Hiking Safaris Mana Pools Zimbabwe Africa
Hiking and walking safaris in Mana Pools is an authentic and unique experience. Mana is one of those remote and thankfully least developed safari parks.
Trails are conducted by one of the legends of the area, namely Stretch Ferreira. With over 35 years of safari experience, you are truly in the hands of an expert.
Up close and personal with Mana’s wildlife, each day offers a magic all of its own. Follow the spoor wherever it may take you. Walk with the elephants, trail the lion and enjoy a life changing experience.
MANA POOLS BIRD LIFE
more than 450 bird species
egrets. herons, kingfishers, eagles, lapwings, bee eaters, snake eagles
BEST TIME TO VISIT
during the dry season
June to October
WILDLIFE
100 plus mammal species can be found here including buffalo, leopards, cheetah, hippos, crocs, lion, African wild dog, hyena
Highlights
■ Walking safaris are conducted from the luxury tented camp and are included in the cost
■ On foot you can take the time to examine the smaller things of the bush factory at close range:
spoor tracking
dung identification
plants hidden values
the role of insects
magnificent birding
butterfly beauties – en masse
■ Should you be lucky enough to meet a wild animal up close, you will have a memory for life
■ With a walk on the wildside the sense of achievement and enjoyment is like no other
Accommodation
is in East African style tents. Tents are either double or twin with comfortable mattresses and mosquito nets.
After a day of walking hot outdoor showers are on hand.
Dine under the stars,
laze around the campfire and tell stories
all night long.
Mana Pools National Park
a world heritage site of natural beauty. Carved by the Zambezi river where the river’s channels have formed seasonal pools. Wildlife is abundant here with herds of impala, zebra, buffalo, elephant, waterbuck and kudu. Predators such as lion, wild dog and hyena are not too far away.
In addition to the variety of wildlife there is more than 450 species of bird to be found.
Packing essentials
comfortable hiking / walking shoes that have already been worn in
comfortable clothes but no bright colours
warm jacket/beanie for the cold early mornings and evenings
As well as your own personal toiletries and medications, insect repellent and anti malaria tablets are also recommended.
A torch is useful and don’t forget the camera and binoculars.