Mana River Camp
Mana Pools, Zambezi Valley
Mana River camp is located along the Zambezi River within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A quaint and comfortable safari camp with friendly staff providing a homely and authentic safari experience.
Wide variety of wild animals
The size of the herds and the variety of animal species is spectacular. Highlights include the buffalo and elephant herds, and the predatory leopards, lions and packs of African wild dogs (also known as painted dogs).
Game spotting on foot
Mana River Camp offers the perfect environment in which to immerse yourself in nature by taking a walking safari. Your experienced Machaba Safaris guide will draw your attention to the details that form part of a bigger story, such as beetles, animal droppings, scents, sounds and spoor.
The wildlife visits you
The permanent water sources nearby attract daily visits by large elephant and buffalo herds. Hundreds of plains game are also a common sight, along with packs of African wild dogs. At night, the air is alive with the calls of lion and leopard.
Wide variety of wild animals
Game spotting on foot
The wildlife visits you
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Eco-luxury at its finest
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Camp Information
Category
Classic Safari Camp
Camp Size
6 x Double/Twin tents and 1 x Guide tent
Concession Type
Private Site
Region
Mana Pools National Park
Ages
Children above 6 years
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All the comfort without the frills
What does this mean?
Machaba Safaris combines the authenticity of the past, the comforts of today and a future-thinking eco-awareness. Our camps feature iconic canvas tents, cooling plunge pools and communal bars and dining areas and reading nooks. We consciously forgo certain conveniences like hairdryers and air-con, and rely on alternative energy to lighten our load on the planet.
How we lighten the load
- Camp electricity is a hybrid of solar energy and a back-up generator.
- Low energy consuming appliances and light bulbs.
- No permanent fixtures means that our campsites can be rehabilitated in 1.5 years.
- Separate Bio Plants manage kitchen, laundry and staff village solids.
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Our Popular Activities
From game drives to untamed walking safaris under the care of our highly trained guides, there is always something to see and do. Experience our unique water-based activities depending on the season, and the water levels during your visit.
The Machaba Dining Experience
No African safari is complete without authentic dining experiences in the heart of the untamed wildernesses.
Wholesome, gourmet-inspired cuisine
Warm hospitality compliments the delicious meals prepared by passionate and experienced chefs
Al fresco dining amid the stunning wonders of African vistas
Savour the moment with your choice of refreshing local and international beverages
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Camp Facilities and Amenities
Tented dining and social area
The oversized tented deck area forms the social hub of our camps. You can meet other safari goers at the bar, relax in the lounges or gather around the large fire pits to swap stories, fuelling the feeling of being on an authentic African safari in the bush.
Solar energy
We harvest the sun’s energy via solar panels, that store electricity in a battery bank. Our hot water supply is generated by a state of the art Thermodynamic Solar Energy system, which ensures that the camps have hot water, no matter the weather.
Eco-friendly kitchen and food storage
To keep our eco-footprint light, we use energy-efficient fridges in our kitchens, which we turn off at night. We also use coal cold rooms and cellars to store heat-sensitive items.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
A holiday in Africa is the perfect time to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with nature and loved ones. Due to the remoteness of the camp there is limited connectivity available. Wi-Fi connections are available in the main lodge areas only.
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Camp Layout
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