Lake Kariba
The lake stretches across much of the map, its long shoreline indented with bays and inlets, creating an intricate edge between land and water.
Minimalist map poster · Zimbabwe
Kariba Map Poster & Print
16.5167° S / 28.8000° E
A hillside town above a vast man-made lake, its winding roads spread across ridges overlooking the Zambezi dam
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Kariba in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Kariba, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Kariba at home
The map
About this Kariba map poster
Kariba lies on the Zimbabwean shore of Lake Kariba, beside the dam that holds back the Zambezi River. The dam was built in the 1950s and created one of the largest man-made lakes in the world by volume. The town grew up on the hills above the gorge, first to house construction workers and later as a lakeside centre.
From above, Kariba is spread across several ridges, with roads winding between them rather than forming a single grid. The lake fills much of the map, its shoreline broken into bays, inlets and islands. The filling of the lake led to Operation Noah, a well-known effort to rescue wildlife stranded by the rising water.
A Kariba map poster frames the town between hills and water. The irregular shoreline, the curving roads on the ridges and the dam wall in the gorge create a composition with drama and space. It is a strong map for anyone who has spent time on the lake.
- Population
- 28,000
- Coordinates
- 16.5167° S / 28.8000° E
- Elevation
- 679 m
- Time zone
- Harare
- Region
- Kariba, Zimbabwe
Kariba Dam
The dam wall spans the narrow Zambezi gorge, a short but significant line on the map that explains the entire landscape around it.
Ridge-top roads
Roads curve along the hills above the lake, linking parts of town spread over separate ridges and giving the map a loose, flowing pattern.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kariba
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Kariba
A map that means something
Kariba holds memories of houseboats, fishing trips and sunsets over the water for many people. A map of the town is a way to keep that landscape in view long after leaving the lake.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can be personalised, perhaps with the name of a boat or the date of a trip, and the map comes in five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Kariba posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Kariba map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kariba poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Kariba poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Kariba poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Kariba poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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