Mana Pools National Park

Mana Pools National Park

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Zimbabwe|Africa
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Wildlife
46
Access
72
Stay
70
Safety
99
Photo
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Crowds
40
Cost
71
Birding

Mana Pools National Park is one of the great wilderness safari destinations in Africa, centered on the Zambezi floodplain where elephants, wild dogs, and other riverine wildlife can be viewed in a remarkably open and intimate setting. It is strongest for serious wildlife photographers, walking safari enthusiasts, and travelers who value atmosphere and wildness as much as species lists.

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Wildlife Species

African Elephant

Common

Mammal · Best time: All Day

African Wild Dog

Rare

Mammal · Best time: Morning

Lion

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Dawn or Dusk

African Fish Eagle

Common

Bird · Best time: Morning

Geography

Terrain
Floodplain, river channels, woodland, pools, sandbanks
Elevation
About 350-400m
Climate
Tropical savanna
Area
About 2196 km2

Weather

Best Months
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. Temperature
10-36°C
Rainfall
Low in the dry season
Humidity
25-70%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Harare International Airport or bush flights to Mana airstrips

Usually reached by charter or long overland transfer

Transport
  • Charter flights to bush airstrips
  • Guided walking safaris
  • Riverfront game drives and canoeing

Where to Stay

Seasonal tented camps in Mana Pools

Premium

Safari Camp · Inside or near the park

Mobile walking camps

Premium

Mobile Camp · In remote river and woodland zones

Location

-15.7600, 29.3500View larger map

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