?
Lake Kariba covers about 5,400 km² (2,080 sq mi).
How deep is Lake Kariba?
Its maximum depth is about 78 m (256 ft).
Where is Lake Kariba?
Lake Kariba lies in Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Can I download a blank map of Lake Kariba?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted lake but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
Use this map
You can download, print and share this map for free, in class, in school projects, in presentations and on websites, as long as you credit the source: Lake Kariba Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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