Mana Pools National Park
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  • When To Visit Mana Pools National Park
  • When To Visit Mana Pools National Park
  • When To Visit Mana Pools National Park
  • When To Visit Mana Pools National Park
  • When To Visit Mana Pools National Park
  • When To Visit Mana Pools National Park
  • When To Visit Mana Pools National Park
  • When To Visit Mana Pools National Park
  • When To Visit Mana Pools National Park
  • When To Visit Mana Pools National Park

Mana Pools National Park

Located in Zimbabwe's remote and wild northern region, Mana Pools combines the Zambezi River, flood plains and steep hills of the escarpment into one of Africa's most beautiful and awe-inspiring national parks teeming with both wildlife and birdlife alike.

Mana Pool is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including; lion elephant, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena, to mention only a few.

Mana Pools National Park Facts

  • Size: 2 200 kms
  • Location: Northern Zimbabwe
  • When to visit the park: The dry season (winter and autumn)
  • Altitude: varies between 350 to 1 200 metres above sea level
  • Accommodation: Lodges In Mana Pools

Where is Mana Pools National Park located?

Located in the far northern region of Zimbabwe, the park is found between the Zambezi River and the Zambezi Escarpment opposite Zambia and the Lower Zambezi National Park.

To the east of the Park is Lake Kariba and to the west is Cahora Bassa dam in Mozambique, all connected by the Zambezi River.

Click on this link to view for your self where Mana Pools is located on a Google Map; Google Maps - Mana Pools National Park

Best Time to Visit Mana Pools National Park?

The dry season is the best time to visit; when the summer rains start, a vast area of Mana Pools and surrounding safari areas become inaccessible, making accessing certain lodges and regions by vehicle impossible.

A few lodges and camps do, however, remain open year-round as they are accessible via boat and vehicle.

Note; November is a month known for incredibly high temperatures in the Zambezi Valley; we would suggest avoiding this period if you can.

Information On Mana Pools National Park

Mana Pools National Park comprises 2 200 km² of some of the wildest and remotest regions in Southern Africa. Combine the National Park with surrounding 'safaris areas' (Sapi Safari Area (1 180 km²) and Chewore Safari Area (3 390 km²) and all of a sudden one gets to realise just how big the total wildlife area actually is, 6 770 km² in total.

This total area combined is a 'UNESCO World Heritage site'.

Just as a little fun exploring experiment, click on the above Google map links, change it to 'satellite view', now zoom in and out of the area. Note how there are no towns, no roads, and no farms; this is what wildest Africa at its best looks like.

Mana Pools and the Lower Zambezi National Park are within our top 5 best wildlife destinations to visit in Africa; the Zambezi Valley is truly spectacular.

Main Attractions Of Mana Pools National Park

  • Canoeing safaris
  • Boating excursions
  • Tiger fishing
  • Birding and wildlife photography
  • Predators
  • Huge herds of elephants
  • Large pods of hippos
  • Stunning lodges and camps
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  • Little Makalolo Camp

    Little Makalolo Camp is actually a pleasant 6-roomed tented camp and also one of the handful of camps situated inside of the Hwange National Park, which in turn provides solitude for visitors who appreciate small camps as well as a feeling of remoteness.

    One of only a few safari camps overlooking the Hwange 's Makalolo Plains.

  • Sapi Explorers Camp

    Sapi Explorers Camp is located within 1180 square kilometres of private Sapi Concession that borders Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe.

    Sapi Explorers in Mana Pools is located in one of the most remote and wild safari destinations found anywhere in Africa today.

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    Somalisa Acacia Camp is the perfect hideaway for families, honeymooners or a small group of friends, an intimate and luxurious safari lodge within a private concession hidden away deep in Hwange National Park.

    The wildlife surrounding the camp is exceptional no matter the time of year.

  • Deteema Springs Camp

    If you're looking for an amazing Zimbabwe safari experience, look no further than Deteema Springs Camp! Situated close to the Deteema dam in the Hwange National Park, this camp offers beautiful views of elephants and other wildlife.

    Guests will love the chance to go on a walking safari in Hwange and see everything up close!

  • Verney's Camp

    Verney's Camp is a private concession area in a remote and wild area of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe.

    Watch as elephants play at the waterhole nearby, and enjoy plenty of peace and quiet in this remote corner of Zimbabwe. Come discover why Hwange Verney's Camp is one of the most highly acclaimed safari destinations in Africa!

  • Nehimba Lodge

    Nehimba Lodge within its own private safari concession in the Hwange National Park offers guests exceptional wildlife and birdlife sightings year-round.

    Evenings at the lodge can be most entertaining with close encounters with those famed Hwange elephants at the waterhole should one be lucky enough.