Where is Nyamatusi Mahogany and how do I get there?

The camp sits on the Zambezi within Mana Pools National Park. Guests usually fly by light aircraft to Mana Main Airstrip, then continue by game drive, around 40 minutes, to camp.

What is the accommodation like?

Four luxury tented suites, two are family, each with air conditioning, private plunge pool and river facing deck. A camp pool, lounge, dining room and fire circle set a relaxed tone.

What safari activities are offered?

Game drives, guided walking safaris with qualified guides, canoeing on the Zambezi and seasonal catch and release fishing. Boat cruises operate during the emerald season when water levels allow.

What wildlife can I see?

Elephant, buffalo and big cats along riverine forests, plentiful hippo and crocodile, with excellent birding. African wild dog is possible in the wider Zambezi valley in the right conditions.

Are there wellness or family experiences?

Families benefit from the Ngwana Club and flexible pacing. Expect private deck meals, bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and easy stargazing evenings between activities.

Nyamatusi Mahogany

Set under ancient trees on the banks of the Zambezi, Nyamatusi Mahogany is a family-focused camp within Mana Pools National Park, positioned on a private concession for added flexibility. Four luxury tented suites (two family, two luxury) feature air-conditioning, private plunge pools and river-facing decks. Camp life centers on a lounge, dining room, fire circle and pool, with views to the floodplain and escarpment. Activities span game drives, guided walks, canoeing and seasonal fishing, ideal for multi-generational safaris.

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Suite interior opening to private plunge pool and river views, Nyamatusi Mahogany, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Quick facts
Private concession
4 tented suites
Plunge pools
Canoe safaris
All ages welcome

Guided walking safari under albida trees, Nyamatusi Mahogany, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Open‑plan tented suite with private plunge pool and daybeds, Nyamatusi Mahogany, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Highlights & Activities.

Morning and afternoon game drives track elephant, buffalo and predators along riverine forests. Guided walking safaris (16+), canoeing on the Zambezi, and catch-and-release shore fishing. Sunrise, midday and sunset boat cruises operate during the emerald season. Birding excels year-round. In camp: family-friendly Ngwana Club; plunge pool, boma and open lounge; pizza oven, wine cellar and flexible in-suite dining. Relax between activities with in-room air-conditioning, minibar and charging. Evenings bring stargazing and campfire stories; photographers appreciate unhurried pacing. Private deck meals and picnic lunches can be arranged; cultural visits are possible on request.

Close‑up male lion on Mana Pools floodplain near Nyamatusi Mahogany, Zimbabwe

Region information.

Mana Pools National Park (≈2,196 km²) forms part of the UNESCO-listed Mana Pools–Sapi–Chewore site on the Zambezi floodplain. Expect elephants, buffalo, hippo, predators and rich birdlife. As a national park, activities follow rules: no off-road driving; daytime drives on set roads, with canoeing and guided walking a hallmark. Nyamatusi Mahogany sits on the river, reached by flights to Mana Main Airstrip and a ~40-minute game-drive transfer. Across the river, Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park completes an unfenced ecosystem. Dry months concentrate wildlife; emerald season brings lush, atmospheric skies and dramatic sunsets.