Lake Manze Tented Camp

A large, thatched overhang covers the dining room/lounge. There are no floors; just the natural, sandy surface that forms the edge of the lake. Furnishings are basic: canvas director's chairs and tables in the dining room, and wicker, cushion-covered chairs in a few small seating areas. Outside, tall palms and acacias provide dappled shade. Perhaps the most notable feature of the camp is its setting as a wildlife thoroughfare, with elephants frequently wandering through on their way to the lake.

You'll find twelve basic, two-person, Meru-style canvas tents, each set back from the lake's edge. Rooms are simple, though adequately kitted: double or twin bed configurations, ensuite bathrooms with flush toilets and outdoor showers. Electricity is limited but the showers are solar-heated and fans solar-powered. Out front, there's a lovely shaded veranda with a chair or two - perfect for easy, arm-chair safari viewing of the well-worn elephant trail.

There's a wide range of activities here, from traditional 4x4 safaris and guided walks, to motorboat excursions and meals in the bush. Besides abundant elephant, buffalo and hippo, there's a myriad of plains game. Lion and wild dog are also seen occasionally, with very rare sightings of cheetah, leopard and black rhino. Game drives are enhanced by the fact that driving off-road to pursue sightings is permitted. Drive times are flexible, but vehicles will be shared with other guests if need be (if this is a major impediment, be sure to communicate this in advance).