Camp Mana
Camp Mana is an owner-run, intimate tented camp on a bend of the Zambezi River, about 15km upstream of Nyamepi, operated by Sunpath Safaris under Craig Chittenden (running Mana Pools operations since 1980) with head guide Steve Bolnick bringing some 40 years of experience to the concession. TripAdvisor rates it 5/5, ranking #1 of 19 properties in Mana Pools from 94 reviews — a genuinely strong, consistent result. The camp featured in David Attenborough's Dynasties, filmed around a resident wild dog pack, and the area is also known for elephant bull Boswell and a resident lion pride.
The camp sleeps 12 guests across 6 walk-in Meru-style en-suite tents. It runs on solar power with generator backup, and — in keeping with Mana Pools' strict low-impact concession rules — the entire camp is fully disassembled and put into storage for around four months each off-season.
Activities are built around walking safaris as the core draw, alongside game drives and canoeing on the Zambezi, taking full advantage of the camp's frontage on the river and its proximity to the floodplain's elephant and predator activity.
Frequently asked questions.
Where is Camp Mana located?
Camp Mana sits at Mana Pools National Park, northern Zimbabwe (Zambezi Valley), and is operated by Sunpath Safaris (Craig Chittenden, since 1980).
How many rooms does Camp Mana have?
The camp sleeps 12 guests across 6 walk-in Meru-style en-suite tents.
What's the power situation?
It runs on solar power with generator backup, and — in keeping with Mana Pools' strict low-impact concession rules — the entire camp is fully disassembled and put into storage for around four months each off-season.
How do I book Camp Mana?
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