Chete is the largest island in the lake, and after a quick glance at the map you’ll realise that it’s much nearer to the Zimbabwean mainland (150m) than it is to Zambia (15km). This is because the border is defined as the deepest part of the Zambezi’s old river course, not a line through the middle of the lake. In fact, the island lies just offshore from Zimbabwe’s Chete Safari Area – so it’s no surprise to learn that it’s become recognised under Zambia’s national parks system as a private wildlife reserve and bird sanctuary. The island is owned by Westlake Safaris, who also own the neighbouring Zebra Island.