Mana Pools Safari Trips & Tours

What to do in Mana Pools

Anyone toying with the idea of a Zimbabwe safari will likely have heard of Mana Pools, so named for its four oxbow lakes that draw furry and feathered creatures from across the park. On game drives in the morning or late afternoon, you’ll spy everything from herds of buffalo and shy sable to African painted dog and cheetah. This wildly-beautiful scene also plays host to a portion of the mighty Zambezi River, where you can travel at eye-level with herds of elephant and big cats, hippos and crocodiles on a boat ride between tiny islands. Try a canoe trip if you’re feeling brave; the truly adventurous can even turn it into a multi-day excursion! Away from the river, the landscape is ideal for walking safaris and you’ll learn to follow tracks, decipher calls and even watch fully-grown elephant standing on their hind legs to reach the juiciest leaves.