5-Day Mana Pools National Park Safari Experience

The road transfer from Harare to Mana Pools takes around seven hours. On arrival, take in the surroundings of the park before driving to your exclusive tented camp, your base for all the exploring ahead. Walks lead straight out from camp, alongside drives that range further afield, with the Mana floodplains offering excellent game viewing right from the start.

Distance: Road transfer from Harare to Mana Pools, approx. 7 hours

Activity: Arrival and settling in

Accommodation: Exclusive tented camp in Mana Pools National Park

Meals: Lunch & dinner, breakfast not included

This morning’s walk follows the floodplains close to camp, where elephant and buffalo are often found grazing within easy view, and your guide points out tracks and signs from the animals that passed through overnight. Return to camp for lunch and a rest through the heat of the day, then head out again in the afternoon for a game drive further into the park, looking for the predators that become more active as the temperature drops.

Distance: Morning walking safari, afternoon game drive

Activity: Walking safari and game drive

Accommodation: Exclusive tented camp in Mana Pools National Park (second night)

Meals: All meals included, drinking water, beer and wine provided

Today’s morning activity heads deeper into the park’s interior by vehicle, away from the riverside routes covered so far, in search of lion and the park’s notable population of tree-climbing elephants. Return to camp for lunch and a rest, then set out again in the afternoon on foot, tracking game on a slower, more deliberate pace than the morning’s drive.

Distance: Morning game drive into the interior, afternoon walking safari

Activity: Game drive and walking safari

Accommodation: Exclusive tented camp in Mana Pools National Park (third night)

Meals: All meals included, drinking water, beer and wine provided

A last full day to explore Mana Pools at your own pace, with your guide tailoring the morning and afternoon outings to whatever you haven’t yet had the chance to see, whether that’s a return to a favourite waterhole, a longer walk along the river, or simply more time watching the floodplains from camp.

Distance: Morning and afternoon activities, tailored to your interests

Activity: Flexible walks and drives

Accommodation: Exclusive tented camp in Mana Pools National Park (fourth night)

Meals: All meals included, drinking water, beer and wine provided

On this last morning, the drive back to Harare can take some time, so after breakfast you load up and head out, bringing your Mana Pools experience to a close.

Distance: Road transfer back to Harare

Activity: Departure

Accommodation: N/A, end of safari

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner not included