1 Night Ilala Lodge Hotel, Victoria Falls | 3 Nights Camp Mana, Mana Pools National Park, Zambezi River | 3 Nights Hideaways Mhara River Camp, Mana Pools National Park, Zambezi Escarpment
This Zimbabwe safari starts in Victoria Falls and ends in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Our Best of Mana Pools Safari Package invites you to explore the country’s expansive landscapes, iconic wildlife, and natural wonders. You will have the opportunity to experience the best of Victoria Falls and Mana Pools National Park on this 8-day, 7-night adventure.
Victoria Falls
The spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the greatest curtain of falling water in the world, is undoubtedly the star attraction of the popular tourist town with the same name. Adventure seekers and sightseers can also participate in popular activities like scenic flights over Vic Falls, white-water rafting (seasonal), and day trips to Hwange National Park.
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest game reserve, spans over 14,600 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, from desert sand to sparse woodland and granite hills. Home to a vast array of wildlife, including over 100 mammal species and 400 bird species, it is renowned for its large elephant herds and diverse predator population.
Mana Pools National Park
As one of Africa’s most iconic game-viewing regions, Mana Pools National Park offers exceptional wildlife encounters with the life-giving power of the Zambezi River, an amazing waterway that adds to the area’s striking scenic beauty. Game drives and guided walks offer countless opportunities to get up close and personal with numerous species, including members of the Big 5 and various plain’s game. Most notably, Mana Pools is home to the wild dog pack featured in David Attenborough’s “Dynasties”, and the famous elephant “Boswell”.
Further south in the park lies the Zambezi Escarpment, surrounded by unexplored areas. The Chitake Gorge features large boulders shaped by centuries of floodwaters and springs that provide water in the dry season. This area is home to mammals, birds, and plants unique only to the area, and not found in other areas of the concession. Further downstream, the riverine forests along the Chitake and Mhara rivers offer cool shade from towering Mahoganies and Sausage trees, where the thick vegetation supports a vibrant insect life, attracting rare birds like the African Pitta in the green season.
