Nyamatusi Camp
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Nyamatusi Camp is in a remote and wild corner of Mana Pools, this charming, luxury tented camp is set on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Starting price per person
What to Expect
One of the most diverse safari regions in Africa is Mana Pools National Park, with its rich variety of habitats: sprawling wetlands, riverine forests, open plains and the four large permanent pools for which the park is named (mana means ‘four’ in Shona). Set in a belt of mature forest on the edge of a crook of the Zambezi, Nyamatusi is a brand-new lodge, elegant and understated, and designed with natural materials so that nothing gets between guests and the frankly sensational views. With just six tents, this intimate setting offers down-to-earth, attentive hospitality in an unforgettable World Heritage Site.
Highlights
Six elevated tents have decks and a free-flowing atmosphere. Screen doors shelter you as you sleep in your king-sized bed, but fold back ingeniously when you’re ready to surface and take in the views. There’s a small lounge and, at the rear, an en-suite bathroom with a double basin, shower and deep bathtub. Outdoor showers are always a treat, and there’s a small plunge pool for when temperatures soar. A built-in sofa beneath a shady mahogany is great for scenery-gazing.
Wildlife viewing in Mana Pools means an excellent cross-section of animals, from lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and zebra, to some 400 recorded bird species – enough to satisfy the most ardent of birders. The park has one of the greatest concentrations of hippo and crocodile, thanks to the ever-constant water supply. For us, being able to explore Mana Pools on foot, combined with canoe safaris on the river and game drives with superlative guides, makes this a particularly special destination.
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