It takes a bit of creative planning to include Mana Pools in your itinerary. But we can do it, and it’s definitely worth it. We think its huge expanse of water, meandering channels, river oxbows, and big game – including elephants and grunting hippos – aren’t to be missed.
It was the first National Park in Zimbabwe to be made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s plenty to see and do by the river (canoeing on the Zambezi and sundowner cruises are particular highlights), but the scenery away from the water is beautiful too. And in our opinion, nothing beats driving at dusk to the soundscape of the lions calling.
