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Mana Pools Parks Board

Accommodation at Mana Pools National Parks supplies only self catering facilities.

Tourist facilities include

- lodges
- a communal campsite with ablution facilities
- exclusive campsites where the visitor can be alone

Mana Pools on the banks of the Zambezi river is a truly remote park far from any major town or human settlement. The nearest shops and fuel supplies are nearly 100 kilometres away, therefore visitors should be fully equipped for their visit but do not bring in fresh fruit as elephants love them and will ruin your car to get to them.

There are 5 lodges in the Park, all located along the Zambezi River.
Camping is available around Mana Pools park at

developed
minimum development
exclusive sites

Nyamepi Camp

near Mana Pools National Park reception office

2 large Special lodges 2 bedrooms 8 beds
situated a short distance upstream from Nyamepi Camp, Musangu and Muchichiri. These lodges have a bathroom and shower with hot and cold running water; 2 toilets and a fully kitted kitchen with stove and deep-freeze and all utensils such as cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. All bedding and towels, etc are supplied. There is a large dining room and lounge, an outside braai area with seating where one can view the river and the wildlife coming down to drink or simply watch the African sun setting over the Zambezi River

Rates:
US$300 per unit per night
SADC countries US$165 per unit per night

3 x Standard Lodges 2 bedrooms 4 beds
all under thatch. Each lodge has 2 bedrooms with 2 beds each, a shower and toilet and seating areas outside near the Zambezi River. The kitchen is supplied with a deep-freezer, cooker, crockery and cutlery and other cooking implements. Bedding and towels, etc are supplied

Rate:
US$200 per unit per night
SADC countries US$90 per unit per night

Communal Campsite
The Nyamepi Camp camping area located along the Zambezi River is situated near the Mana Pools National Park reception office. Visitors need to bring their own camping equipment, bedding, toiletries, cooking implements, etc. There are ablution blocks nearby with hot and cold running water, flush toilets and laundry basins. Visitors can buy firewood at the reception office, and each campsite has a braai area. This camping ground has 30 sites

Exclusive Campsite

There are a number of exclusive campsites situated along the Zambezi River. These camps are for the visitor who seeks solitude and who wants to truly experience the wildness and challenges of the bush. There is a braai stand at each site and rudimentary toilet. Water is collected from the river or the reception office. Visitors to these sites need to be fully self-equipped and be able to handle the remoteness and solitude of these unique camps. The camps are only allowed 2 vehicles and 12 persons per stay. Water may be drawn from the river

Mucheni
8 kilometres west of Nyamepi and has 4 secluded camp sites

Nkupe
Just over 1 kilometre east of Nymepi and has 1 camp site

Ndungu
Just east of the carpark area and has 2 campsites

Gwaya
A short distance upstream from the lodges has 1 campsite, with cold-water shower, flush toilet and basin and a braai stand

Rates
US$20 per person per night
SADC countries US$15 per per person per night

Wild Exclusive Camp Sites

There are 2 completely wild camping sites located in the southern sector of the Park – close to Chitake Spring, near the foothills of the Zambezi Escarpment. The check-in point for these camps is at Nyakasikana Gate. Both campsites are without any facilities and are accessible only with four-wheel drive vehicles.

Chitake Camp 1 (Nzou)
Located 150 metres downstream from the Chitake River crossing under a large Natal Mahogany near the river.

Chitake Camp 2 (Shumba)
Situated on top of a small hill near a number of baobab trees and has a magnificent view south to the escarpment, north to the far off Zambezi, east to Mangangai and west to the Rukomechi River. The camp is about 1 kilometre from the spring

Rates
US$20 per person per night
SADC countries US$15 per per person per night

main activities offered by Mana Pools parks board

Guided Walks
Visitors can hire qualified armed Parks staff to take them for game viewing on foot or even overnight safaris

Walking Safaris
These safaris are offered at full moon. Parks staff will take visitors on a 3 day hike in the wild of Mana Pools National Park. Visitors will need to be fit, provide their own rucksacks, food and toiletries. This is a unique experience for the nature lover and those who enjoy the challenge of facing nature one on one.

Lion Tracking -
This is a limited activity whilst the lion research project at Mana Pools is in progress. Visitors can join Parks staff as they track radio-collared lions on foot. Visitors are guaranteed a close view of the lions in most instances. This activity is unique and also assists in data collection for research projects.

Fishing
Visitors can fish in the Zambezi River and experience the excitement of hooking large fish for the pot. Half of the joy is experiencing the quiet, solitude and beauty of the unspoiled bush around you.

Game Drives
Usually most rewarding in the early morning and late afternoon. Long Pool is often worth visiting soon after sunrise.
Amenities

Day Entry Fees

Persons not resident in Zimbabwe are required to pay in Foreign Currency.

Regional Fees are applicable to Residents from SADC countries i.e. S. Africa, Botswana, Seychelles, D.R.C, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho, Angola, Namibia, Tanzania, Mauritius. Proof of Residence from these countries in the form of a Passport or I.D should be produced and clients from the SADC countries should pay 50% of what is paid by other International clients.

Visitors accommodated in Parks facilities and those entering and continuously staying on a water body shall pay a single day entry to cover up to 7 days.
Entry Fees for Private Vehicles

Saloon Vehicles, Pick-up and 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles
Persons not resident in Zimbabwe: US$ 5.00