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MANA POOLS LODGES

Mana Pools has a full range of accommodation options

from rustic tented camps to some of the most sought after luxury lodges in Africa.

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Lodges are either based on the Zambezi River or on inland pans, both offering their own unique experience.


Below is a comprehensive list of accommodation in order of price.

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Please enquire for availability and specials.

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Tembo Plains Camp

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Nestled within a dense riverine forest on the edge of the Zambezi River, Tembo Plains is located in an exclusive concession in the Sapi Private Reserve. The lodge offers the ultimate luxury and one may enjoy a multitude of safari activities including boating. The private concession allows for private game viewing in an expansive wild and remote region. The camp also offers some of Zimbabwe's finest dining experience. 

From $1,030 to $1,655

Per person per night

★★★★★

Little Ruckomechi Luxury Safari Room

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Situated on the banks of the Zambezi with a magnificent backdrop of the mountains of the Rift Valley escarpment, Little Ruckomechi is a small and intimate camp aiming to offer a high standard of luxury and personal service. As the lodge is based in a private concession, it offers exclusive game drives, walks, canoeing and boating

From $1326 to $1500 

Per person per night

★★★★★

Nyamatusi Mahongany Luxury Safari Room

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Overlooking the Zambezi River, Nyamatusi Mahogany specialises in family safaris offering comfortable family tents and specialist safari guides for kids and teenagers. Their children programme - Ngwana Club - offers a range of child-friendly activities, from walks close to camp, traditional storytelling, cookery and crafts. Parents can enjoy a game drive while children are taken care of. 

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From $557 to $1245 

Per person per night

★★★★★

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Nestled on the Western side of Mana Pools. Mana Pools Safari Lodge offers a comfortable stay under authentic thatch styled chalets. The camp is situated overlooking the game rich floodplains and in the distance, the Zambezi River. The camp is in a good area for game drives and walk and also has a swimming pool for those hot summer days. The camp is the only permanent camp in Mana Pools and is larger as it accommodates 24 guests.

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From $720 to $1029

Per person per night

★★★★★

Starbed in Mana Pools

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Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River overlooking a large floodplain, this hidden gem offers comfort with a touch of adventure. With attentive staff and genuine simplicity, John's Camp promises great guiding, authentic experiences and captivating sightings, whether on foot or vehicle.

From $735 to $840

Per person per night

★★★★★

Tented Safari Camp for Canoe Safaris Zimbabwe

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With the Ruwesi Canoe Trail Team, you will embark on an exhilarating African adventure where you will paddle along the Zambezi River, stopping to explore the floodplains on foot or on a game drive. Each night, a fly-camp awaits you, with comfortable tents, ice-cold sundowners and a warm fire-place with dinner under the stars. No skills required, just an adventurous spirit.

From $780 to $819

Per person per night

★★★★★

Chitake Safari Tent Mana Pools

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If you are keen for lions hunting down other game then there is no better place in the world to experience this. Offering remarkable wildlife encounters near the world famous Chitake Springs, an essential water source for wildlife during the dry season, which leads to a high concentration of animals in the area.

From $780

Per person per night

★★★★★

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The newest addition to Mana Pools National Park. Molori Mashuma is situated on a private concession on a large inland pan, offering guests the ultimate privacy with all the comforts of a luxurious camp. The pan is great for general game, elephants and birding.  The rooms are large and the main area has an expansive deck where one can relax and unwind between activities. The camp is a few KM's inland from the Zambezi River and activities combine both the pans and floodplains.

From $1,506 to $1,626

Per person per night

★★★★★

Ruckomechi Safari Tents

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Situated in a private concession bordering Mana Pools, Ruckomechi is an upmarket property only a short distance away from its sister property, Little Ruckomechi. With views of the river from the entire camp and situated in arguably the best safari area in Mana Pools. Here you will be able to enjoy game drives, canoeing safaris, boating and walking safaris. There is also a sleep-out deck for those keen to spend a night under the stars.

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From $941 to $1464

Per person per night

★★★★★

Goliath Camp Mana Pools

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With 40 years of experience, Stretch, known as "Father Mana," offers a comfortable and adventurous stay with unparalleled photo opportunities. His charisma and expertise over time in approaching game on foot creates a unique and personalised wildlife experience making this camp very special. If you are looking for an comfortable and exciting safari experience, where you will have the chance to approach wildlife on foot, this is your place.

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From $792 to $1056

Per person per night

★★★★★

Kanga Bush Camp Safari Tents

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Located in a private concession, Kanga combines top quality guiding in a remote location. Hidden away in Mana Pools and situated alongside the elephant rich Kanga Pan, the area has become a haven for wildlife as it is one of the only water sources away from the Zambezi during the dry season. It's the perfect place for an "arm-chair" safari as elephants come to within metres of the main area. 

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From $555 to $870

​Per person per night

★★★★★

Ingwe Pan Safari Room

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Located in the heart of Mana Pools National Park, Ingwe overlooks a large pan with amazing sightings of plains games, elephants and the occasional lions, leopards, and wild dogs from the comfort of your room. This is what "arm chair" safari is all about. The camp is small and intimate, in a private concession offering excellent guiding on foot or 4x4. 

From $575 to $830

Per person per night

★★★★★

Little Vundu Camp with Elephant in background

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Charming, small, and simple in style, Little Vundu is located on the banks of the Zambezi River, offering a rich wildlife experience with frequent visits from elephants and stunning birdlife. Expect a true bush feel with open-bucket showers, food cooked over an open-fire and a true authentic experience with fantastic guiding.

From $660 to $819

Per person per night

★★★★★

Kavinga Safari Camp

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Lying in a private reserve overlooking the Ruckomechi riverbed and the Zambezi escarpment, Kavinga Camp is an inland camp offering a different take on Mana Pools river camps. The camp is simple in style in a rich wildlife area, and allows for flexible game viewing. One of their highlights is their large deck just a couple of meters beyond the cliff's edge. The camp has good sightings of lions and leopard due to its waterhole in a dry arid region of the park.

From $495 to $695​

Per person per night

★★★★★

Chikwenya Safari Camp

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Situated where the Sapi and Zambezi Rivers meet, Chikwenya offers an exclusive safari in a private concession. The camp is enveloped by indigenous trees and overlooking the floodplains of the Zambezi, The well designed lodge invites you to unwind and immerse yourself in Africa's magic. During ones visit you will be able to explore both the main land and the game rich Chikwenya Island.

From $1506 to $1626

Per person per night

★★★★★

Nyamatusi Rooms overlooking Mana Pools

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Nestled on the far eastern side of Mana Pools and overlooking the Zambezi River, Nyamatusi is an eco-conscious lodge providing high levels of luxury and comfort. Here, you may marvel at the river's rhythm from its refreshing pool or join one of their many activities: game drives, canoeing, and walking safaris guided by professional guides.

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From $557 to $1245

​Per person per night

★★★★★

Vundu Camp in Mana Pools National Park

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Nestled right on the banks of the Zambezi River's, Vundu is a forested paradise offering panoramic riverfront vistas, especially from its comfortable lounge area raised to the treeline. Owned by a  top Zimbabwean guiding couple, the camp offers some of the best guiding in Mana Pools. You will experience close-up wildlife encounters and captivating photography opportunities.  Flexibility is key here, depending on the days sightings, you will switch from foot to a game drive, or even a canoe trip.

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From $720 to $1029

Per person per night

★★★★★

Zambezi Expeditions Tented Safari Lodge

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A dreamy destination for nature enthusiasts, Zambezi Expeditions offers simple comfortable accommodation. Set-up at the start of each safari season, it's a mix between a mobile camp and a permanent lodge. It offers an ideal base to explore the Park along the Zambezi River, with flexible activities and top-quality guiding.

From $555 to $870

Per person per night

★★★★★

Tented Camp Overlooking Zambezi River

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Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River, Mana River Camp is a magical little haven known for its warm ambiance and exceptional hospitality. It offers simple comfort, an authentic safari experience and great guiding. With close proximity to the Zambezi River all tents offering great views. Here you will be able to enjoy safaris on foot, vehicle and canoes, all accompanied with world-class guides.

From $450 to $830 

Per person per night

★★★★★

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Simple but wild camp situated on the floodplains of Mana Pools overlooking the Zambezi River. The camp is a semi-permanent camp with only 12 guests at most. The camp is very light and sustainable. Offering a real bush experience and simple pleasures this camp is good for the adventure seeker.

From $537 to $782

Per person per night

★★★★★

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