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Mana Pools & Lake Kariba

Walk with a guide in Mana Pools, then slow right down on a Lake Kariba houseboat.

A houseboat moored on Lake Kariba with an elephant on the shore
Length
9 nights
Countries
Zimbabwe
Best for
Walkers, photographers, groups of friends
Best time
June to October
Getting around
Light-aircraft flights

The route

  1. Nights 1–4

    Mana Pools National Park

    Zimbabwe

    Fly in by light aircraft. Guided walks across the floodplain, canoeing on the Zambezi and elephants among the albida trees.

  2. Nights 5–7

    Lake Kariba houseboat

    Zimbabwe

    Your own floating lodge off Matusadona: sunrise game viewing from the water, tiger fishing and long sunset dinners on deck.

  3. Nights 8–9

    Victoria Falls

    Zimbabwe

    Fly to the Falls for a guided tour and a final sunset on the Zambezi before heading home.

Make it longer: Start with four nights in Hwange for the full Zimbabwe safari.

A sample route to tailor, not a fixed departure. Lodges, flights and activities are confirmed when we plan your trip.