Mana River Camp: Our full report
Due to open in May 2022, Mana River Camp occupies the site formerly known as Mwinilunga Camp.
Situated on the banks of the Zambezi River this is a prime location in a superb park and we cannot wait to visit.Although we have not yet visited this seasonal camp we are very familiar with the location and its sister camps across Botswana and Zimbabwe. Operated by Machaba Safaris we have always enjoyed our time at their camps and are confident that this new property will offer a similar high-quality safari experience. The 6 tents come with en-suite bathrooms complete with flush toilets and bucket showers.
We would expect Mana River Camp to combine particularly well with Machaba Safaris other Zimbabwe Locations Ingwe Pan, Deka Camp, Deteema Springs Camp and/or Verney's Camp.
Our view
We've always enjoyed our experiences at Machaba Safaris properties, and we are expecting the same great service and some superb wildlife sightings things from this camp.
Zimbabwe expert
Geographics
- Location
- Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
- Ideal length of stay
- We recommend three nights or more here
- Accessible by
- Fly-and-Transfer
Food & drink
- Usual board basis
- Full Board & Activities
- Dining style
- Mixture of group dining and individual tables
- Dining locations
- Outdoor Dining
Children
- Attitude towards children
- All ages are welcome at Mana River Camp.
- Property’s age restrictions
- Families with children under the age of six can only stay here if the camp is booked exclusively.
- Special activities & services
- Children under 16 are not allowed to walk in Zimbabwe's national parks.
Communications
- Power supply notes
- While there are no charging points in the tents there is a "media" tent with a charging points available during daylight hours.
- Water supply
- Other
- Water supply notes
- Water is pumped from the river, filtered, and treated for use.
Health & safety
- Malarial protection recommended
- Yes
- Medical care
- The nearest doctor is in Kariba, a few hours’ drive away. The nearest airstrip is 40 minutes’ drive from Mana River Camp, which makes an emergency evacuation much quicker.
- Dangerous animals
- High Risk
- Fire safety
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Canoeing
Guided walking safari
Extras
- Disabled access
- On Request
Other lodges in Mana Pools National Park
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Vundu Camp
Overlooking the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park, Vundu Camp is a small, comfortable bushcamp offering top-notch guiding.
Ruckomechi Camp
In a very scenic spot beside the Zambezi, Ruckomechi is a smart camp offering excellent walking, river safaris, night and day 4WD game drives.
Kanga Bush Camp
Unspoiled and peaceful, Kanga Bush Camp is located in a remote and exclusive part of Mana Pools National Park, overlooking the Kanga Pan.
Stretch Ferreira Safaris
Stretch Ferreira Safaris Camp is a small, owner-run camp on the banks of the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park, with the emphasis on great guiding.
Zambezi Expeditions
Zambezi Expeditions is a simple, semi-permanent camp along the Zambezi River that offers excellent guiding and standards of service.
Nyamatusi Camp
Overlooking the Zambezi River, the luxury Nyamatusi Camp occupies a pristine wilderness environment.
Little Vundu
Closely associated with Vundu Camp, Little Vundu has the same great location and quality of guides, and is occasionally used for private group bookings.
Mana Canoe Trail
The Canoe Trail is a multi-day trip, along the Zambezi with some of the best guides in Africa. Each night you'll camp on the banks of the river.
Kavinga Safari Camp
Kavinga is a comfortable tented camp tucked away in a less-visited area of Mana Pools National Park with surprisingly good wildlife and an excellent hide.
Chikwenya Camp
One of the original properties in Mana Pools area we are excited to be featuring Chikwenya Camp again.
John's Camp
John's Camp is a semi-mobile tented camp offering walking safaris, game drives, and fishing in Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park.
Nyamatusi Mahogany
Nyamatusi Mahogany is a family-friendly, yet remote and luxurious safari camp in Mana Pools National Park.
Little Ruckomechi
In a shady spot beside the Zambezi, Little Ruckomechi is a small but luxurious camp offering a reange of activities including walking and canoe trips.
Ingwe Pan Camp
Ingwe Pan Camp is due to open in May and will be located in a remote area in the north of the Mana Pools National Park
Tembo Plains Camp
Building commenced on Tembo Plains Camp in February 2021. Details are sparce at this stage but we'll update this page once we know more.
