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Mana Pools

Mana River Camp

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About Mana River Camp

Located in the heart of the Zambezi River area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will find Mana River Camp – one of the most friendly and comfortable safari camps in the country. Notorious too for its delicious cuisine! Providing a warm family atmosphere of a home-away-from-home, the camps are owned and managed by Machaba Safaris - and their dedicated team. The camps offer a comfortable, homely and authentic safari experience where guests are welcomed with warmth and pleasure. Wildlife highlights include herds of buffalo and elephant, leopards, lions and packs of African wild dogs.

From $630 per person/per night
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The impact of your stay

Mana River Camp is owned by Machaba Safaris which deeply values the communities in Botswana and Zimbabwe, and feeds back into them through education, empowerment, and conservation initiatives. They support local schools and programs while working with communities to protect fragile ecosystems and promote human-wildlife coexistence. Addressing infrastructure needs, they provide essentials like water and sustainable gardens. Visitors can contribute through donations, volunteering, or simply by choosing Machaba Safaris for their safari experience.

Plan your stay

How to book Mana River Camp

How do I book Mana River Camp?

Mana River Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zimbabwe trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zimbabwe trips featuring Mana River Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zimbabwe specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Mana River Camp?

Stays at Mana River Camp start from around $630 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Mana Pools

A glossy Garden of Eden, famous for canoe trips and boating as well as drives and walking safaris.