Mana Pools National Park
Why we like it
High game densities; Zambezi floodplain; Walking and canoe safaris; One of the most beautiful safari areas on the planet
Facts & Figures
| Park / Reserve Size: | 2,196 square kilometres |
| Reserve Type: | National Park |
| Big 5: | No |
| Specialist Specie: | Elephant |
| Malaria Area: | Yes |
| Nearest Town: | Kafue |
Accommodation in Mana Pools National Park
Chitake Tented Camp
Chitake Tented Camp is located in Zimbabwe, in the wild Chitake region on the edge of Mana Pools National Park. This remarkable camp offers a truly authentic wilderness experience, with thrilling up-close wildlife encounters- it is not for the faint-hearted! The region teems with wildlife species, from playful baboons to majestic elephants, and even the notoriously elusive leopard. The lions…
Kanga Camp, Mana Pools
Kanga Camp is found in a remote region of the Mana Pools World Heritage Site in the Zambezi River Valley in Zimbabwe. The ultra-luxurious safari tents, each with en-suite bathroom facilities, allow for all the night sounds to be experienced. They also have amazing outdoor showers that overlook the waterhole. There is a family tent that has a private dining…
Little Vundu Camp
Little Vundu Camp is an intimate tented safari camp found in the wilderness of Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park. The camp is set on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, and provides a traditional and authentic tented camp experience. It features spacious canvas tented suites, each featuring twin beds with mosquito nets, outside seating areas, and fans. The en-suite…
Tours and Activities in Mana Pools National Park
Ruwesi Canoe Trail
Experience an African safari from a completely new perspective. The Ruwesi Canoe Trail takes place on the mighty Zambezi River in Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park. The park is vast and beautiful, and is home to a wonderful variety of wildlife species. Experience the thrill of navigating your way past hippos and crocodiles, floating past herds of elephants, and looking…
Lookout for
Elephant
Hippo
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Spotted Hyena
African Wild Dog
Buffalo
Zebra
Impala
Waterbuck
Warthog
Baboon
Crocodile
Key Species
MAMMALS
Elephant
Hippo
Lion
BRIDS
Pel's Fishing Owl
Southern Carmine bee-eater
African Skimmer
African Fish Eagle
REPTILES
Nile Crocodile
Water Monitor
Leopard Tortoise
TREES
Albida
Mopane
Sausage Tree
HABITAT TYPES
Riverine
Open Woodland
Floodplain
Thornveld Thickets
Wildlife Ratings
| Big 5: | 7 |
| Mammals: | 7 |
| Birds: | 6 |
| Reptiles: | 6 |
| Trees: | 6 |
