Zimbabwe - Mana Pools

With this safari we stay in two prime wildlife areas within Mana Pools - both will leave you breathless with their beauty and great diversity of wildlife. We discover the wilderness on foot, by vehicle and by canoe, feel the thrill of being close to nature and wildlife while on safari! Mana Pools is one of Zimbabwe's most popular parks: remote, wild and beautiful, with spectacular views of the river and its extensive floodplain, particularly at sunset. It is home to a wide range of animals, over 350 bird species and aquatic wildlife. Flanked by the Zambezi escarpment and drained by the Zambezi River, this remote river basin is wilderness truly untamed.

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  • Day 1: Johannesburg / Harare Airport / Mana Pools National Park

    Flight from Johannesburg to Harare Airport (depart: 10h30 – arrive: 12h05). Upon arrival in Harare, you will be met by our representative who will assist you to the light aircraft for your flight to Dandawa Airstrip in Mana Pools National Park.  You will be able to head out on an afternoon activity after settling into camp.  

    Overnight at Kanga Camp. Lunch, dinner, breakfast, and a selection of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks.

  • Day 2: Mana Pools National Park

    Enjoy a full day exploring different inland riverbeds, pans, and open plains of the park with game drives or guided walks with your armed, professional guide, well off the beaten track.  This diverse area has multiple vlei lines and mixed woodland types from Mopane woodland to Jesse bush and riverine forests.  The Kanga Pan is the only permanent water source for a 15km radius and teems with wildlife, especially in the dry season, creating the perfect setting for Kanga’s famous ‘Armchair Safaris’.  

    Overnight at Kanga Camp. Lunch, dinner, breakfast, and a selection of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks.

  • Day 3: Mana Pools National Park

    We make our way to the river's edge to experience Mana Pools on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.   Mana Pools is one of the few true wildernesses in the world where you can encounter elephants, lions, and wild dogs in close proximity.  Large concentrations of buffalo and elephants are regularly found along the river's edges, while predators such as lions, wild dogs, and leopards are often sighted.

    Overnight at Nyamatusi Camp. Lunch, dinner, breakfast, and a selection of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks.

  • Day 4: Mana Pools National Park

    Mana Pools is also known for its abundance and enormous, beautiful trees providing shade and making it ideal for walking.  Canoe trips offer a unique and memorable way to experience the area’s striking scenic beauty and diverse fauna. Guided walks are also a great way to take its pristine riverside forests.  Birdlife is superb, particularly for both mopane woodland and riverine species with numerous local specials like collared palm-thrush, racket-tailed roller, purple-banded sunbird and black-throated wattle-eyes.

    Overnight at Nyamatusi Camp. Lunch, dinner, breakfast, and a selection of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks.

  • Day 5: Mana Pools / Harare Airport / Johannesburg (flight)

    Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before your transfer to Mana Main Airstrip for your flight with light aircraft to Harare Airport for your onward flight home. (Departing at 12h50, and arriving at 14h30).

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  • Return economy airfares with SAA from Johannesburg to Harare Airport
  • Airport transfers 
  • Return flight  by light aircraft from Harare to Mana Pools
  • 2 Nights at Kanga Camp (Meru Style Tent).  All-inclusive (meals, drinks & activities)
  • 2 Game viewing activities per day.
  • 2 Nights at Nyamatusi Camp (Tented Suite).  All-inclusive (meals, drinks & activities)
  • 2 Game viewing activities per day.
  • Services of your professional and knowledgeable English-speaking driver-guide
  • All national park entry fees.

  • Entry visa to Zimbabwe (SA passport - FREE visas issued at point of entry)
  • Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
  • Malaria – Zimbabwe is a malaria area.
  • Meals and drinks not specified  
  • Gratuities to the guides and lodge staff
  • All expenses of personal nature

Dates & Prices

Dates:

SMALL GROUP DEPARTURE DATES:

This 5-Day Mana Pools Safari departs on set departure dates:

14 - 18 June 2023

15 - 19 Jul 2023

26 - 30 Sep 2023

Rates:

SHARING: SINGLE:
R53.872.00 pp (SAVE R47,623.00 pp) R66,895.00 pp (SAVE R48,273.00 pp)
  • Exchange rate used (bank selling rate): R17.30 to US$1.00
  • Request a quote from our Safari Specialists for the most current rates and availability on our group departures.
  • The price quoted is valid for SADC residents/citizens only (proof of residency required).
  • Please treat all pricing as a guide only.
  • All rates are subject to increases beyond our control, including fuel price, government taxes and exchange rate fluctuations.
  • Inter-camp flights luggage restrictions:  Soft sided bags only. Maximum weight of 20kg which includes hand luggage.

Mana Pools National Park

Mana Pools is a one of a kind, a piece of paradise on earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in the northern region of Zimbabwe, on the southern banks of the Zambezi River, Mana Pools National Park will leave you breathless with its beauty. The landscapes are beautiful too, dotted with acacia trees, whose shade becomes vital to the parks’ more than 12,000-strong elephant population in the dry season, as well as a sprinkling of vibrant plant life. Far away from any human settlement, you’ll relish the feeling of remoteness. It is a remote and beautiful game reserve that is home to some of the most legendary safari guides in Africa and known for fantastic canoe trails and walking safari adventures. Situated right opposite the Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia, this part of the Zambezi River Valley is home to an impressive variety of species and birds.

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