What is Mana Pools famous for?
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mana Pools National Park in northern Zimbabwe is one of the most remote and least developed safari parks in the country and is known for its exceptional walking and canoeing safaris.
How do I get to Mana Pools?
Travel by 4WD is essential. Most people fly into Mana Pools airstrip from Kariba, although charters can be booked from other destinations in Zimbabwe. You will most likely enter the country via Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), a short distance from the town of Victoria Falls.
Which town is Mana Pools?
Mana Pools National Park
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
| Zambezi River from Mana Pools | |
| Location | Zimbabwe |
| Part of | Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas |
| Criteria | Natural: (vii), (ix), (x) |
Is Mana Pools open in December?
All of our camps in Mana Pools are closed for the rainy season. January – March and the whole of December, with the exception of Nyamatusi which remains open during December. Kanga Camp, Zambezi Expeditions, Nyamatusi Camp & Nyamatusi Mahogany open for the season.
What animals are in Mana Pools?
Elephant, eland, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, baboons, monkeys, zebra, warthog and hippo are some of the larger herbivores to be seen regularly on the river terraces as they come out to eat the fallen albida fruit.
How many lions are in Mana Pools?
Bearing in mind that the flood plain is only about 10% of Mana Pools National Park and that the lion population in Mana is about 110 lions.
How long is the drive from Harare to Mana Pools?
approximately 5 ½ hours
The drive from Harare to Mana Pools takes approximately 5 ½ hours. Drive along the main Harare – Chirundu road, you will pass the Makuti Garage and Hotel, this is approximately 295 km from Harare, about 3 hours travel time.
Who built Mana Pools?
The first people to live in present-day Mana Pools were the Khoisan, probably originating from North-East Africa. The Khoisan people were well known artists and they left their paintings in well-protected areas everywhere they settled.
Why is it called Mana Pools?
1. Mana means ‘four’ in Zimbabwe’s local dialect Shona. This name was chosen because of the four large permanent pools formed by the meanderings of the middle of the Zambezi River.
What is the best time to visit Mana Pools?
August, September, October and early November are by far the best months for game viewing in this park. Water inland has become extremely scarce so the animals naturally migrate to the bountiful river and the natural pools of Mana.
Is December a good time to visit Zimbabwe?
With mild temperatures, virtually no rain and a low malaria risk, the dry May to October winter season is generally seen as the best time to visit Zimbabwe for game-viewing, although note that September and October are extremely hot and dry months.
Why are there no giraffe in Mana Pools?
Mana Pools has a high density of mammals, but a limited number of species. There are no giraffe not wildebeest which are common in other areas of Zimbabwe. This is because these animals have not venuted into the area, nor being introduced.