Kavinga Safari Camp | Mana Pools National Park

Kavinga Safari Camp is located in a private concession within the southern boundary of Mana Pools National Park. The camp overlooks the dry Ruckomechi riverbed and is set against the extraordinary backdrop of the Zambezi Escarpment.

We offer 7 comfortable raised tents built on the edge of a cliff, with a view of the rising sun above the magnificent Zambezi Valley floor.

The herds of buffalo that drink at the neighbouring Chitake spring are frequent visitors to the area, as they traverse the valley in search of grazing. Most evenings, herds of elephant gather in the riverbed, providing a wonderful wildlife spectacle. Shyer species, like leopard, civet and genet, visit the pan right below the camp under the cover of darkness.

If it's adventure you seek, be it walking, tracking, exploring the hills and river systems, studying the birds or just relaxing in camp taking in the view, Kavinga Safari Camp will offer you that "Unique Experience in an Untamed Wilderness".

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Aerial View of Camp Credit: Clyde Elgar An aerial view of camp and the Ruckomechi riverbed
Kavinga in the wet season! Credit: Clyde Elgar A view of the pan in the wet season.
Buffalo drinking at the pan Credit: Clyde Elgar A herd of buffalo quenching their thirst at the pan.
Photographic Hide Credit: Clyde Elgar Side view of photographic hide at the pan.
Baby Ele in the Pan Credit: Clyde Elgar A baby elephant getting muddy in the pan.
Bedroom Credit: Clyde Elgar Looking in to one of the tents
Dinner on the Upper Deck Credit: Clyde Elgar Dinner time on the upper deck
Looking Out of the Tent Credit: Clyde Elgar Looking out of the tent towards the riverbed
Walkway to the Hide Credit: Clyde Elgar The walkway to the hide
Elephants Enjoying the Pan Credit: Clyde Elgar A herd of elephant enjoying the pan
Your Gameviewer Awaits Credit: Clyde Elgar A gameviewer waiting for guests
Overlooking the Pan Credit: Clyde Elgar Looking out from the living area
Outside View of Rooms Credit: Clyde Elgar Outside view of rooms from pathway
Living Area Credit: Clyde Elgar View of the lounge area looking in
Watching Eles from the Pan Credit: Clyde Elgar Watching a herd of elephant from inside the hide.
Happy Pride Credit: Clyde Elgar Lioness with her cubs
Mum and Cubs Credit: Clyde Elgar Cubs keeping a watchful eye while Mum sleeps
Elvis Growls Credit: Clyde Elgar A youngster nuzzling Elvis the resident male
Elvis and his Cubs Credit: Clyde Elgar The resident male relaxing in the riverbed with his cubs.
Wild Dog and Impala Kill Credit: Clyde Elgar A wild dog pulls in their recent impala kill from the pan
Beautiful Visitor Credit: Clyde Elgar A gorgeous visiting male lion resting in the riverbed
Beautiful Brothers Credit: Clyde Elgar Two male lions greeting each other in the riverbed
Time to Patrol Credit: Clyde Elgar Two beautiful boys in the early evening light
Guests Arriving Credit: Clyde Elgar Waiting on the airstrip for guests to arrive
Wild Dog, Elephant and the Escarpment Credit: Clyde Elgar Wild Dog with elephant in the background set against the beautiful escarpment
Impala in Flight Credit: Clyde Elgar A herd of impala on the move
Kavinga Camp from the Riverbed Credit: Clyde Elgar A view of camp looking up from the Ruckomechi Riverbed
Reception and Bar Area Credit: Clyde Elgar The reception and bar area looking from the lounge
Dining Area Credit: Clyde Elgar Breakfast dining area on the patio
Living Area Credit: Clyde Elgar The lounge area
Ensuite Bathroom Credit: Clyde Elgar Looking into the bathroom with the dressing area behind you
Bedroom View Credit: Clyde Elgar One of the bedrooms looking towards the verandah
Charles Greeting Guests Credit: Clyde Elgar Charles greeting guests with a nice cold towel
Alway Cheerful Charles Credit: Clyde Elgar Charles waiting to hand guests his wonderfully cold towels
Majestic Eland Credit: Clyde Elgar Eland quenching their thirst at the pan
Thirsty Lionesses Credit: Clyde Elgar A closeup of lionesses drinking at the pan
Always Watching Credit: Clyde Elgar Two lionesses at the pan drinking
Lion in Camp Credit: Clyde Elgar Two lionesses having a nap by one of the tents
No Need for a Nightdrive Credit: Clyde Elgar A lioness relaxing on the path to the gameviewer
Guess a Gamedrive is Unnecessary Credit: Clyde Elgar Two lionesses relaxing on the lawn in camp
Watching You, Watching Me Credit: Clyde Elgar Young baboon watching photographers in the hide
Drinking in the Dark Credit: Clyde Elgar A beautiful leopard drinking from the pan at night
Talk to the Tail Credit: Clyde Elgar A young leopard watching another approach the pan
Elephant Trail Credit: Clyde Elgar A family of elephant making their way to the diggings in the Ruckomechi Riverbed
Playful Ushingi Credit: Clyde Elgar A beautiful female leopard posing for the paparazzi
Aerial View Credit: Clyde Elgar Aerial view of camp from the Ruckomechi Riverbed
Aerial View of Camp Credit: Clyde Elgar Aerial view of camp looking towards the Ruckomechi Riverbed
Aerial View Credit: Clyde Elgar Overhead aerial view of camp
Aerial View of Camp Credit: Clyde Elgar Aerial view of camp from behind looking towards the Ruckomechi Riverbed
Entrance to Reception Credit: Clyde Elgar Walking into the reception from the parking pathway
Refreshments at the Ready Credit: Clyde Elgar A stocked bar ready for thirsty guests
Ensuite Bathroom Credit: Clyde Elgar View of the bathroom showing double basins, shower & private loo to the right
Living Area Credit: Clyde Elgar Living area perfect for lounging, reading, relaxing...
Tea Station Credit: Clyde Elgar The all important tea station
Looking Down Credit: Clyde Elgar Looking down from the upper deck into the bar, reception & inner lounge area
Meeting Morgan Credit: Clyde Elgar Morgan getting to grips with the gameviewer
Braving the Bees Credit: Clyde Elgar Braving the bees to steal the honey!
It's Tough in the Bush Credit: Clyde Elgar Taking a break
Ah Refreshing Credit: Clyde Elgar Closeup of an elephant drinking
A Mob of Meerkats Credit: Clyde Elgar A meerkat family taking their turn at the pan

Your Stay

3 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included

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Lodge

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 7

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Vundu Camp | Mana Pools National Park

With a magnificent combination of wildlife and wilderness, Bushlife Safaris has created the perfect portfolio of safari experiences for you. These include Vundu Camp built on the banks of the Zambezi River, Little Vundu – an intimate camp, the Ruwezi Canoe Trail which is ideal for adventurous travellers and lastly a tented camp set in the wild Chitake springs area.

Vundu Camp offers accommodation in tented chalets under thatch and lies amongst a cool grove of ebony and tamarind trees on the banks of the Zambezi River. Each chalet has a lounge area and an outside seating area overlooking the river. nd indoor and outdoor bathrooms. The main lounge and dining area are under thatch and elevated providing guests with picturesque views of the Zambezi River. A very animal-active-camp, Vundu Camp is within the Vundu private concession in the heart of Mana Pools National Park and has 5km of river frontage, giving guests an exclusive and immersive experience in the wilds of Africa with the additional opportunity of night game drives.

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The Murray family with Sir David Attenborough Credit: Patrick Avery Nick & Desiree Murray, with their children, Jed and Tait, with Sir David Attenborough
Vundu Camp Room 1
Nick Murray Credit: Nick Lyon Owner of Bushlife Safaris
Nick Murray with Sir David Attenborough Credit: Patrick Avery
Vundu Camp dining area for lunch
Elephant dust bath Credit: Artur Stankiewicz
Vundu Camp open air lounge
Elephants in the Zambezi River Credit: Vicki Jauron
Vundu Camp Main Area Credit: Lana Morton Lounges provide relaxation space in the main area
Elephant visiting Vundu Camp deck area
Painted Wolf on alert Credit: Bret Charman
Vundu Camp Dinner Credit: Lana Morton Candle lit dinner beneath the stars
Walking Safari Credit: Annamaria Gremmo This offers you the chance to view wildlife on foot
Buffalo gathering Credit: Nelis Wolmarans
Vundu Camp riverside firepit
Carmine Bee Eaters Credit: Vicki Jauron A very popular bird to photograph along the Zambezi River
Vundu Camp game drive
Resident leopard of the Vundu area Credit: Vicki Jauron
Boating on the Zambezi River
Elephant in the Blue Forest Credit: Vicki Jauron

Your Stay

3 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included

Fast Facts

4 Star

Safari Lodge

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 8

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Star Gazing, Wildlife

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