5-Day Fly in Mana Pools Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Harare to Mana Pools

Morning/Afternoon:
Arrive in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Meet your expert guide, a passionate storyteller, and board a scenic light aircraft flight to Mana Pools National Park.
Transfer to Chitembe River Lodge, nestled in the wildlife-rich Chitembe region along the Zambezi River.

Afternoon/Evening:
Settle into your tent (Mhumhi Camp for families or Jackalberry Camp for luxury).
Join a late-afternoon game drive through open floodplains and riverine forests, spotting elephants, buffalo, or predators (or choose a boat safari or relaxation).
Enjoy a sandbank sundowner as your guide shares tales of the bush.
Return for a hearty dinner under the stars in the thatched dining rondavel, hosted by warm camp managers who contribute to Chitembe’s “ultimate” safari experience, as praised by an expert
traveler.

Activities: Scenic flight, game drive, sandbank sundowner (flexible).

Main Destination:

Mana Pools National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season July to September

Best Weather April to September (Rains rarely fall)

Wildlife in Mana Pools NP

ElephantAbundant

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

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LeopardOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Jackalberry Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Morning Walking Safari & Evening River Safari

Morning:
Start with coffee/tea and a light breakfast in the dining rondavel. Choose a guided walking safari, a signature experience offering intimate wildlife encounters & a deeper connection to Mana Pools’ landscapes, or opt for a game drive or birding, part of Chitembe’s “finest combination” of activities. Return for a delicious brunch by the river.

Afternoon:
Relax in the lounge or by the Zambezi.
Select an exclusive boat safari, a rare privilege as Chitembe is the only camp in Mana Pools licensed for powerboats, to watch elephants cross the river, fish for tigerfish, or enjoy a riverside picnic or choose a game drive or relaxation.

Evening:
Savor sundowners on the water or sandbank, with guides bringing the bush to life through stories.
Dine under African skies, with meals crafted by top-tier chefs.

Activities: Walking safari, boat safari, sundowner (flexible).

Main Destination:

Mana Pools National Park

Accommodation:

Jackalberry Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

A Choice of Wildlife Activities

Morning:
Choose a game drive to explore diverse ecosystems teeming with lions, leopards, wild dogs, and antelope, or opt for a walking safari or birding to spot aquatic birds around the park’s four pools (Green Pool, Chisasiko, Chine, and Long Pool).
Return for a leisurely breakfast.

Afternoon:
Unwind in your tent’s seating area or by the riverfront. Select an afternoon game drive, another walking safari, or a boat
safari for close-up wildlife encounters in the Chitembe region, contributing to Chitembe’s reputation as the “ultimate” safari destination.

Evening:
Enjoy drinks from the bar and a fireside dinner, with camp managers fostering the heartfelt hospitality that makes Chitembe stand out.

Activities: Game drive, birding, optional walking safari or boat safari (flexible).

Main Destination:

Mana Pools National Park

Accommodation:

Jackalberry Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Walking Safari or Game Drive or Boat Safari or Tiger Fishing

Morning:
Decide on a walking safari to track wildlife, a game drive to explore new areas, or birding in Mana Pools’ scenic landscapes.
Return for brunch and time to reflect on the soul-stirring wilderness.

Afternoon:
Choose a final boat safari for a riverside picnic or tigerfish fishing, a thrilling signature experience, or opt for a game drive, bush walk, or relaxation at the lodge, all part of Chitembe’s “truly unmatched experience.”

Evening:
Celebrate with a farewell dinner under the stars, sharing stories with guides and hosts who make Chitembe the top choice for seasoned safari-goers.

Activities: Walking safari, game drive, boat safari, optional fishing or picnic (flexible).

Main Destination:

Mana Pools National Park

Accommodation:

Jackalberry Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Scenic Flight to Harare

Morning:
Enjoy a final breakfast by the Zambezi, reflecting on unforgettable encounters.
Transfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight back to Harare.
Connect to onward travel or an optional Victoria Falls extension.

Activities: Scenic flight.

Main Destination:

Mana Pools National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.