| MANA
POOLS NATIONAL PARK:
1.ZAMBEZI RIVER TENTED CAMP
ZImbabwe’s
prime world heritage site.
Mana Pools was established as a national park in 1963 and has
been protected as a non-hunting area since 1955. Mana comprises
of 219,600 ha of prime wilderness with extensive river frontage
along the Zambezi river.
The rich and varied fauna populations tend to concentrate on the
floodplain during the dry season when water elsewhere is scarce
and when the numerous acacia albida shed their protein-rich pods.
Mammals include elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hippopotamus,
hyena, honey badger, warthog, zebra, cheetah, wild dog and a wide
range of antelope species including kudu, eland, bushbuck, waterbuck
and impala.
Bird life is prolific with over 380 species present.
Mana has well developed woodland of acacia (acacia albida), mahogany
(trichilia emetica) and sausage (kigelia africana) trees. The
valley floor is dominated by mopane (colophospermum mopane) and
deciduous thickets known as jesse.
The magic of Mana stems from the all
pervading sense of the wild and natural, the parks remoteness
and the licence to wonder on foot from 6am to 6pm according to
the dictates of individual courage!
ACCESIBILTY:
Mana pools - by road from Harare (approx.
5 hours). Air charters into Mana pools
airstrip are available
ACOMMODATION:
Mana pools - safari tents each with
two single beds, mattresses, sleeping liners and pillows. The
tents are bug proof. Traditional (long drop) loos and shower open
to the stars.
COSTS:
It includes transport, accommodation,
three meals, and all game activities. Wine and soft drinks are
provided. Smokers please bring your own supply of cigarettes.
Not included are costs of personal laundry, alcoholic beverages,
gratuities as well as any excursion not related to the safari.
ACTIVITIES:
Game viewing by 4x4 vehicles, wilderness
walking trails, bird watching, observing game and birds at close
quarters, fishing in the Zambezi river.
The daily activities are very flexible and your particular wishes
can be catered for.
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
Mana Pools - Sunpath
Safaris prefers to keep the number of
guests to six (minimum of 2) but can accommodate larger groups
if requested.
WHAT TO BRING:
Clothing should be casual and lightweight. Bright colours should
be avoided and neutral colours (khaki, green, brown) preferred.
A jersey for those cold evenings, sleeping attire or tracksuit.
Comfortable pair of walking shoes. Personal toiletries and medication.
An insect repellent is recommended.
Wide brimmed hat, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion.
A good flashlight, binoculars, camera and video recorder. Please
ensure you have enough film and batteries for the duration of
your safari.
2.CHITAKE SPRINGS TENTED CAMP
3
NIGHTS/4DAYS - MAXIMUM 8 PAX:
The
Chitake River has its source in the Mana Pools escarpment of
the Zambezi Valley. A perennial spring, at the foothills, which
flows for 1km within the canyon walls of the Chitake River provide
the only source of water for a large concentration of game in
this area. Herds of buffalo, elephant, zebra and antelope, which
depend on this water for survival, sustain prides of lion and
numerous leopard.
Activities
include bush walks and sitting in "hides" observing
game at the water. There are no facilities provided by National
Parks at Chitake Springs, therefore, along with the camp staff,
beds, sheets, blankets and camp equipment, we have a portable
bush shower - basic, but adequate - giving the real atmosphere
of a safari camp.
TRANSPORT
- PICK-UP/DROP OFF:
KARIBA
PICK-UP:
Clients
must arrange their itinerary to spend the evening before the safari
in Kariba and on arrival telephone Kariba 2946 to confirm final
details for the early morning pick-up the next day.
MAKUTI
TRAVEL LODGE, MAKUTI PICK-UP/DROP OFF:
Clients
can overnight here or drive from Harare (depart Harare 06:00am)
to meet our vehicle between 09:30/10:30am on the day of departure.
The hotel has a nominal charge for looking after vehicles during
the owner's absence.
DROP
OFF:
The
safari vehicle arrives at Makuti Travel Lodge, Makuti between
12:00/14:00pm in time for a light lunch. This enables people who
have left their cars at the hotel to drive to Harare that afternoon.
The vehicle arrives in Kariba in time for the late afternoon flight
to Harare.
DATES:
In
2003 we depart from Kariba every Wednesday and return on Saturdays.
YOU SHOULD BRING:
Shorts,
T-shirts, light & comfortable walking boots, sandals, sun
hat, personal toiletries, sun block, mosquito repellent. A jersey
or tracksuit is advisable for the winter months (May - August),
lightweight rainwear for the summer rainy season (November - April),
torch, film and cigarettes if you are a smoker. |
