Zambezi Expeditions
Set on the open floodplains of Mana Pools National Park along the Zambezi River, Zambezi Expeditions is a semi-mobile tented camp focused on immersive, low-footprint safaris. Six Meru-style tents face the river with ensuite bathrooms. Days revolve around canoeing, guided walks and unhurried game drives; catch-and-release fishing and seasonal birding add variety. Operating April to November, the camp delivers close-up wildlife from camp and along the river’s edge, with starlit evenings around the campfire too.
Quick facts
6 tents
Zambezi river
Canoe safaris
Walking safaris
Apr-Nov season
Highlights & Activities.
Morning and afternoon game drives trace the Zambezi floodplains for elephant, buffalo, big cats and plains game. Guided walking safaris with armed guides deepen bushcraft; canoeing excursions follow quiet channels, and catch-and-release shore fishing targets tigerfish when in season. Seasonal birding excels. Between outings, cool off in the splash pool, enjoy the fire circle and full bar, and embrace a low-footprint safari rhythm. Picnic breakfasts and lunches, alfresco dinners, sundowners and stargazing keep things unhurried. Battery charging is available in the main area; children 12+ are welcome, with walking and canoeing for ages 16+.
Region information.
Mana Pools National Park (≈2,200 km²), part of the UNESCO-listed Mana Pools–Sapi–Chewore landscape, protects Zambezi floodplains, inland pans and riverine forests with prolific elephant, buffalo, hippo, predators and rich birdlife. Canoeing the Zambezi and guided walking are hallmarks, while park rules prohibit off-road and night driving to safeguard habitats. Zambezi Expeditions sits on open floodplains near the river; season runs April–November, with access via flights to Mana Main Airstrip and a ~40-minute game-drive transfer. Dry months concentrate wildlife along water; first rains bring green foliage and atmospheric skies.
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