Kariba Ferries service operates between Kariba at the Eastern end of the lake and Mlibizi at the Western end. The ferry Sealion carries up to 70 passengers and 15 standard vehicles on a voyage taking 22 hours (weather permitting).
Facilities on board include: Communal accommodation in the lounge on purpose-made chairs that fold completely flat to form a bed. Mattresses for those wishing to sleep on deck under the stars are available. Travel rugs and pillows are provided for overnight. Two of each sex toilets and hot showers. Licensed cash bar.
Your fare is quoted on a full board basis including teas & coffees.
There is a height restriction on berths of 2 metres for 9 vehicles, 3 berths for vehicles that do not exceed 2.5 metres under a covered deck area and 3 berths with no height restriction (ideal for high clearance 4x4s with roof racks or roof-top tents). If those unrestricted spaces are already occupied, those who are willing to remove roof top tents or roof racks for the duration of the voyage are still able to secure a berth under the deck. Our crew are well versed in this operation and will help, or do this for you and fit it back at the end of the voyage.
Departure time is 10.30am from Andora Harbour West, Kariba and from our loading point at Mlibizi the following day. Passengers are advised to be at the departure /loading point not less than 1 hour prior to sailing. Boarding/loading of vehicles begins at 09.30am. We do encourage all passengers to arrive earlier if they are able and once all vehicles and passengers are on board we may depart earlier, thereby increasing the daylight time on your voyage. This does also mitigate possible late arrival times due to wind
NOTE: Several sailings are provisional and will only be confirmed as and when there are enough bookings to justify doing so. There are many confirmed sailings Please visit our website.
The ferry is available on a charter basis throughout the year, when not sailing to Mlibizi and back and on a regular schedule as often as we can i.e. when demand is high (e.g. during peak holiday times). Prior booking is essential.
Check the Ferry Schedule for sailing dates for the current period at this link: Kariba Ferries Schedule and this link for 2025 http://www.karibaferries.com/booking/2025/