Chikwenya
Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
- Price on request
- Camps
- 10 Tent/s
Chikwenya is located on a private concession in Mana Pools with a varied habitat ranging from riverine forest to grasslands, which attracts a variety of wildlife including some rare birdlife. Chikwenya is a photographer’s paradise as it looks out over an open floodplain and the broad Zambezi River, with a backdrop provided by the mountains of the Rift Valley escarpment.
The ten-tented camp (including two family units) is surrounded by a dense forest of albida and Natal mahogany trees, which provide deep shade in the heat of the day. The tents perch on low wooden decks and pine walkways link them to the raised main area.
The lounge, dining and bar area are places of hospitality and relaxation, and a pool, deck and fireplace offer alternate spaces to enjoy the scenery and passing wildlife.
As a private-access area neighbouring Mana Pools National Park, Chikwenya joins the park in playing 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. Actvities include day and night game drives, nature walks, boating and catch and release fishing, all led by skilled guides. Chikwenya is open seasonally between April and mid/late November.
At A Glance
- Remote camp in a beautiful location on the Lower Zambezi
- 10 tented camp, includes 2 family units
- Looking out over the Zambezi River
- Tiger fishing
- Day and night game drives
- Remote, yet rich in both wildlife and experiences
- Great concentration of hippo and crocodile
- Protein-rich albida pods attract many species, particularly elephant, during the dry season
Features:
- ✓ Daily Maid Service
- ✓ Laundry Service
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Swimming Pool
- ✓ Wood Fireplace
Region
Mana Pools National Park lies in the northern part of Zimbabwe, and on the southern side of the Zambezi river. After Victoria Falls, the mighty Zambezi flows from Lake Kariba through a huge rift in the earth’s crust: the Lower Zambezi Valley, marking the border with Zambia.
A small park of just 2,190km², Mana Pools National Park is part of a larger Parks and Wildlife Estate – from the Kariba Dam in the west, to the Mozambique border in the east – the wildlife moves freely in this area and northwards into Zambia.
Over the millennia, the Zambezi has created islands, channels and sandbanks in the valley, and as it changes its course northwards small ox-bow lakes have formed. The name “Mana” means four in the local Shona language, as a reference to the four pools situated in the park. The park is home to a wide range of mammals, including hippo, crocodile, elephant plus a wide variety of aquatic birds. Activities include good fishing, caneoing, game drives, plus it's one of Africa's best areas for walking safaris.
Mana Pools National Park has been a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984; before Victoria Falls, the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, the Khami Ruins, and Matobo Hills National Park.
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| Precipitation (Avg Days) | 31 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 23 | 189 |
Between July and October, Mana Pools is dry but from December through to late April, the rains and flooding of the Zambezi hinder mobility. Read More
Rates
Pricing available on request.
Please contact your Destination Specialist for more information on +44 (0) 1993 824198.
Included:
All meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, laundry, all local drinks - excludes premium imported brands and champagne.
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