MANA POOLS

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AN OFF-GRID VISIT

To Mana Pools National Park

ZIMBABWE, PROMISES UNPARALLELED

Wildlife, Untouched Wilderness

AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE ON FOOT.

As one of the least developed national parks in Southern Africa, Mana Pools boasts a pristine wilderness free from human encroachment that is far and few between in modern times. “Mana” means “four” in Shona, the most commonly spoken of Zimbabwe’s 16 official languages, and refers to the four pools which are permanent fixtures in the park. Mana Pools is the only national park in Southern Africa where you can walk on foot without a guide – although that is not recommended without sufficient bush experience.

MANA POOLS IS HOME TO

A Vast Flood Plain Which Transforms Into Lush Green Pastures

Located in the lower Zambezi region of northern Zimbabwe on the border of Zambia, Mana Pools is home to a vast flood plain which transforms into lush green pastures with scattered lakes during the rainy season. As the hot and dry season approaches, the lakes dry up and large concentrations of animals can be found at the few remaining water sources. This seasonal phenomenon makes Mana Pools one of the best ecosystems for wildlife viewing in the world.

ZIMBABWE

/2020

OFF-ROADING
/of any kind is (COMPLETELY) FORBIDDEN

BEYOND THE FLOOD PLAIN

LIES THE /Magical (BLUE) FOREST

home to the Acacia Albida trees where shifting light creates a hazy blue effect in the distance. The Blue Forest is also home to Mana’s resident superstar elephants: Boswell, J.D., Fred, and Pretty Boy. This crew, led by Boswell, is known for standing on their hind legs to eat from the Acacia trees.