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Take a trip to Mana Pools National Park on your Zimbabwe Vacation
Mana Pools National Park is a wildlife conservation area found in northern Zimbabwe and remains one of the least developed national parks in all of Southern Africa on a Zimbabwe tour.
The park is 2,196 square kilometres in size but is part of the larger 10,500 square kilometres Parks and Wildlife Estate that runs from the Kariba Dam to the border of Mozambique. While much of the area had been protected as a non-hunting area since the 1930s, it was not officially recognized as a national park until 1963. It would later become a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
Mana Pools constitutes a region of the lower Zambezi River that sees flood plains turn into lakes during the rainy season. Once the lakes begin to dry and thus recede, the area becomes a hot spot for large game in search of water. The name Mana means “Four” in the Shona language in reference to the four large permanent pools found within the park.
Due to its water sources, Mana Pools is a haven for both Nile crocodiles and hippopotami, hosting the country’s largest concentrations of these species. Large populations of elephants and buffalo are present during the dry season while predators like leopards, lions and cheetahs are also found in the park. Mana Pools is far from any major town and wildlife roams freely making the park one of Africa’s most renowned game viewing areas on travel to Zimbabwe.
Due to its water sources, Mana Pools is a haven for both Nile crocodiles and hippopotami, hosting the country’s largest concentrations of these species. Large populations of elephants and buffalo are present during the dry season while predators like leopards, lions and cheetahs are also found in the park. Mana Pools is far from any major town and wildlife roams freely making the park one of Africa’s most renowned game viewing areas on travel to Zimbabwe.
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Classic Zimbabwe: Vic Falls, Hwange, Lake Kariba & Mana Pools
Mana Pools National Park, Lake Kariba, Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls (City), and Victoria FallsUncover Zimbabwe’s wild beauty on this small group safari, from thundering Victoria Falls to epic elephant encounters in Hwange, Lake Kariba, and Mana Pools.
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Classic Zimbabwe: Vic Falls, Hwange, Lake Kariba & Mana Pools
Mana Pools National Park, Lake Kariba, Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls (City), and Victoria FallsUncover Zimbabwe’s wild beauty on this small group safari, from thundering Victoria Falls to epic elephant encounters in Hwange, Lake Kariba, and Mana Pools.
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Victoria falls is truly one of the greatest Wonders of the world! Apart from admiring its awe-inspiring beauty you can also take part in activities such as bungee jumping and swimming at the top of the falls - truly exhilarating!
The best times to visit Zimbabwe are May–October; offering dry weather, excellent wildlife viewing, comfortable temperatures, and peak visibility at major parks.
Travelers should experience a traditional Mbira music performance, showcasing Zimbabwe’s spiritual rhythms, storytelling, and deep cultural heritage through captivating live music.
Hippopotamus submerged in waters of Mana Pools NP
A lioness and her cubs as seen on a Mana Pools ...
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An elephant checking out the camp
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