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
$ 630
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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