Lake Cahora Bassa

Situated in the Mozambican province of Tete, Lake Cahora Bassa lies on the famed Zambezi River. Africa’s fourth-largest artificial lake is surrounded by high mountains that shelter it from the wind and create a breathtaking backdrop. This remote lake is an angler’s Eden, teeming with a multitude of fish species, and is considered Mozambique’s best destination for tiger fishing. Measuring 240 kilometres in length and 31 kilometres in width at its widest point, the lake stores over double the volume of South Africa’s water reserves. It is home to a large population of hippopotami and an array of diverse birdlife.Dense vegetation and lush flora line the shores, where towering baobab trees add a distinctive, almost otherworldly character. Visitors can look forward to taking in the scenery on boat cruises through the lake’s magnificent gorges.