Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Lake Kariba, formed by the Kariba Dam on the Zambezi River (1959), is the planet’s largest artificial lake by volume and surface area: 5,600 km² (2,162 sq mi). It straddles the Zambia‑Zimbabwe border.
The lake generates hydroelectric power for both nations, supports a thriving fishery (kapenta, tigerfish), and attracts tourists for houseboat safaris and wildlife viewing along its shores.