An Expedition in Zimbabwe
Mana Pools and Lower Zambezi
Experience Highlights
This journey through Zimbabwe immerses you in two of Africa’s most extraordinary wildernesses – Mana Pools and Hwange, each offering a different rhythm of safari life. At Kanga Expeditions in Mana Pools, the wild comes to you: elephants, lions, and wild dogs gather at the camp’s waterhole, while days unfold in the most intimate ways – on foot, by canoe, and in open vehicles that explore the Zambezi floodplains. From there, you fly to Hwange, a land of vast savannahs and teak forests, where Somalisa Expeditions places you at the heart of one of the continent’s greatest elephant strongholds. Here, hundreds of elephants converge at the waterhole, creating scenes of unmatched grandeur. Nights throughout are framed by lantern light, campfire warmth, and the ageless beauty of Africa’s skies.
Rates
Rates starting from USD 11,673 per person
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation, all meals, tea/coffee, evening snacks
- Domestic beer & wine and select liquor, safari sundowners, bush breakfasts, and WIFI.
- Park Conservancy fees, morning and evening game drives in a shared vehicle, and supplemental walks.
- Activities as indicated on the itinerar
- Laundry services
Exclusions
- Goods & Services Taxes as applicable
- Tips, international flights & transfers, additional activities, visa fees, travel & medical insurance, exclusive vehicle.
- All other expenses not mentioned in the “inclusions” above will have to be borne as additional expenses by the participants
Day- Wise Itinerary
Day 1 - 4 | Mana Pools, Kanga Expeditions
Your journey opens in Mana Pools, a World Heritage wilderness where river, forest, and floodplain meet in a spellbinding dance of life. At Kanga Expeditions, the wild gather at the camp’s waterhole – elephants linger in the heat of the day, wild dogs appear like shadows, and lions drift close, sometimes within sight of your deck. Days unfold in harmony with the land: walking softly through ancient forests with expert guides, drifting by canoe along the Zambezi’s shimmering channels, or following predators across sunlit floodplains. As evening falls, lanterns flicker and fireside dinners cast their glow, wrapping you in the raw, untamed soul of Africa.
Day 4 - 7 | Hwange, Somalisa Expeditions
From Mana Pools, your journey drifts onward with a short flight into the wild heart of Hwange—Zimbabwe’s largest national park and a kingdom of elephants. Here, at Somalisa Expeditions, the day begins and ends at the waterhole, where herds appear like an endless tide: mothers and calves, great tuskers, and restless bulls, all gathering as if summoned by the fading light. Safaris take you deep into teak forests and across wide savannahs, where the air is alive with spoor, birdcall, and the low thunder of distant hooves. And when night falls, you return to lantern-lit tents and the warmth of the fire, with lions calling somewhere beyond the canvas and stars spilling endlessly across the sky.
Activites
Game Drives
Big-cat conservation
Fly Camping
Bush Meals
Night Safaris
Balloon Safaris
Sundowner
Bush Walks
Cultural and Community Visits
Accommodation
Kanga Expeditions - Mana Pools
Kanga Expeditions – Mana Pools
In Mana Pools, Kanga Expeditions rests beside Kanga Pan—the only permanent water source for miles. Wildlife comes here all year: elephants drinking just steps away, wild dogs pausing in the shade, lions appearing in the twilight. With only a handful of Meru-style tents, including family and honeymoon suites, the camp feels personal and welcoming. Wooden walkways connect the tents to the pan, where every view holds the promise of a new sighting. Kanga is safari in its truest form – simple, raw, and unforgettable.
Amenities
- 6 safari tents with en-suite bathrooms and flush toilets
- Outdoor bucket showers under the stars
- Central lounge, dining area, and fire pit overlooking Kanga Pan
- Day and night game drives, walking safaris, canoeing along the Zambezi
- Seasonal sleepout deck for nights under the stars
Somalisa Expeditions - Hwange National Park
Somalisa Expeditions - Hwange National Park
In the heart of Hwange National Park, Somalisa Expeditions embodies the spirit of a classic African safari. A handful of canvas tents open onto sweeping views of the floodplain, where elephants and other wildlife wander past with effortless grace. At the camp’s center, an open lounge and dining area flow onto a firelit deck beside the waterhole—a stage for some of Africa’s most unforgettable encounters. Here, the wilderness is not just outside your tent, but woven into every moment of your stay.
Amenities
- 5 Luxury tents
- 1 Luxury family tent, with an adjoining deck
- Main lounge, dining tent, and campfire area facing the waterhole
- Swimming pool
- Elephant pool
- Frequent elephant sightings directly from camp
- Fully Stocked bar
Locations
Mana Pools
Mana Pools
Mana Pools lies quiet and wild along the Zambezi, where the river bends into shimmering pools that hold the sky. Elephants wade through water, trunks raised, framed by albida trees that drop sweet pods onto cracked earth. The air is thick with birdsong and the breath of hippos. At dusk, the bush glows amber, and the stillness feels sacred, like the land is holding its breath.
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park unfolds in golden grass and acacia shade, where elephants move like ancient giants through dust and silence. Lions rest in the heat, eyes half-closed but watching. The air carries the scent of earth and wildness, pierced by the distant cry of a fish eagle. Here, time slows, and the land speaks in the rhythm of hoofbeats and rustling leaves.
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Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
Payment Terms
- All tours operate on 100% advance payment.
- 50% need to be paid at the time of booking, 25% is due 120 days prior to the trip start date and 25% 90 days prior.
- The preferred mode of payment is Bank Wire. All card transactions will incur a 3.5% service fee.
- Rates are subject to change and are not applicable for Christmas/New Years. Rates are valid for 2024 only. Rates for 2025 will incur a 10% hike.
- Any changes in government taxes and park/conservancy fees have to be borne by the guests.
- We reserve the right to revise any published costs without prior notice. However, confirmed bookings will be honoured.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
- 50% is non-refundable once the payment is done.
- The remaining amount will be refunded if cancellation is done 120 days prior to the tour start dates. Between 90-120 days, 35% is refunded.
- No refund if cancellation is done between 0 – 90 days of the trip start date. Amendment in dates within 90 days from arrival is treated as a cancellation.
- Please note that the date of written communication (e-mail) of intent to cancel will be the date considered for the calculation of the cancellation fees.
- The cancellation amount is calculated as per the total booking amount and not as per the advance deposited.
- No refunds in case of refusal to use a service/activity mentioned in the itinerary.
- All refunds are processed minus bank charges.
