Safari Talk Mana Pools Safari - Nov 2018

Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge caters for a maximum of 14 guests and offers small-scale luxury in a relaxing and tropical setting. We offer six newly decorated spacious bedrooms and one Garden Cottage, each with its own individual design, all en-suite and patio doors open onto the verandas. Our B&B includes an open-plan lounge area where guests can meet around one of the two fire places. Double doors open to both verandas giving access to the tropical garden.

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Double Room Self-contained Cottage Garden Rooms Studio

Newly decorated spacious rooms, each with its own individual design, all en-suite and patio doors open onto the verandas that overlook a lush garden. Facilities include full-package DSTV, hot/cold tray, fan, heater, mini safe and broadband WIFI.

Newly decorated self-contained Garden Cottage incl equiped kitchen, seperate bedroom, toilet and shower, patio doors open onto the lush garden. Facilities include full-package DSTV, hot/cold tray, fan, heater, mini safe and WIFI broadband internet.

Newly built spacious Garden Rooms, each with its own individual design, all en-suite and patio doors open onto the verandas that overlook a lush garden. Facilities include full-package DSTV, hot/cold tray, fan, heater, mini safe and broadband WIFI.

Newly decorated spacious room with sitting area, en-suite bathroom and patio doors open onto the veranda. Facilities include full-package DSTV, hot/cold tray, fan, heater, mini safe and broadband WIFI.

Natureways Safaris Camp Chitake is situated near the hidden gem of Chitake Spring in the Zambezi Valley.

The Spring is an essential water source for wildlife during the dry season leading to a high concentration of game in the area, with fantastic sightings of predators (lions, leopard, hyena and painted dogs).

Experience the excitement of Chitake by camping right on the river's edge, exploring its mini sandstone gorge and its wild woodlands. The area is also brilliant for bird watchers with a combination of dry and wet, woodland and open scrub, there are well over 300 possible bird species to be seen.

A mobile tented camp will have been set up by the camp staff - walk-in mosquito-proofed tents with en-suite chemical toilet, external long-drop toilets, hot showers and a dining area next to the fire where iced drinks and sumptuous bush-prepared meals will be served.

This is not a “lodge”. This is not a game drive. Chitake is for people who understand the Africa apart from the one found in a standard travel brochure. It is for the “Africaphile” who likes their wildlife wild!

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Camp Chitake Tents

The Great Baobabs Credit: Scottyphotography Walking around Chitake Spring is not only great for wildlife but the scenery as well!

Chitake Lioness Credit: Sean Hind

Impala in the Spring

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Lion Walking through the Spring Credit: Sean Hind

Mobile Tented Camp

Walk-in twin bedded tents with ensuite toilets for night use. Natureways camps do not have permanent ablution facilities, but have hot open-air showers and luxury long drop toilets.

Odyssey Tented Camp

Natureways Safaris offers Odyssey Tented Camps, which reflect the the rustic luxury of the surrounding African bush. Walk-in tents with twin camp beds and fresh linens allow for comfortable nights sleep, and en suit chemical toilet for night use.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle Available

Room Facilities

En-Suite, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Shared Ablutions, Shower

Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary)

Camp Zambezi is a static mobile camp set up on the bank of the mighty Zambezi River. Guests can experience the full range of safari activities including game drives, canoeing and walking. With no set itinerary each trip can be customised to the expectations of each individual group. The camp is perfect for those wishing to relax before starting of finishing another Natureways Safari.

Games drives are in open 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers. These drives may take you away from the river, to investigate the different inland habitats and the diverse occupants that make up the ecology of the area. Walking to explore and learn about the area, with your Professional Guide it is the best way to experience the incredible diversity of animals, insects and flora at Mana Pools. The guide carries a weapon at all times. Mana Pools can provide some amazing experiences, if guests are looking for close encounters with game. Mana is famous for its bull elephants, and if you are lucky enough to encounter one of these gentle giants on foot, it is an experience never to forget!

Canoeing is a wonderful way to take in the tranquillity of the bush, gliding past herds of animals often unaware or uncaring of your presence.

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Activity - Canoeing Credit: A. Smith Canoeing is one of the available activities while in on one of our Camp Zambezi Safaris.

Activity - Walking Credit: A. Smith On the Camp Zambezi you can do some walking with your professional guide.

Tent Interior Credit: Scottyphotogrphy 2 Camp beds with fresh linen are all part of the experience.

Tent in the Evening Credit: Scottyphotograph Walk in tents with an en suit toilet for night use.

Visitors for Lunch Credit: S. Millar Elephants coming through camp down to the Zambezi for an afternoon drink

Canoe the Zambezi Credit: A. Smith Pull over on a sandbank and have a wallow in the water and a bit of a rest.

Tented Camp

Walk-in twin bedded tents with ensuite toilets for night use. Natureways camps do not have permanent ablution facilities, but have hot open-air showers and long drop toilets.

Odyssey Tented Camp

Natureways Safaris offers Odyssey Tented Camps, which reflect the the rustic luxury of the surrounding African bush. Walk-in tents with twin camp beds and fresh linens allow for comfortable nights sleep, and en suit chemical toilet for night use.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly

Room Facilities

En-Suite, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower

Services

Airport Shuttle, Laundry Service

Kanga Camp is situated in a private concession within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mana Pools National Park. Infamous for their walking safaris, guests can experience Mana Pools rich vegetation and predator sightings which includes lion and the rare and endangered wild dog. The camp itself overlooks Kanga Pan which is an essential water supply for a multitude of different wildlife and bird species during the dry season. This means that the surrounding wildlife frequently visits the pans for a leisurely drink.

Six traditional luxury canvas tents are placed on a raised wooden deck each with their own exclusive views overlooking the pan. The luxury tents are elegantly designed with subtle wooden furnishings, and floor-to-ceiling mesh netting and come with all the essential amenities.

During the rainy season, the pan overflows with water and for this reason, Kanga Camp is only open from April to December. This time period offers an ultimate safari experience. And, because the camp is situated in a private concession there are no other safari vehicles. Activities and experiences include walking safaris, morning and afternoon game drives, the famous armchair safaris in the dry season, and a photographic hide for both amateur and professional photographers to enjoy

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Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Main Area at Night

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Main Deck Romantic Dinner for Two

Kanga Camp Credit: Alistair Daynes Elephant by main area

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Main Area during sundowners

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Hide

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Main Area: Armchair Safari

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Main area

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Main Deck

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps View of Main Area

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Reggie - guide

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Main deck

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps

Kanga Camp Credit: Alistair Daynes Safari game drive

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Game Drive Snack Stop in Mana Pools National Park

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Game Drive in Mana Pools

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Mana Pools National Park

Kanga Camp Credit: Alistair Daynes Safari Sundowners stop in Mana Pools

Kanga Camp Credit: Alistair Daynes Sundowners

Kanga Camp Credit: Alistair Daynes Sundowners

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Kanga sunset

Kanga Camp Credit: Alistair Daynes The Team

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Cocktail

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Tracking on a Walking Safari

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Photographic Safaris

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Photographic Safaris

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Elephant

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Main Area

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Game Drive in Mana Pools with Bush Plane

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Game Drive in Mana Pools with Lions

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Game Drive in Mana Pools with Lions

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Walking safari in Mana Pools

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Walking safari in Mana Pools

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Discovering on a Walking Safari

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Honeymoon Tent

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Honeymoon Tent

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Honeymoon Tent

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Honeymoon Tent Bathroom

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Bath with a view

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Main area

Kanga Camp Standard Tent Credit: African Bush Camps Double Bed

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps

Kanga Camp Credit: African Bush Camps Twin Bedded Room

Kanga Camp Standard Tent Credit: African Bush Camps Twin Room

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Kanga Camp Credit: Megan Taylor Pool area

Kanga Camp

Luxury Tented Suite Luxury Tented Honeymoon Suite or Luxury Family Suite

Solar-powered Kanga Camp comprises of six luxury tents all raised on individual wooden platforms for an elevated view over the Kanga Pan. Each Luxury Meru-styled tent is simple yet elegant, boasting floor-to-ceiling mesh windows to let in ample natural light and a light breeze. All tents are replete with fans, en-suite bathroom, flushing toilet, outdoor shower, hot running water and a secluded veranda

Each Luxury Meru-styled tent is simple yet elegant, boasting floor-to-ceiling mesh windows to let in ample natural light and a light breeze. All tents are replete with fans, en-suite bathroom, flushing toilet, outdoor shower, hot running water and a secluded veranda.

Kanga has 2 luxury tents that are used as either a family (quad), or Honeymoon tent. They boast a wraparound terrace facing the pan with private seating and dining areas. These tents features a roll-top bath on the adjoining secluded deck, ideal for a romantic starlit bath.

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pool

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Shower, Tea / Coffee

Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary)

Game Drives Walking Safaris Armchair Safari Bird Watching The Hide

Game drives at Kanga Camp are always full of surprises. Safaris in this game-rich region of Zimbabwe means there are common sightings such as leopard and wild dog. During the dry season, game drives are often not needed as the game comes straight to the pan in front of Kanga where fresh water is pumped throughout the day. Being the only pan within a 10km radius, this brings the true meaning to an Armchair Safari.

Walking at Kanga Camp is absolutely superb With the guidance of one of our professioanl guides in camp, walking in Mana Pools is one of the closest things we can get to being in the complete wilderness. Get to know the flora of the region or track lions on foot. A walk in Mana Pools is something truly special.

Relax on the upper deck lounge under the shade of a mahogany or sit on the deck below near the splash pool and soak in the uninterrupted views of Kanga Pan’s hyperactive watering hole as the animals come to you – the perfect “armchair safari”. The Armchair Safari is best experienced during the dry season when the water levels are low.

Delight in the call of the African skimmer, photograph the Southern carmine bee-eater and the Narina trogon. Or simply sit back and enjoy their beautiful songs.

This one-of-a-kind feature within our host of camps attracts an array of wildlife such as elephant, leopard, wild dogs, antelope and bird species. A highlight for photographers, Kanga’s unique hide offers a beautiful way to experience nature from a safe, immersive vantage. Capturing a copper sunset bathed in the soft, amber light of ‘magic hour’ is an experience not to be missed.