A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most extraordinary walking safari destinations. The floodplains of the Zambezi River attract extraordinary concentrations of wildlife during the dry season, and Mana Pools is uniquely one of the only national parks in Africa where you can walk unguided — a freedom that creates an entirely different relationship with the wilderness. Canoe safaris along the Zambezi are genuinely life-changing experiences.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★★☆ Infrastructure: ★★☆☆☆ Photography: ★★★★★
Adventure: ★★★★★ Exclusivity: ★★★★☆ Value for Money: ★★★☆☆ Scenery: ★★★★★
Key wildlife: Elephant (including the famous “Boswell/Apple” tuskers), lion, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, hippo, Nile crocodile, zebra, waterbuck, impala, eland, nyala
Best for: Walking safaris (unguided walking allowed), canoe safaris, serious adventurers, photographers
Best time: August–October (dry season peak, maximum wildlife concentration)
More about this reserve will be added here over time.
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