John's Camp | The Safari Awards

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All you need to know

Intro

Mana Pools National Park is situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River where you will find John's Camp nestled amongst canopies of Trichelia and Mahogany trees. It is a truly natural wilderness and the only wild walking National Park in Africa. Across the vast floodplain one can walk with the giants - our African Bull elephants, dine amidst herds of buffalo, gaze upon prides of lion, enjoy sundowners with hippos on the banks of the Zambezi River and bird watch over 400 species of birds. The camp comprises of 10 beds, made up of 5 twin or double en-suite Meru style tents, a common dining area and a star gazing sleep-out platform for the more adventurous safari traveller.

Highlights

Mana Pools National Park, a World Heritage Site, is perfectly situated in the heart of a natural valley on a unique flood plane, rich and diverse in flora, fauna and wildlife. It is home to 4 of the Big 5 (excluding only Rhino). It’s the only National Park in the world where you are allowed to freely walk with the wild animals and get to experience Africa as it should be - on foot! Being a small camp, with a maximum of 12 guests, means that our excellent guiding team can tailor your safari to suit you, providing a highly personalized experience.

Wildlife

The 2,196 sq. km. Mana Pools National Park is famed for the fantastic walking safaris, with the abundance of water and greenery attracting large numbers of wildlife to the area. Walking safaris give you the opportunity to see over 350 species of birds, elephant, eland, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, baboons, monkeys, zebra, warthog and hippo, as well as carnivores such as lions, leopards, spotted hyaena and cheetah. Guests can also appreciate the Faidherbia albida woodlands on the old river terraces, giving the area a unique appearance.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay

4 nights

Average Price

International rate:
from $740 per person per night
Includes: full board, all game viewing activities (gamedrives, canoeing and walking), laundry, all drinks available locally, transfers to and from Mana Main airstrip
Excludes: Park Fees, French Champagne and premium lables, staff gratuities, transfers in and out of Mana

Child Policy

No children under 12 years unless prior arrangement made with management, or camp is booked on an exclusive basis.

Accommodation

6 Meru style canvas tents under a double fly sheet make up the compliment of 10 beds. Each tent has en-suite bathroom facilities with flush loo and overhanging safari-style bucket showers. Inside the tent is a lit changing area complete with a running water basin. With privacy in mind, the tents are generously spaced out along the floodplain adjacent to the Zambezi River. The dining area is centrally located between the tents, positioned in thick shade, and there is a campfire overlooking the floodplain for evening cocktails and snacks before dinner.

Season

April, May - chance of rain, warm days (28C), cool nights (15C)

June to August – no rain, cold mornings and evenings/nights (8C), sunny days (26C)

September, October - dry and very hot during the day (35C plus), warm nights (25C)

November to March – hot days (30C plus), warm, balmy nights (23C), high chance of rain and thunderstorms

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Best Value Safari Property

As the Mastercard ads say, the experience at John’s camp is priceless

05-04-2024 @ 6:54am
Best Safari Guiding Team

The close interaction with all the guides just adds to the overall safari experience

05-04-2024 @ 6:54am
Best Safari Experience

Just having meals together with the guides, guests, and management team makes the experience so much more special

05-04-2024 @ 6:54am

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