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Mana Pools

Zimbabwe · UNESCO World Heritage Site
The destination

Walking with elephants on the Zambezi

Mana Pools is one of Africa's most beautiful wilderness areas: open floodplains and towering trees along the Zambezi River, with elephants, lion and wild dog. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa for walking safaris.

Canoeing on the Zambezi is a highlight. Most camps are open in the dry season only, and the best time is from about August to October.

  • LocationNorthern Zimbabwe, on the Zambezi River
  • Best timeAugust to October; many camps close during the rains
  • Getting thereFly to Harare or Kariba, then by light aircraft to the park
  • MalariaMalaria area; ask your doctor about precautions
Where to stay

Lodges coming soon

We're adding our favourite lodges in Mana Pools to the site. In the meantime, tell us how you like to travel and we'll recommend the best places to stay for your dates and budget.

Where to go

More in Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls

The smoke that thunders, an easy add-on to any safari

 Hwange

Zimbabwe's largest park, with big herds and classic safari

 Gonarezhou

Remote, little-visited and dramatically beautiful
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