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Kariba Ferries

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Kariba Ferries
IndustryShipping
HeadquartersKariba, Zimbabwe
Area served
Mlibizi, Kariba
ServicesPassenger and freight transportation
Websitewww.karibaferries.com
Kariba Ferry route
Kariba Ferry MV Sealion

Kariba Ferries is a Zimbabwean ferry operator which operates on Lake Kariba between the fishing camp of Mlibizi (with access to Victoria Falls) in the south and Kariba town in the north. It offers an alternative to an overland journey of 1,250 kilometres (780 miles) taking 8 hours. The relaxing voyage by boat takes approximately 22 hours.[1]

Catering

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Catering is provided on board: three meals are served through the course of the voyage along with morning and afternoon tea with access to a cash bar on board.[2]

Fleet

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Ship Callsign Built Entered service Route Voyage time
MV Sealion[3] KF003 1974 1974 Kariba TownMlibizi Fishing Camp 22 Hours

References

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  1. ^ "Kariba Car Ferry Service", Afrizim Travel Guide.
  2. ^ Kariba Ferry website.
  3. ^ "MV Sealion", Kariba Ferries website.
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