CANOEING THE MIGHTY ZAMBEZI - Mana Adventure Safari

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Set in the remote part of theWorld Heritage Site of Mana Pools is the Kanga Pan. Kanga Camp is situated around the Kanga Pan - the only permanent water source for a 20km radius. This perennial water source teems with wildlife, especially in the dry season, creating the perfect setting for our famous “Armchair Safari”. Unwind on the upper deck lounge under the shade of a mahogany tree or sit on the deck by the splash pool and enjoy Kanga - the old Africa in a new era.

The camp consists of six stylish Meru type tents. They are 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 a family tent which boasts a wraparound terrace facing the pan with private seating and dining areas.The honeymoon tent features a roll top bath on the adjoining secluded deck, ideal for a romantic starlit bath.

Set within the pristine wilderness area of Mana Pools National Park, you can expect flexibility in all your activities. including guided walks and day drives. Here you will be accompanied by our experienced guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you.

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Situated in the northern region of Zimbabwe, on the southern banks of the Zambezi River, Mana Pools National Park will leave you breathless with its beauty. A paradise for walking and canoeing safaris, Mana Pools is a wildlife-rich, biodiverse wonderland that will delight at every turn.

You can expect to spot hippopotamus, crocodile, elephants and a wonderful array of aquatic birds within this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and there’s a good chance of seeing lioness’ hunting around waterholes, where prey are seemingly easy pickings.

The landscapes are beautiful too, dotted with acacia trees, whose shade becomes vital to the parks’ more than 12,000-strong elephant population in the dry season, as well as a sprinkling of vibrant plant life. Far away from any human settlement, you’ll relish the feeling of remoteness here. Surrounded only by extreme wilderness, and if you visit in winter, you’ll find yourself exploring amongst the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa. An experience for which words can do no justice.

Elephant, eland, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, baboons, monkeys, zebra, warthog and hippo are some of the larger herbivores to be seen regularly on the river terraces as they come out to eat the fallen albida fruit. Lions, leopards, spotted hyena, wild dogs and cheetah are present in the area. Birding is also phenomenal in this region.

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Zambezi Expeditions, a semi-mobile camp situated at the Nkupi camping site, offers one of the best ways to explore and experience Mana Pools on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.The legendary Mana Pools is known for its wildlife rich flood plains and magnificent views of the Zambezi River. The river boasts some of Africa’s most amazing adventure canoeing safaris and sport fishing, creating the perfect combination of beauty, adventure and fun.

Six mini meru style tents are set along the riverside on the open flood plains where it is not uncommon to have wildlife wandering through camp.The tents have en suite bathroom facilities with hot water bucket showers

With unique access to the Zambezi River, days are filled with adventurous canoeing safaris, tracking game along the shorelines by foot, and fishing for the iconic tiger fish. An absolute must, however, is a game drive in an open 4 x 4 along the flood plains and into the heart of the Mana Pools UNESCOWorld Heritage Site.

At Zambezi Expeditions you will connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.