Kanga Camp
Highlights
- The Kanga Hide and Kanga Pan
- The viewing deck overlooking the Mana Pools
- Service and friendly staff
- The honeymoon tent with outdoor bathtub
- Excellent wildlife sightings
- Photographers paradise
Information
- Lodge type; Safari Camp
- Location; Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
- Lodge size; 6 Tented Suites
- Recommended stay; 3-7 nights
An Inland Safari Camp In The Secluded Kanga Pan Region of The Mana Pools National Park
Kanga Camp is located on the edge of the Kanga Pan miles inland from the Zambezi River in a private wildlife concession, offering up absolutely stunning wildlife and birdlife sightings. A seasonal safari camp located in a completely untouched wilderness paradise offers guests a remote and wild safari experience in the Mana Pools National Park. Both wildlife and birdlife are exceptional in this area, so whether it be on a game drive, safari walking or simply sitting back at camp, one is in for a treat when visiting Kanga.
A Zimbabwe safari experience that can be combined with a riverfront option should one so desire. Note; The camp is only open in the shoulder and dry seasons from April through to the end of November.
Rooms and Suites
All six tented suites at camp are raised on individual wooden platforms offering elevated views out over the Pan and into the Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. All Kanga accommodation options offer a private viewing deck, large bedrooms and en-suite bathroom facilities with a flushing toilet, an outdoor shower, and hot running water. The honeymoon suite offers up a bath with a view.
A family tent is available for families travelling together. A honeymoon-styled suite is available; this option is set aside and offers a bit more space, luxury and privacy; a family suite sleeps a family of four.
At Kanga Camp, guests can enjoy the following suite amenities: standing fans, mosquito nets and repellent, tea and coffee. Additionally, all tented suites offer charging facilities for electronic devices to keep guests connected and comfortable during their stay. This makes for a comfortable and convenient stay in the heart of the African bush.
Cuisine and Wine
Delicious meals are served throughout the day, either in the outdoor dining area or the indoor dining area. Both locations at Kanga Bush Camp are dependent on what the weather is up to on any given day.
Facilities
The central guest area offers guests a small splash pool, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a spectacular viewing deck, long area with a connecting bar. Kanga Camp is eco-friendly and is powered by solar with a small backup generator, just in case.
Activities
Kanga is located in a private concession inland from the Zambezi River deep in the Mana Pools National Park, Kanga offers safaris activities that include; twice-daily game drives in custom 4x4 safari vehicles, walking safaris, bird watching excursions, and the famed "Armchair Safari". An "Armchair Safari"; is when one does not have to leave the lodge to see spectacular wildlife; with a water hole, a viewing deck and an armchair, sit back and relax and wait for the wildlife to come to you.
For photographers, the Hide at Kanga is the spot where one can photograph elephant, leopard, lion, wild dog, plains game and numerous bird species.
Child Friendly
The camp welcomes children aged seven years and older, and suitable family accommodation options are available. Kanga is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a family-friendly safari experience.
Kanga Camp Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kanga Camp in Zimbabwe?
Kanga Camp is in a private concession inside Mana Pools National Park, in the Zambezi Valley of northern Zimbabwe. The camp sits beside Kanga Pan, inland from the Zambezi River, and Kanga Pan is the only year-round water in this part of the park. Mana Pools is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Kanga Pan area is far quieter than the busier riverfront camps.
Is Kanga Camp in a malaria area?
Kanga Camp is in a high-risk malaria area. Mana Pools National Park lies in Zimbabwe's Zambezi Valley, where malaria is present all year and highest in the wet season. Travellers to Kanga Camp should consult a doctor or travel clinic about prophylaxis before departure. They should also use the mosquito nets and repellent provided in each tent and cover up at dusk.
When is the best time to visit Kanga Camp?
Kanga Camp is at its best from July to October, the height of the dry season. Kanga Pan is then the only reliable water for many kilometres, so elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and wild dog gather in front of the camp. Kanga Camp opens in April, and the early months bring greener landscapes, excellent birding and fewer visitors.
How do you get to Kanga Camp?
Most guests reach Kanga Camp by light aircraft, landing at Dandawa Airstrip in Mana Pools National Park. Harare is the nearest gateway city, about 388 km from Mana Pools by road, and the drive takes 7–8 hours. A 4x4 is essential and the roads are rough, so flying is by far the most practical option. Uyaphi arranges all flights and transfers as part of a Kanga Camp itinerary.
Is Kanga Camp suitable for children?
Kanga Camp accepts children aged seven and older, and has a dedicated family tent that sleeps four. The armchair safari from the main deck suits families especially well, because children can watch elephants and other wildlife at Kanga Pan without long hours in a vehicle. Walking safaris may carry a higher minimum age, which Uyaphi will confirm when planning.
What activities are offered at Kanga Camp?
Kanga Camp offers twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, guided walking safaris, birding excursions and armchair safaris from the main viewing deck overlooking Kanga Pan. Kanga Camp also has the Kanga Hide, a low photographic hide beside the pan. It gives photographers eye-level views of elephant, lion, leopard, wild dog and birdlife coming to drink.
Plan Your Kanga Camp Safari With Uyaphi
Kanga Camp is the Mana Pools choice for travellers who want the wild interior rather than the busy riverbank: six tents, one waterhole, and some of the finest dry-season game viewing in Zimbabwe. The magic is the simplicity. From July to October, the whole of this remote concession comes to Kanga Pan to drink, and you have the best seat in the house, whether on your private deck, in the main lounge or down in the Kanga Hide.
The way to do Kanga Camp is three or four nights at the pan, paired with a riverfront camp on the Zambezi floodplain. That combination gives you walking safaris, canoeing country and the full character of Mana Pools in one trip. We arrange the light-aircraft flights, time your stay for the conditions you want, and build the rest of Zimbabwe around it: Hwange's elephants, Victoria Falls, or a Lake Kariba houseboat.
Uyaphi.com has been planning tailor-made African safaris from Cape Town since 1999. In 27 years we have learned which camps suit which travellers, which months deliver, and how to make a remote fly-in camp feel effortless to reach. We charge no booking fees and no credit card surcharges. Tell us when you'd like to travel and who is coming, and we'll build your Kanga Camp safari around you.
Rates from US$ 680.00 Per person per night
Kanga Camp Rates
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in US Dollar
*Rates may vary according to season
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Walking safaris
- night drives
- Hwange Main Camp village visits
- Premium imported spirits and champagne
- Visa Fees
- International and regional Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Staff gratuities
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