Zimbabwe
Mana Pools
Mana Pools National Park in
northern Zimbabwe is best known for its exceptional walking and
canoeing safaris.
Mana means ‘four’ in Shona, in reference to the four large permanent pools formed by the meanderings of the middle Zambezi.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, Mana pools is physically protected by the Zambezi River to the north and the steep
escarpment (which rises to over 1,000 m from the valley floor) to the
south in Zambia.
A remote and
truly 'African' safari park, Mana Pools National Park is located in the
extreme north of Zimbabwe right on the Zambezi River and far from all
major towns and settlements. Known to be one of the least developed
National Parks in the whole of Southern Africa, Mana is simply bursting
with birdlife and wildlife, especially during the dry season from June
to October.
