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Mana River Camp

Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe - Part of the Machaba Safaris collection

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Mana River Camp

Part of the Machaba Safaris collection

PROPERTY FACILITIES

Wi-Fi

Eco-Friendly

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Laundry Service

Private Vehicle (At additional cost)

Airstrip Transfer

COMFORT LEVEL/PRICE RANGE

Mid-range

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Is the Mana River Camp for Me?

Mana River camp is located along the Zambezi River within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A quaint and comfortable safari camp with friendly staff providing a homely and authentic safari experience.

Mana River Camp is positioned not far from a much visited water pan, particularly enjoyed by elephants for mud bathing.

Shade in the camp is provided by riverine forest predominately Trichilia Emetica and the fabled Faidherbia Albida (apple ring or Anna Tree)

The entire camp is taken down at the end of each season, keeping the feeling of the real bush, camping experience.

From bird watching to taking an untamed walking safari under the care of a highly trained guide, there is always something to see and do.

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Activities offered by Mana River Camp

Activities on site

Game Drives

Walking Safaris

Bird Watching

Activities off site

Canoeing

More about Mana River Camp

Walking Safaris

Morning and/or late afternoon game walks. Mana River Camp offers the perfect environment in which to immerse yourself in nature by enjoying walking safaris. Walking safaris are particularly special in the Mana Pools National Park as the Zimbabweab guides are exceptionally experienced and highly regarded due to Zimbabwe’s stingent examination procedures. On your walk, your safari guide will draw your attention to the details that form part of a bigger story, such as beetles, animal droppings, scents, sounds and spoor.

Open vehicle game drives

Game drives take place in the mornings and late afternoons along the floodplains and game rich river banks where there is a high concentration of wildlife. You will explore the floodplains surrounding the camp where the Albida trees attract various wildlife due to the source of excellent protein they provide. These trees are the reason the elephants have adapted to standing on their hind legs to stretch up and reach the delicacies of these Albida trees, especially in the dry season.

Birdwatching

The Zambezi River and the floodplains are the main attractions for birds and birders but the diversity of habitats offers many more bird viewing opportunities. With over 380 species of birds recorded Mana Pools is an excellent birding destination. Although birding is good year-round it is at its best when the migratory birds are present from November to April.

Photography

Mana Pools is often referred to as a photographers dream. No matter what time you travel the unspoiled landscapes and wildlife offer spectacular photo opportunities. To add to the natural beauty at certain times of the year the light in the Zambezi valley is unique. At different times of the day you can take advantage of the dramatic lighting. These light tones go from golden glows of warm reds, yellows and oranges and then at other times the softer, cooler blue lights add to the depth of your images.

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