Mana Pools Explorer Safari
The 7-night Mana Pools explorer safari – a canoeing and walking combination with top professional guides, outstanding wildlife and authentic camps… one of Africa’s top safari spots!
- Kariba
- Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
- 8 days/7 nights
Highlights of the Mana Pools Explorer
The safari starts in a lodge overlooking beautiful Lake Kariba. The perfect spot for an early start to your canoeing adventure on the Lower Zambezi. Canoeing the beautiful Mana Pools National Park and along the Zambezi’s shoreline finishing 75km (46 miles) downstream
- one of the most exciting ways to safari in Africa, for guests with a sense of adventure
- abundant up close wildlife viewing and spectacular birding
- an experienced, knowledgeable and passionate guide travels with you throughout
- strong and stable Canadian canoes enhance experience and comfort
- a wonderful sense of being close to nature in the heart of Africa
- one of the best walking areas in Southern Africa
- awe-inspiring ‘on foot’ interactions with elephant
- nights are spent camping on the banks of the Zambezi River
This is a semi-participatory trip which means that everyone mucks in to help set up camp each night.
Best time to do the Mana Pools Explorer
- Mana Pools Explorer safari runs from May to October
- September and October – best for concentrations of game. Bear in mind that it’s very hot before the rains which usually arrive in November.
Ultimate canoeing
An exciting safari adventure!
One of the BEST ways to discover diverse wildlife and spectacular birding in one of Southern Africa's premier canoeing and walking safari destinations.
This is a world of lively campfires and hurricane lanterns - experience the wilderness with essential camp comforts for the ultimate wilderness experience!
ItineraryFrom $2485
Day 1 - Lake Kariba Mana Pools Explorer trip will start with an overnight stay in Hornbill Lodge. Safety briefings for preparation of the canoes on the river and procedures for camping.
Day 2 - Mana Pools National Park 7.30 pick up from your hotel, check in at canoe HQ in Kariba. Extra extra luggage and valuables can be left be safely left here. Transfer to Chirundu for your canoe adventure. Camp on Kakomarara Is.
Day 3 - Mana Pools National Park Up at sunrise for tea/biscuits. 2 hours paddling until breakfast stop. Canoe until noon, lunch and siesta. Canoe until 5, set up camp on Lone Acacia Island.
Day 4 - Mana Pools National Park The day takes follows the same pattern as day 3. Regular stops for drinks/paddle breaks. Stopping on Trichelia Island for the night.
Days 5-7 - Mana Pools National Park Met by transfer vehicle, drive to Camp Zambezi, your base for 3 nights. Relax and enjoy the game watching, good for birding and botany too.
Day 8 - Departure Transferred to the Mana Pools main airstrip after breakfast for your flight to Kariba Airport. From here, you will connect to your ongoing flights.
Tips and notes
How to get there
This safari starts and ends in Kariba. International inbound and outbound flights are excluded. (Our team can advise or take care of these arrangements on request.)
Reviews
"Zimbabwe – September We had a fabulous time in Zimbabwe. Ruckomechi has a great position on the river although not being actually in Mana Pools The variety on offer at"
Barbara C read more >>"Mana Pools – May It was a fantastic experience and exceeded all our expectations. Our guide Bono Lunga was superb and he and his team made the safari very special. "
Charles F read more >>"Fantastic trip to Zimbabwe – by Amy and Oliver We had a fantastic trip to Zimbabwe and would very much like to thank you and your colleagues for your assistance"
Amy and Oliver read more >>"Zimbabwe-October We all had a wonderful time and thank you so much for your expert organization – everything worked like clock work and we were all impressed by Zimbabwe. Can’t"
Nigel P read more >>"Kariba Canoe Safari Zimbabwe Hwange Cape Town in February We had and absolute fabulous time… So glad you were there to help us with the up’s and down’s Thanks again"
Rebecca F read more >>"Look no further! Our experience with the Zambezi Safari and Travel Company was faultless: We were particularly impressed with their detailed knowledge of the country and their attention to detail"
Debbie B read more >>"Zimbabwe-June: Hello Liz, We had a wonderful and memorable trip to Zimbabwe. Your arrangements were impeccable and everything went off like clockwork. As you know this is our 2nd trip"
Venkat R read more >>"Zimbabwe – September We have been pining away for Zimbabwe since we arrived back in the United States. First and foremost, I want to thank you for suggesting and putting"
Joe M read more >>"Victoria Falls in December: We returned last week from a trip that left us with many stunning experiences and impressions. When it comes to the lion encounter and elephant safari,"
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