One of the best activities offered on the Hideaways Mhara River Camp concession at Mana Pools National Park is a game drive. This is where you can explore the landscape and wildlife that make Mana Pools such a special safari destination.
Morning Game Drives
Expect to be woken by a morning chorus of birdsong, perhaps with a view of an elephant or baboon walking through the riverbed in the distance. Your days begin with a warm cup of tea or coffee before setting off on a game drive with your professional guide. As the sun rises, you’ll have the best chance to spot predators like leopards and lions, as well as the rare African Pitta in the green season. The scenery is spectacular and varied, from the giant tangled boulders of Chitake Gorge to the dense riverine forests along the Chitake and Mhara rivers, providing the ideal backdrop for your safari.
Midday Breaks in the Bush
Some of the morning drives will lead to a teatime or a full breakfast in the bush. Imagine sipping on condensed milk or Amarula coffee and enjoying homemade biscuits or mealie meal porridge, a local favorite, under the cooling shade of a giant sausage tree.
Evening Game Drives and Sundowners
Your evening game drives are equally interesting, ending with sundowners in the bush. As the sun sets, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink, you’ll enjoy a refreshing gin and tonic, the perfect way to toast the end of another incredible day in Africa. Imagine enjoying the African sunset while perched at the top of a cliff overlooking a waterbed with herds of elephants coming for their evening drink or a view of rolling hills changing colors as the sun dips below the horizon.
The excitement doesn’t end there, as we offer exclusive night drives on our private concession. Discover the mysterious nightlife of Mhara, catching glimpses of nocturnal wildlife like leopards, lions, hyenas, servals, and genets, and watching for owls and nightjars as they take flight.
