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Mana Pools National Park

A rugged 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. A paradise for walking and canoeing safaris, Mana Pools is a wildlife-rich, biodiverse wonderland that will delight at every turn.

You can expect to spot hippopotamus, crocodile, elephants and a wonderful array of aquatic birds within this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and there’s a good chance of seeing lioness’ hunting around waterholes, where prey are seemingly easy pickings.

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 here. Surrounded only by extreme wilderness, and if you visit in winter, you’ll find yourself exploring amongst the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa. An experience for which words can do no justice.

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Here are some unique experiences exclusive to this incredible national park

  • Wild Dogs at Mana Pools

    Mana Pools National Park, on the Lower Zambezi is the ideal place to sight packs of African wild dogs particularly during the dry season (May and November), when water levels fall.
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  • Unique Elephants

    Ever witnessed an elephant standing on their hind legs to reach for a snack? At Mana Pools you’re most likely to see this incredible sighting. Especially from Boswell, the popular ellie.
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  • Kanga Pan Wildlife

    Located on the majestic Lower Zambezi River, the Kanga Pan provides a regular watering point for a wide range of wildlife and birds, including elephants and wild dogs, fish eagles and storks.
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  • Walking Safaris

    70% of Mana Pools National Park is traversable by foot making it an explorers paradise. Untouched by the bustling city life, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the remoteness.
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  • Photography Safari

    Mana Pools is every photographer’s dream destination. All you need to do is pack your camera and watch nature unfold right before your eyes in this pristine wilderness.
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Wildlife

Elephant, eland, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, baboons, monkeys, zebra, warthog and hippo are some of the larger herbivores to be seen regularly on the river terraces as they come out to eat the fallen albida fruit. Lions, leopards, spotted hyena, wild dogs and cheetah are present in the area. Birding is also phenomenal in this region.

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