Little Ruckomechi is owned and operated by the well-established Wilderness Safaris, who also own the larger Ruckomechi Camp a few kilometres upriver. Both camps sit within a 40km² private concession bordering the western boundary of Mana Pools National Park, set against a scenic backdrop of the Zambezi River and the mountains of the rift valley escarpment beyond. The environments within the concession change from mopane woodland, scrubland dominated by Jesse bush, and open grassland areas (typically flooded during times of high water), which provides habitat for high concentrations of game.

Little Ruckomechi has four large tented chalets, although a maximum of three are occupied unless the camp is fully booked by a private group. These chalets are raised a foot or so above the ground on wooden platforms, and are decorated with modern safari chic; with canvas walls, plenty of natural wood, and a large gauze window along the front of the tents, they have an airy, elegant style. Each open-plan room is furnished with a king-size or twin beds beneath an electric ceiling fan, a large wooden wardrobe, writing desk, and a wooden counter with two copper washbasins. There is also a ‘wet-room’ style shower, which will work well for romantic couples, but may be more awkward for platonic friends sharing a room. The toilet is in a small separate room at the back of the room.

At Litte Ruckomechi focus on game drives and walking safaris within the camp’s private concession. Motorboats are not allowed on the river inside the national park, but they are permitted within the Ruckomechi concession. This means that river-based game viewing activities, sundowner cruises, and catch-and-release fishing are all possible from motorboats at Little Ruckomechi. Canoeing with a qualified guide is also possible, although this needs to be organised through its sister camp, Ruckomechi. If you hope to make canoeing one of your main activities while you are here, we would suggest staying at this larger property upstream.