Zimbabwe
Camp Zambezi
For those not wanting a full day
of adventure but time to explore and relax, then Camp Zambezi
provides that perfect combination. Set on magnificent sites under
Acacias and Mahoganies along the Zambezi River, game viewing,
birding and botany are a pleasure.
With your professional guide, you'll
be able to experience the wildlife wonders of Mana by vehicle,
canoe or foot. Enjoy sunrises, sunsets and the stars in exclusivity
and safety. No concrete, fences or generators spoil your experience,
you'll enjoy the open, non-invasive, yet safe tented camps. Once
again a fully staffed and supported camp provides the comfort
of real bush living with delicious cuisine.
Camp Zambezi is an ideal nature experience
for families or larger private groups, or as a way to settle in
or slow down after a canoe or walking trail. Camp Zambezi is a
fixed-point camp in Mana Pools National Park from March/April
to mid November.operated in the up-market - fully supported manner.
. Camp Zambezi will be very small, 7 beds to guarantee exclusivity.
A professional guide will be in residence
to maximize your experience and ensure your safety in the bush.
Camp Zambezi will complement our other safaris, by providing a
good mix of game driving, with walking and canoeing. This camp
will operate in areas where vehicle use will enhance the game
viewing opportunities by having greater mobility.
Camp Zambezi has large walk-in tents
with en suite toilets, hot bucket showers will also be provided
off suite. A full complement of support staff will take care of
your needs and a resident chef will serve up delicious bush cuisine.
This camp will use one of several
sites on the Mana Pools Acacia terraces. The habitat, the main
reason for the Park being a World Heritage site, has high concentrations
of many mammal species, fantastic woodland birding and possibly
the most distinctive treed scenic areas of any National Park in
Africa. The Mana blue haze beneath the striking browse line of
Acacias and Natal Mahoganies is one of those images that remain
in your mind long after your stay.
GUIDES
Client safety is of the utmost importance. We are well known for
the quality of our guides and their level of expertise. We believe
a good guide is essential to make a guest's experience a great
one. Zimbabwe has the highest standard of guide training and licensing
in Africa. So you can rest assured you are in good hands on any
safari and can trust and rely upon the judgment of your guide
at all times.
MEALS AND DRINKS
Meals are prepared fresh each day by the resident chef. Supplies
are brought in from Harare on a weekly basis. The rate is inclusive
of all drinks, including local spirits and wines (red and white
local) with dinner. Dietary preferences are not a problem to cater
for, as long advance notice is given. Bottled water is at hand.
ACTIVITES
Games drives are in open-top 4WD Toyota Land Cruisers. These drives
may take you away from the river, to investigate the different
inland habitats and the diverse occupants that make up the ecology
of the area. Walking to explore and learn about the area, with
your Professional Guide, is the best way to experience the incredible
diversity of animals, insects and flora at Mana Pools. Your guide
carries a weapon at all times. Mana Pools can provide some amazing
experiences, if you are looking for close encounters with game.
Mana is famous for its Bull Elephants, and if we are lucky enough
to encounter one of these gentle giants on foot, it is an experience
never to forget! Canoeing is a wonderful way to take in the tranquility
of the bush, gliding past herds of animals often unaware or uncaring
of our presence. Canoeing is done in 18ft Canadian style canoes,
fitted with comfortable seats and cushions. Life jackets are provided.
We are only too happy to cater for guests with any particular
special interests, such as birding, photography, botany etc. Please
advise us of any special interests prior to arrival. Ideally each
guest should have his or her own set of binoculars to maximize
the safari experience.
Fishing is also a popular activity
from Camp Zambezi particularly towards the end of the dry season
- Sept/Oct when the tiger are biting. Camp Zambezi is the perfect
launch point each day for the fishing enthusiasts. You can canoe
out from the camp each day and explore some of the Islands and
channels and spend the whole day fishing if you like, with out
the pressure of having to get to the next canoe camp down river,
as per a canoe trail.
IN CAMP
Camp Zambezi is a true bush camp - no electricity, no permanent
structures, no plumbing, etc. A taste of the way safaris used
to be. The camp is designed to be erected and dismantled within
hours. Leaving no trace of its existence on the environment. The
camp has comfortable beds with linen and duvets.
The large tents have en suite toilet
facilities for night use. A long drop loo will also be provided
for day use. Staff will service your tents each day; laundry can
be done in camp. All water used in camp has been filtered. Bottled
water is also available. Each morning staff will fill your wash
stand out side of your tent with hot water for washing or shaving.
Lighting is via hurricane lamps; guests should bring their own
torch. The romantic light of the candelabra at the dinner table
makes dining in the African bush, surrounded by the evening sounds
a very special occasion.
MARS
All guests are advised to obtain cover by (Mars Medical Air Rescue).
Comprehensive first aid kits are located in the camp, vehicles,
and canoes and carried by your guide when walking. Your Professional
guide has attained a high level of training in first aid care.
RADIO COMMUNCATIONS
As well as being armed your guide carries a radio for communications
direct to MARS as well as our base in Mana. A direct radio link
between our Mana Pools base camp and our Harare office is in place
for communications. The VHF radio also links to UAS (United Air
Services)
INDEMNITY FORM
Due to the nature of safaris, guests will be required to sign
and Indemnity Form, on arrival in Mana Pools.
OTHER NOTES
Guests should ensure they have a supply of any special medications
they may require. Luggage should be limited to 10kg in a soft
bag. Arrangements can be made for those with excess baggage. As
with any safari neutral color clothing should be worn.
Departures: any day April
15 - Movember 15
Price: Nov.-June - US$750
each, July -Oct. = US$960 each
