Mana Pools

Nyamatusi Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Nyamatusi Camp?

Stays at Nyamatusi Camp start from around US$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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Nyamatusi Camp

About Nyamatusi Camp

Treading in the paths of explorers in Zimbabwe's wild Mana Pools

One of the most diverse safari regions in Africa is Mana Pools National Park, with its rich variety of habitats: sprawling wetlands, riverine forests, open plains and the four large permanent pools for which the park is named (mana means 'four' in Shona). Set in a belt of mature forest on the edge of a crook of the Zambezi, Nyamatusi is a brand-new lodge, elegant and understated, and designed with natural materials so that nothing gets between guests and the frankly sensational views. With just six tents, this intimate setting offers down-to-earth, attentive hospitality in an unforgettable World Heritage Site.

Mana Pools , Zimbabwe

From $630 per person/per night

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6 Rooms

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The property

With its double-storey, open-plan main area, the lodge is breezy and fluid, so there's a continuous link between indoors and that vast landscape. On the upper floor is a beautiful hardwood-topped bar (fancy a cocktail with that view, madam?), a lounge with comfortable seating, and the camp's favourite, a suspended daybed. Downstairs is the dining room and a U-shaped countertop encircling a wood-fire pizza oven. Outside, the deck juts out across the plain, with soft-cushioned seating and a fire pit.

The rooms

Six elevated tents have decks and a free-flowing atmosphere. Screen doors shelter you as you sleep in your king-sized bed, but fold back ingeniously when you're ready to surface and take in the views. There's a small lounge and, at the rear, an en-suite bathroom with a double basin, shower and deep bathtub. Outdoor showers are always a treat, and there's a small plunge pool for when temperatures soar. A built-in sofa beneath a shady mahogany is great for scenery-gazing.

Activities

Wildlife viewing in Mana Pools means an excellent cross-section of animals, from lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and zebra, to some 400 recorded bird species – enough to satisfy the most ardent of birders. The park has one of the greatest concentrations of hippo and crocodile, thanks to the ever-constant water supply. For us, being able to explore Mana Pools on foot, combined with canoe safaris on the river and game drives with superlative guides, makes this a particularly special destination.

Why we love it

Sunset is always an occasion, whether you're enjoying it at a pop-up bar in the bush or from the camp's sofa-ringed deck, which stretches out over the floodplain.

Insiders Tip

Give yourself the time to spend on your veranda gazing at the play of light on Zambezi, the wide floodplain, and the escarpment beyond.

Something to think about

Although adventures here can be had year-round, the drier winter months (June–Aug) can be especially good for viewing game that congregates around scarcer water sources.

Positive Impact

The impact of your stay

Nyamatusi Camp is owned by African Bush Camps who has been dedicated to improving the lives of communities near their camps in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. Focused on education, empowerment, and conservation, they tackle challenges like unemployment, food scarcity, and wildlife poaching. With a commitment to sustainability, they cover operating costs, ensuring that every guest's stay directly supports their impactful projects, fostering a partnership to preserve Africa's natural heritage. A contribution of $85 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.

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How to book Nyamatusi Camp

How do I book Nyamatusi Camp?

Nyamatusi 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 Nyamatusi 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 Nyamatusi Camp?

Stays at Nyamatusi 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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