Little Ruckomechi | Zimbabwe Lodges

Highlights

Private concession
Sights and sounds of the Zambezi River
Private verandahs
After dinner drinks around the fire pit
Sunset boat cruise
Game drives
Photographic opportunities abound

Information

Lodge type; Safari Camp
Location; Mana Pools
Lodge size; 3 Tented Suites
Recommended stay; 3-7 nights

Introduction

Little Ruckomechi, set on the banks of the iconic Zambezi River surrounded by high concentrations of wildlife and birdlife is the perfect safari option for offers seeking the ultimate in luxury and privacy when visiting the Mana Pools National Park.

Located within a private concession ensures another level of privacy and exclusivity when out on a safari activity.

Wildlife sighting in the Mana Pools National Park includes; Large herds of elephant and buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog as well as hippo, kudu, Burchell's zebra, impala, warthog and common waterbuck to mention only but a few.

Birdlife is spectacular.

Note; The camp operates between variable dates in April and mid-November.

Rooms and Suites

Three large and luxuriously appointed suites await, each with a private verandah, writing desk, comfortable beds, en-suite bathroom facilities that include; flushing toilet, hot and cold water, and showers.

All suites offer private views out over the Zambezi River.

Suite amenities;

Electrical Outlets
Fan
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Mosquito Nets
Safe
Tea / Coffee

Cuisine and Wine

Whether it be breakfast, brunch, lunch, high tea or dinner, the cuisine on offer is superb and is up there with the best bush dining experience anywhere in Zimbabwe. The team in the kitchen are absolutely fantastic at what they do.

Special dietary requests are catered for with advance notice.

Facilities

The social hub of Little Ruckomechi is the small under canvas central guest area, an area that offers up a small lounge and library, an adjacent undercover dining area and a small plunge pool. All of these facilities look out of the Zambezi River and onto the Zamebi escarpment in Zambia.

A shaded dining area and outdoor fire pit are perfect for a few drinks out under the African stars.

Activities

Safari activities on offer when staying at Little Ruckomechi;

Early morning game drives
Late afternoon game drives
Nature walks
Night drives
Boating excursions
Sunset cruise
Canoeing options
Fishing (catch and release)