GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Cahora Bassa
Cahora Bassa is a dam and reservoir on the Zambezi in Mozambique, downstream of Lake Kariba.
Fast Facts
- On the Zambezi, not the Limpopo.
- It lies upstream of the Zambezi delta.
- It is one of Africa’s largest hydropower schemes.
Connected lessons
- Cahora BassaMap, explanation and practice
- Southern African divides and outletsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Zambezi RiverRelated places
- Lake KaribaRelated places