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    Chikwenya Camp

    Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

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    Overview

    Chikwenya Camp is a wildlife photographer’s paradise as it overlooks an open floodplain and the broad Zambezi River. If you are in search of a Mana Pools National Park adventure, look no further than this Wilderness Safaris classic camp. The views are endless at Chikwenya Camp, capture epic moments with a perfect backdrop provided by the mountains of the Rift Valley escarpment.

    The camp features seven tented units including two family units that are surrounded by a dense forest of albida and Natal mahogany trees that allow guests solace from the heat of the day. Each tent is set on low decks with wooden walkways linking to the main area. The lounge, dining and bar areas are places of hospitality and relaxation. Guests tend to enjoy in wondrous banter and share their adventure stories by the pool, deck and fireplace while enjoying the various wildlife species passing by.

    As a private-access area neighbouring Mana Pools National Park, Chikwenya Camp plays an important role in protecting what is considered to be one of the great wildlife spectacles on the continent and in preserving a feel of real wilderness – a function that is recognised in its World Heritage Site status.

    About Mana Pools National Park

    The Mana Pools National Park is regarded as one of Zimbabwe’s best parks and is one of the finest wilderness areas in Africa. Mana Pools National Park is a superb safari destination suited for wildlife enthusiasts of all sorts. Situated at the northernmost point of Zimbabwe straddling the Zambian border, Mana Pools is remarkably beautiful: a riverine wilderness on the Zambezi River of pools, floodplains, baobab trees and forests that feels totally remote and never gets crowded.

    The park is famous for its huge elephant herds and is known for great sightings of lion and leopard as well as being one of the best places in Africa to find endangered wild dogs. The appeal of the park is not just its wildlife – it’s how you get to experience the bush in immersive ways: staying in unfenced campsites in the midst of the wilderness and going on walking and canoeing safaris to see animals without the noise of a car. Mana Pools is also one of the only parks in Africa where you can walk without a guide (although this isn’t recommended for safety reasons unless you have a lot of bush experience).

    Staying in one of Mana Pool’s exclusive unfenced campsites along the Zambezi River is a highlight for many intrepid visitors to the park. Booking one of these campsites for just your group means you’ll be able to have a totally wild experience in the bush with no one else around – just the wild animals that might wander in between your tents.

    Mana Pools is one of Africa’s best places to do walking safaris – the thin vegetation means that visibility is excellent, so you’ll have the chance to get up close to big game. In addition, the walking guides in the park are among the best in Africa.

    Canoeing safaris in Mana Pools are an incredible way to experience raw nature at its best: you spend your days paddling along the Zambezi past pods of hippos and scores of animals drinking on the banks, and at nighttime you’ll camp under the stars on untouched islands.

    Reserve
    • Name
      Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
    • Size
      219,600 hectares
    Children

    6+ welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Camp Unfenced
    • Bush Walks
    • Child Friendly
    • Eco-Friendly
    • Malaria area
    • No Cell Phone Signal
    • No Wi-Fi
    • No Off Road
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    Why We Love It
    • Chikwenya Camp is a Wilderness Safaris Classic Camp
    • Activities: land & water (water activities dependant on seasonal flood levels)
    • Perfectly situated in the Mana Pools National Park 
    • Chikwenya Camp is open seasonally between April and mid-November
    • This stunning camp is remote, yet rich in both wildlife and experiences
    • Within this region, protein-rich albida pods attract many species, particularly elephants, during the dry season, offering an exclusive game-viewing experience
    • Chikwenya lies on one of the most beautiful stretches of the lower Zambezi
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    • 5 Tented Suites

      2 Family Tents

    • Setting: Perfect set overlooking the mountains of the Rift Valley
    Activities
    • Day & Night Game Drives
    • Boating
    • Canoeing / Kayaking
    • Guided Walks
    • Seasonal Catch & Release Fishing
    Children

    6+ welcome

    Children Game Drive Policy

    6+ welcome on game drives

    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    7 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per person per night sharing
    • From
      USD 439
    • Normal selling rate
      USD 1,626
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    • Validity Date
      Valid from 27 June 2025 until 19 November 2025
    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Luxury Tented accommodation
    • All meals
    • Twice daily scheduled camp activities
    • Local drinks
    • Laundry
    • Park fees
    Closest Airport

    Victoria Falls International Airport

    Drive Time

    Self-Drive

    7-hour drive from Harare. Self-driving guests to the Mana Pools National Park must stop at the office of Marongora National Park which is approximately 7 kilometres from Makuti to purchase a permit to enter the park. Only accessible by 4x4 vehicles.

    Fly-In

    2-hour, 50-minute scheduled flight from Victoria Falls International Airport to Chikwenya Airstrip followed by a 10-minute drive into camp. (Depending on wildlife sightings, scenery and photographic opportunities en-route)

     

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    Reserve
    • Name
      Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
    • Size
      219,600 hectares
    Location
    • Chikwenya Game Lodge, Zimbabwe

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    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount and are subject to change
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Please note, childminding is generally at an additional cost
    Children

    6+ welcome

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