MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK
Mana Pools is Zimbabwe’s wild Zambezi heart: albida forests, open floodplains, and the river’s broad channels create a dreamy stage for elephants, wild dogs, and prolific birdlife. Days flow between canoeing, game drives, and walks; evenings glow with river sunsets and stars. It’s a UNESCO wilderness of rare, raw beauty.
QUICK FACTS
UNESCO World Site
Canoe the Zambezi
Walking safaris
Tigerfish fishing
Albida forests
Riverside days, timeless walks
Drift past hippos on a guided canoe, then track elephants on foot across dappled floodplains. Ease into sunset along the river, or linger at a hide as kudu step to drink. Stay beside the water at Nyamatusi or Ruckomechi, or retreat inland to Kanga’s wildlife-rich pan, unforgettable in this wild Eden.
Experiences & Highlights
Signature Mana experiences span guided walking, canoe trails, catch-and-release tigerfishing, photography from hides, and magical sleep-outs under the stars. Riverfront stays like Nyamatusi set the tone for water-based days; Ruckomechi adds a dreamy treehouse sleep-out; and Nyamatusi Mahogany brings thoughtful family comforts, perfect for relaxed, wildlife-filled evenings.
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Journey Inspiration.
*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and flight transfer price changes. Includes intercamp helicopter/flight transfers
Experience the wild elegance of Africa across three iconic destinations: the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, and Zambia’s Lower Zambezi. Stay in handpicked luxury lodges offering complete seclusion, riverfront views, and expert-guided adventures. This seamless journey combines water, wildlife, and wonder, perfect for a couple, family, or travelers seeking refined adventure in the heart of Southern Africa.
Highlights/Activities
Private luxury suites, mokoro canoe safaris, game drives with expert guides, bushwalks, river cruises, Big Five sightings, Victoria Falls exploration, Zambezi River activities, sunset boat safaris, Victoria Falls helicopter flight, fine bush dining, intimate lodge settings, spa treatments, stargazing, air transfers between lodges, photographic opportunities, secluded nature escapes, immersive safari experience, wildlife-rich regions.
Countries Covered: Zambia, Botswana
*Indicative of per person sharing as a family/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and flight transfer price changes. Includes intercamp fixed wing flight transfers
From Hwange’s elephant-filled plains to the wild beauty of Mana Pools, this luxury family safari through Zimbabwe is curated for comfort, connection, and discovery. Stay in intimate family tented camps with private plunge pools, enjoy unforgettable wildlife experiences, and delight younger explorers with personalized kids’ activities, all while immersed in the raw, untamed elegance of Africa’s finest wilderness.
Highlights/Activities
Luxury family tented suites, private plunge pools, engaging family game drives, nature walks, walking safaris, birding safaris, fishing excursions, canoeing safaris, cultural village visit, kids cooking activities with camp chef, traditional storytelling, arts and crafts, Junior Guide certification, swimming pools, Elephant Pool experience, communal firepits, off-grid solar-powered camps, Zambezi River setting, UNESCO World Heritage wilderness, high concentration of wildlife.
Countries Covered: Zimbabwe
*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers
Journey deep into Africa’s wildest corners on this exclusive 9-night safari through Zambia and Zimbabwe. From the predator-rich Busanga Plains to Hwange’s vast elephant herds and the riverside beauty of Mana Pools, experience remote landscapes, exceptional wildlife, and intimate luxury camps in complete seclusion.
Highlights/Activities
Busanga Plains game drives, lion and cheetah tracking, Hwange elephant herds, walking safaris, night drives, birdwatching, Mana Pools canoeing, Zambezi River sunsets, alfresco dining under the stars, seasonal hot air ballooning, catch-and-release fishing, expert-guided wildlife encounters, intimate tented accommodations
