Mana Pools Wilderness Safari

Mana Pools National Park
9 Days / 8 Nights

Discover the untamed beauty of Mana Pools National Park, one of Africa’s most magical wilderness destinations. Explore this extraordinary landscape by foot, boat, or open 4×4 safari vehicle as you encounter vast floodplains, towering forests, dazzling herds of zebra, elephants along the riverbanks, and the elusive endangered African wild dogs.

For a truly unforgettable experience, step into the wild on a guided walking safari. Walking through the bush allows you to connect with nature in a completely different way — noticing the smaller details often missed from a vehicle, from animal tracks and ancient trees to colorful birds, insects, and fascinating plant life. Feel the excitement of hearing the sounds of the wilderness around you and experiencing close encounters with Africa’s wildlife in their natural habitat.

Mana Pools offers a safari experience that is raw, authentic, and deeply immersive — a true adventure for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Accommodation Location Duration
Mana River Camp Mana Pools National Park 4 Nights
Ingwe Pan Camp Mana Pools National Park 4 Nights

Included

  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Laundry
  • Lodge activities
  • Return vehicle airstrip transfers
  • Alcoholic & nonalcoholic beverages (excluding imported and premium drinks) & taxes
  • Conservation and Community Levy (CCL) of USD 15 per person per night at all camps
  • Internal transfers stipulated

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Purchases of a personal nature
  • Premium imported drinks
  • Travel and other insurances
  • Visas and other required travel documents
  • Any excursion, activity, or service not listed as included in the program/itinerary
  • Internal transfers not stipulated

Day 1: Mana Pools National Park

Your adventure begins upon arrival at Harare Airport, followed by a spectacular light aircraft flight into the remote wilderness of Mana Pools National Park. After landing at Mana Main Airstrip, transfer to the beautiful Mana River Camp, your home for the next four nights on a fully inclusive safari experience.

Day 2-4: Mana Pools National Park

During your four-night stay at Mana River Camp, you’ll experience the very best of Mana Pools National Park through a variety of unforgettable safari activities. Explore the wilderness on exciting game drives, guided walking safaris, and peaceful canoe or boat excursions along the mighty Zambezi River. Discover incredible wildlife encounters with elephants, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs, lions, and abundant birdlife while immersing yourself in one of Africa’s last truly wild and untouched safari destinations. Between activities, relax in the camp’s authentic tented atmosphere and enjoy the unique experience of sharing the wilderness with animals that frequently wander through camp.

Day 6-8: Mana Pools National Park

Tucked away beside one of the largest pans in Mana Pools National Park, Ingwe Pan Camp offers an authentic and intimate safari experience in the heart of the African wilderness. Surrounded by towering ebony trees and located just a short distance from the Zambezi River and the scenic Chiruwe riverbed, the camp provides the perfect setting to immerse yourself in nature.

During your stay, enjoy a variety of safari activities including guided walking safaris, exciting game drives, and exceptional wildlife viewing around the pan, which attracts a wide range of animals and birdlife throughout the day. Explore the beauty of Mana Pools on foot with experienced guides while learning about the smaller details of the bush, from animal tracks and ancient trees to fascinating insects and bird species.

Between activities, relax beneath the magnificent fig and ebony trees that shade the camp’s main lounge and dining area, or take a short walk to the ancient baobab tree — the ideal spot to enjoy unforgettable sundowners as the African sun sets over the wilderness. Ingwe Pan Camp perfectly combines raw natural beauty, tranquility, and the magic of a classic African safari experience.

Day 9: End of Itinerary

After breakfast, transfer to Mana Main Airstrip for your scenic light aircraft flight back to Harare Airport, bringing your unforgettable Mana Pools safari adventure to a close.

Tour price per diver $
Tour price per non diver $
Tour price per single diver $