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Authentic Mana Pools

Experience an off-the-beaten-track safari in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe.

6 Nights

 

 

Safari Overview

Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its remarkable walking safaris and incredible landscapes. ‘Mana Pools’, meaning ‘four pools’, derives its name from the four permanent watering holes that attract wildlife year-round. With diverse habitats ranging from lush acacia, fig, and mahogany forests to expansive floodplains, Mana Pools offers a remarkable safari experience in northern Zimbabwe. Your adventure includes three nights at Zambezi Expeditions and three nights at Kanga Expeditions.

Your journey begins at Zambezi Expeditions, overlooking the mighty Zambezi River. Bespoke safari activities, including game drives, canoe safaris, and catch-and-release fishing trips, offer an incredible way to connect with the African wild. Accompanied by our expert local guides, you’ll explore Mana Pools National Park on foot, encountering majestic wildlife up close. Here, feel in touch with the land and be touched by the wonders of nature.

Next, venture to Kanga Expeditions, the home of the Armchair Safari. This Experience overlooks Kanga Pan, the only water source within 12 miles that draws wildlife directly to you. From the elevated main area deck, you’ll enjoy a front-row seat to nature’s wonders. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the dedicated hide beneath the deck, which puts you at eye level with the animals, offering the perfect vantage point to capture candid interactions.

3 Nights at Zambezi Expeditions | 3 Nights at Kanga Expeditions

This six-night safari through Mana Pools National Park promises unforgettable encounters with wildlife and the chance to experience Africa in an authentic and immersive way.

6 Nights

From USD 4 293 per person sharing

Destinations Visited
  • Zimbabwe

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*Final pricing subject to change according to current exchange rates.

Itinerary Highlights

  • Walking Safari

     

  • Canoeing

     

  • Game Drive

     

  • Bird Watching

     

Itinerary breakdown

Zambezi Expeditions

Zimbabwe

✈️: Scheduled fixed-wing flight from Harare International Airport to Mana Main Airstrip.

🚐: Game drive transfer from Mana Main Airstrip to Zambezi Expeditions.

The mighty Zambezi River boasts some of Africa’s most amazing adventure canoeing safaris and sport fishing, creating the perfect combination of beauty, adventure and fun. Zambezi Expeditions is an authentic safari camp comprising of six Meru style tents nestled along the banks of the river. The camp is unfenced, and it is not uncommon to have wildlife wandering through camp. Canoeing and walking safaris are a key focus here, along with game drives led by our incredible team of professional guides.

 

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Kanga Expeditions

Zimbabwe

🚐: Game drive transfer from Zambezi Expeditions to Kanga Expeditions.

Famous for walking safaris, guests can experience Mana Pools rich vegetation and predator sightings which includes lion and the rare and endangered wild dog. The camp itself overlooks Kanga Pan which is an essential water supply for a multitude of different wildlife and bird species during the dry season. This means that the surrounding wildlife frequently visit the pans for a leisurely drink. Six traditional canvas tents are placed on a raised wooden deck each with their own exclusive views overlooking the pan. The tents are elegantly designed with subtle wooden furnishings, floor-to-ceiling mesh netting and come with all the essential amenities.

🚐: Game drive transfer from Kanga Expeditions to Dandawa Airstrip.

✈️: Scheduled fixed-wing flight from Dandawa Airstrip Harare International Airport.

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DATE AND SEASON PRICE*
Mid Season - Apr 01 - May 31, '25 & Nov 01 - Nov 30, '25 USD 4 293
High Season - Jun 01 - Oct 31, '25 USD 5 661

*Our rates are per person sharing.

*Rates are subject to change without notice.

Included & Excluded

Included in Rates:

  • Accommodation
  • All meals and beverages
  • Conservation and community levy
  • Scheduled inter-camp air transfers (helicopter or fixed-wing)
  • Airport departure taxes
  • Return road transfers from airstrips
  • Laundry service
  • Twice daily shared safari activities

Excluded from Rates:

  • International flights
  • Transfers not stipulated
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities
  • Single supplements

Wildlife

At our camps in Mana Pools National Park you’ll find some of wild life celebrities. Including Boswell, who has learned to heave himself onto his hind legs to reach the Ana tree leaves and Mitch, the resident hippo that hangs around Zambezi Expeditions. Among other wildlife such as wild dog, hyena and lion.

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