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Camp Mana is located in Mana Pools, which is  a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the last truly wild parts of Africa .  Camp Mana is an owner run safari operator, with professional guides, first-hand knowledge of the area and more than 35 years’ experience.  Their ethos is to “touch the earth lightly” and leave as light an environmental footprint as possible, while providing very personal and memorable experiences in the wilderness.  In my opinion, they fulfil this 100%, if not 200%! Camp Mana provides not one, but TWO out of this world locations in which to choose your ideal adventure in Mana Pools.
The first of these locations is Camp Mana, an exclusive tented camp located on the banks of the Zambezi, overlooking the stunning Zambian mountains.  There are 8 en-suite tents, which are very roomy, with all the comforts you will need for a stay in the bush.  There is also a central dining and entertainment area, made up of a Bedouin stretch tent with Afghan influenced style. This is the ideal place to just relax and watch the ever-changing scene of animals coming down to the flood plain to drink and eat.

There are many things that make Camp Mana unique and different from the other camps in Mana Pools, one of which is the fact the camp is located in an area that has part of the vast flood plain in front of the camp – most of the other camp sites are on a raised bank, which limits flow of animals in front of the camp.  As Steve, the professional guide says, you don’t even need to leave camp to see your fill of animals, a lot of the time you see more game from the dining tent than you do on a game drive!

If you think Camp Mana is wild, then Camp Mana’s other location will blow your mind.  Camp Chitake is located 45km inland from the Zambezi River, at the Chitake Springs.  This is a unique water source that flows all year round making it a hive of activity for animals, especially in the dryer months.  Camp Chitake is a more rustic and intense mobile camp, with three 3x3m dome tents and shared shower and toilet facilities.  Chitake is well known for its phenomenal walking safaris, and this you most definitely cannot do without one of the professional guides Sunpath Safaris provide. 

All of the staff and guides at Camp Mana have a passion and have specially trained to operate in the bush, which shines through.  They never get tired of ferrying drinks and meals from the kitchen area to the dining tent, ensuring your drinks are always cold and meals are hot.  A guide escorts you back to your tent in the evening when you are ready for bed, to ensure you don’t encounter any unwanted attention from your wild neighbours.  Mention has to be made that due to the wildness of these camps, there is a minimum age restriction of 14 years old, which is totally understandable once you have been to the camps and seen how close you are to wild animals. Whether you want the more luxurious Camp Mana experience, or the wilder Camp Chitake adventure, Camp Mana is most definitely my operator of choice in Mana Pools and if you can’t choose which camp to go to, why not do both!  We can tailor make your ideal package, including both Camp Chitake and Camp Mana.  As well as game drives and guided walks, Camp Mana also offer canoeing and Kariba houseboat excursions.  
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We had a fantastic experience with Bryony and her team. Bryony is clearly knowledgeable about the region and guided us through our options and the Lake Kariba houseboat booking and choices. We had a fantastic time and I would thoroughly recommend using Heartveld.
  
 
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What an incredible holiday we just had in Zimbabwe. Thanks Bryony & Heartveld Adventures. Camp Mana was definitely the highlight for us.
  
 
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We have just had an amazing 6 nights on Tambarara houseboat organised by Heartveld Adventures.  The boat was very comfortable and the staff were excellent.  The captain, Reg, was very professional and helpful, the chef cooked delicious meals, the barman kept our drinks flowing, the cleaners left animals made from our towels on our beds at night and the guys on the tender boat were so good with the boys aged 3, 5, 7 and 9 showing them what to do and putting on worms, for us as well. Highly recommended.
  
 
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Good range of houseboats and friendly, helpful response
  
 
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The trip was all you could ask for when you want to relax and forget about the world. 

Captain Godrey and his team consisting Pilot, Chef Takesure and Silas made our stay comfortable and easy. The food was flavourful and filling. You couldn’t say no to Chef Takesure’s meals. Silas kept our cooler box ready every day because he knew we loved our drinks cold and first thing in the morning. Pilot and Captain Godfrey took us to amazing views, magical sunset cruises and helped me find all the crocodiles I was looking for.

I totally recommend Heartveld Adventures for all your Kariba fantasies! ☀️⛴️🍹#February2025
  
 
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Right from when I started researching the trip in November last year, Bryony has been an absolute star. Nothing was ever too much hassle, especially with the rigours of trying to effect payment then!

Then the houseboat in Kariba! What an amazing trip we had on the Ponty, and once again Bryony organised transfers and things on the spot, awesome and a big thank you to you and Char, the Ponty was the highlight of our Zim Epic!

I cannot recommend Bryony and Heartveld Adventures enough, was so good to meet you at Charara,

Cheers and thanks again

Glenn and Family.
  
 
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Yes I recommend Heartveld Adventures. Great customer service and quick responses
  
 
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Great service, nothing was too much trouble, quick replies and responses🤙
  
 
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Heartveld Adventures really goes the extra mile when it comes to customer service. They really think of everything that would be needed for a great holiday. We've been on Driftwood Houseboat twice and am going on the African Queen in September 24.  Really is an amazing experience with amazing staff, very helpful and caring about your comfort and enjoyment. Thank you so much 💖
  
 
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Came across Heartveld Adventures blog by chance whilst trying to plan a holiday adventure in Zimbabwe.Offloaded my thoughts to Bryony, and a well sorted package with more than I asked for was presented.Stopped looking all over the internet for any possible deals, as this was the DEAL.If your intention is to go to Zimbabwe and enjoy its hidden treasures whilst accommodated in places you wouldn't have thought of and known existed, then save yourself the trouble, and get hold of Heartveld Adventures. Their service is what makes the country keeps going.Well done Bryony
  
 
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