Mana Pools National Park

This luxury 9 day Romantic Africa tour takes you through Zambia and Zimbabwe. You can explore your African fantasies in bush camps and relax on the serene safari packages. Checkout the vistas of wild Africa, indulge in some finest cuisines and sunset cruises for a paradise-like feel.

1. Inclusions:

• 9 nights accommodation facilities.
• All transportation within the camps
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner for all days
• Light beverages tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, except premium imported spirits and champagne
• Laundry
• 2 shared activities per full day.

1. Price: $2,000 - $2200

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The 5 day safari tour takes you through the world heritage site of Mana Pools Park, through walks and drives. You will get to stay at the campsites in nature, check out the clusters of herbivores and carnivores wildlife, and have guided tours all along. This budgeted safari tour package gives you chilling experiences and thrills of tracking, trailing, camping and more.

1. Inclusions:

• Park fees for the non-residents.

• All stays and meals

• Camping equipment

• Well informed driver/guide

• All transfers from start to end.

• All Taxes/VAT

1. Price: $2,000 - $2100

The 8 day Mana Pools safari is chauffeured in 4x4 Safari which will take you to the Zim roads without complications. You can explore the wonders of Zimbabwe, the amazing herds of elephants and the other big 4 with an experienced driver. Staying in the heart of the park, you will be accompanied by trained, armed rangers to explore the wild.

1. Inclusion:

• Park fees for the non-residents.

• All stays and meals

• Camping equipment

• Well informed driver/guide

• All transfers from start to end including from and to airports.

• All Taxes/VAT

1. Price: $2,600 - $2800

Enjoy the lavishness of Africa with the 13 day luxury Zimbabwe tour package. You will explore wonderful destinations, 5-star properties, best wildlife and distinct yet diverse landscapes. Hwange National Park, Lake Kariba / Matusadona National Park, Mana Pools, and Victoria Falls are some of the major attractions of this package.

1. Inclusions:

• Park fees for the non-residents.

• All stays and meals

• Camping equipment

• Well informed driver/guide

• All transfers from start to end including from and to airports.

• All Taxes/VAT

1. Price: $14000 - $15000

With the 9-Day Zimbabwe Safari and Visit Victoria Falls tour, explore the mighty falls and wildlife like crocodiles, hippopotamus, some endangered rhinos all around. You will also visit Hwange, Lake Kariba and other amazing tourist attractions of Zimbabwe where you can enjoy some water and land based adventures.

1. Inclusions:

• Park fees for the non-residents
• All stays and meals
• Camping equipment
• Well informed driver/guide
• All transfers from and to airports, and the connecting flights
• All Taxes/VAT

1. Price: $5000 - $6000

Explore the pristine lights, wild dog packs, elephants, beautiful sceneries of the Zambezi Escarpment during this 6 day tour. It is one of the most favourite and thrilling experiences for safari aficionados with luxurious stays, new camps, leopard sightings, private vehicles and a guide.

1. Inclusions:

• Park fees for the non-residents

• All stays and meals

• Camping equipment

• Well informed driver/guide

• All transfers from start to end including the connecting flights

• All Taxes/VAT

1. Price: $5000 - $7000

Mana Pools Safari is located at the banks of river Zambezi which inhibits sharp-toothed tiger fish and more aquatic life. You can easily partake in the thrilling river activities with some amazing tiger fishing spots of the continent and finding tilapia bream, barbel, or catfish. As you canoe along the quiet waterways, you can enjoy the water birds and wildlife like elephants, hippos and crocodiles from a safe distance. For more excitement you can pick your ferry, pontoon boat or speedboat as per your choice.

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The magnificent landscape of the National Park stretches from Zimbabwe's border in the west to Mozambique in the east with vast wildlife that move freely in the park. You can partake in the Safari game drives to lookout for large herds of elephant and buffalo, zebra, kudu, eland, impala and other antelope species. Mana Pools offers guided tours to find individual animals in their particular zones.

Mana Pools, famous for some remote and beautiful walking safaris of Africa, is a must do activity. In the far stretched landscapes, the riverside banks you can explore the distinctive vegetation, the aquatic life and the close encounters of big 4 and other animals like elephant, wild dog and even lion. In the safari you will also be accompanied by a professional guide to learn a thing or two about the place and its inheritance.

To enjoy the best time in solitude you can go camping in the Mana Pools Safari National parks. The natural location, the extended wildlife adds to the worth of camping around the river Zambezi where you can also indulge in the thrilling challenges of the bush, the serene stargazing and more. Some of the camping sites are also located outside the park in the nearby locations like Nyamepi Camp, Nyamatusi Camp, Vundu camp and more.

The amazing clusters of bird species in the sparse woodland and riverine habitats makes the experience of birdwatching spectacular. Though there are no native species of Zimbabwe you can find Africa’s special species like African skimmer, Pel’s fishing owl and more. With over 450 resident and migrant birds, you can find rufous-bellied heron, long-toed lapwing, Lillian’s lovebirds, Ayres’ hawk-eagles and more.

Explore the Zambezi Valley paddling through your boats around a long stretch of 65 km on an average. The blend of peaceful tranquillity, and the rowing adventures adds worth to this leisurely adventure. During the trip you will encounter river crossing elephants, many resident and migrant bird species, 1200-or-so hippos, dangerous crocodiles and more.

This private campsite of the Mana Pools National Park is located next to Kanga Pan. One of the best luxury camping sites has 6 tents individually built on a raised wooden platform to offer serenity and elevated panoramic views of the park, the wildlife and the calm sky overhead. You can enjoy the tasty meals or try adventures like game drives and walking safaris around the area of the camp.

1. Location: Kanga Pan

2. Amenities:

• Fans

• En-suite bathroom

• Flushing toilet

• Outdoor shower

• Hot running water

• A secluded veranda

• Private seating

• Dining areas

1. Price: $550 - $850

If you want to have the best time around nature in the wildest and most remote parts of Africa away from the humdrums of a city life, this eco-friendly camp can be the best option. In this sustainable campsite you can experience comfort and relaxation, and look at the majestic views of the sweeping riverine landscape. You can also encounter wildlife around, especially during the sunrise and sunset times.

1. Location: Nyamatusi Wilderness Concession

2. Amenities:

• Air-conditioning

• Indoor and outdoor showers

• A plunge pool and a private viewing deck

• Solar powered

1. Price: $ 550 - $ 1200

This Nyamusi Mahogany campsite is built under the ancient evergreen mahogany trees on the Zambezi River shores. The stylish camp offers serenity and calmness, and is one of the most demanded family-friendly options of staying in the Mana Pools National Park.

1. Location: Nyamatusi Wilderness Concession

2. Amenities:

• A fire circle

• A plunge pool

• An elevated game-viewing deck

1. Price: $ 500 - $ 1200

This Zambezi Expedition mobile camp in the heart of the wild is located on the Zambezi river bank. You can stay in the luxury tents that are built in the winter thorn and ebony tree’s shade. In the campsite park you will listen to the chuckles of hippo at times and during the early mornings the dawn chorus of sunrise in Africa.

1. Location: Long Zambezi River

2. Amenities:

• En-suite bathrooms

• Hot bucket showers

1. Price: $550 - $850

The Chikwenya Camp, in the Mana Pools National Park is built amid the Albida dense forest and Natal mahogany trees. If you want to experience peace, the 360-degree vistas of the surrounding area of the camp is one of the best African experiences to observe wildlife, and stay away from the bustle of city life. You can take the pine walkways across wooden decks and observe the scenic sites around the park.

1. Amenities:

• Lounge

• Dining

• Bar areas

• Pool

• Deck with interiors

1. Price: $1400 - $1600

A private camp 42 km from the Zambezi river, built on the hills, Kavinga Safari Camp is situated on the southern boundary of Mana Pools National Park. You get to observe the ephemeral Ruckomechi River, along with the scenic vistas of Zambezi escarpment, surrounding bush and its waterhole.

1. Amenities:

• Free WiFi

• Restaurant

• Housekeeping services

1. Price: $200 - $700