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Binga, Lake Kariba - The Tonga People

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5 Apr 18th, 2004 

14 Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful

Advantages:
super cheap for everything and beautiful scenery

Disadvantages:
Getting there (Lack of avaialble petrol)

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mccaramba

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Mud hut village/town on the hilside over looking the lake. This place is really remote but for those who make the effort you will find the warm and friendly Tonga people are worth visiting. They speak a different language to the rest of Zimbabweans (BaTonga) but everyone speaks english anyway. They have a fascinating, colourful culture of drumming and singing. There are beautiful local crafts for sale by the raod in surrounding area - Basketry, carved chairs and table and drums. You can rent boats to take you out on the lake to see the hippos or just to watch the sun go down. There are plenty of accomodation option from basic to luxury and all very cheap if you have foreign currency.

 

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Comments about this review »

Tickly 19.04.2004 21:48

Sounds awesome - but try to include as much information as you can. Shona

Minerve 19.04.2004 07:59

your review do not help at all

torr 18.04.2004 20:16

Hi, and welcome to Ciao. Sorry for the lowish rating, but you really need to tell us a lot more than this - how to get there, costs of doing so, health concerns, a bit about the history and special characteristics of the area, etc - to rate higher. If you want to add more information and let me know, I'd rerate. Best wishes, Duncan

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