Explore one of Africa’s last untouched wildernesses on this 5 Days Mana Pools National Park Safari in Zimbabwe. Known for its remote beauty, riverside scenery, and incredible wildlife sightings, Mana Pools National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers a unique blend of land and water-based safari activities. This safari is ideal for wildlife lovers, photographers, and those seeking an off-the-beaten-path safari experience in Zimbabwe.
This 5-day Zimbabwe safari allows you to dive deep into the wilds of Mana Pools National Park, famous for its close encounters with elephants, lions, wild dogs, and hippos along the Zambezi River. Unlike more commercial safari parks, Mana Pools is all about raw wilderness, walking safaris, canoeing adventures, and exclusivity.
You’ll spend your nights in a comfortable bush camp or riverside lodge and your days on professionally guided game drives, canoe safaris, and walking safaris that bring you up close to Africa’s untamed beauty.
Mana Pools is a world heritage site. The safari will focus on walks and drives in one of Africa’s greatest parks. We will stay in our exclusive camp site from where we will make our exploring forays into the park. Your knowledgeable guide will ensure your safety and help you understand the workings of nature in this wildlife packed area. Having a laugh around the camp fire at night is just as important as getting up early in the morning to go tracking what ever cruised past your tent at night.
We road transfer from Harare to Mana, this takes about 7 hours. As soon as you arrive in Mana pools we will enjoy all the great surroundings of the park, we will drive to our exclusive tented camp and use that as our base for all the exploring we will be doing. We will be conducting walks straight out of the camp as well as drives to travel further a field. The Mana plains are great for game viewing.
Main Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
More exploring in Mana. We will be conducting walks straight out of the camp as well as drives to travel further a field. The Mana plains are great for game viewing. After our morning activity we head back to camp for lunch and a rest. We head again in the afternoon for more exploring.
Main Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
More exploring in Mana. We will be conducting walks straight out of the camp as well as drives to travel further a field. The Mana plains are great for game viewing. After our morning activity we head back to camp for lunch and a rest. We head again in the afternoon for more exploring.
Main Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
More exploring in Mana. We will be conducting walks straight out of the camp as well as drives to travel further a field. The Mana plains are great for game viewing. After our morning activity we head back to camp for lunch and a rest. We head again in the afternoon for more exploring.
Main Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
On this last morning we may have a long drive back to Harare. So after breakfast we load up and head out.
Main Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Important to Know
– Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
– Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
– This tour accepts children of all ages.
Rates Per Person
– $1,400 per person when 1 person travels alone
– $1,400 per person when 2 persons travel together
Explore Mana Pools National Park, one of Africa’s most pristine reserves
Combine walking safaris, game drives, and canoe adventures
Excellent chances of seeing elephants, lions, hippos, wild dogs, and more
Stay in authentic bush lodges or tented camps
Experience an unspoiled safari without crowds
Ideal for those seeking an intimate wildlife encounter in Zimbabwe
What wildlife will I see in Mana Pools?
Common sightings include elephants, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs, lions, zebras, impala, and a variety of bird species. The park is especially known for its walking safaris with elephants and predators.
Is Mana Pools suitable for first-time safari travelers?
Yes, especially for adventurous travelers. It offers a more raw and immersive safari compared to commercial parks.
Can I fly into Mana Pools instead of driving?
Yes. Charter flights from Harare or Victoria Falls to Mana Pools Airstrip are available and can be arranged at an additional cost.
What’s the best time to visit Mana Pools?
The best time is during the dry season, from May to October, when animals gather near water sources and visibility is best.
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