Mana Pools & Lake Kariba – 7 Days
Mana Pools National Park is one of Africa's last true wildernesses – a UNESCO World Heritage Site where elephant, lion, and wild dog roam free. Combine this with the vast expanse of Lake Kariba, one of the world's largest man-made lakes, for a truly unforgettable 7-day adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Harare → Chirundu
Drive north to Chirundu on the Zambezi. Overnight Chirundu.
Chirundu → Mana Pools
Enter Mana Pools on sandy river tracks. Set up camp at Nyamepi. Afternoon game drive along the Zambezi floodplain.
Mana Pools Game Drives
Dawn game drive. Walk with a professional armed guide (optional). Canoe on the Zambezi in the afternoon.
Mana Pools Full Day
Full day exploration of the four pools. Look for elephant standing on hind legs to reach the apple-ring acacia trees.
Mana Pools → Kariba
Exit Mana Pools and drive to Kariba. Check in to houseboat or lakeside camp. Sunset cruise on the lake.
Lake Kariba
Tiger fishing, birdwatching, and game drives in Matusadona. Visit the Kariba Dam wall.
Kariba → Harare
Morning cruise then return drive to Harare. Vehicle return and debrief.