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| DAY 1
- ARRIVE RUCKOMECHI – MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK
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Today you will fly by light aircraft into the Ruckomechi airstrip near Mana Pools National Park. Early this afternoon after meeting your guide and going through a thorough a safety briefing, you begin your journey. Today’s route will be leisurely as you familiarize your self with the start sturdy Canadian canoes, about 8 miles down stream to your mobile camp in the Mana Pools National Park. The camp will have already been set up in advance and you will have cools drinks waiting for you when you arrive.
Relax around the fire before dinner and get a good nights rest for your early start tomorrow.
Overnight
- Mobile Adventure Camp (L,D) |
| DAYS 2/3
- MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK
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You have two full days exploring the pools and the river. You will also depart on foot into the bush where you can get a new perspective on the wildlife. You are awakened before dawn with tea/coffee and biscuits and we try to get onto the water just before sunrise. This is a magical time on the river as the water is usually calm and the peace and tranquility is amazing.
After paddling for usually about two hours, we beach the canoes on the bank of the Zambezi River and set out for a game walk. The guide chooses a suitable area, based on his knowledge of the area and game movements and we take a few hours to explore on foot, and unravel some of the intricacies of the bush. After returning to the canoes, and a light snack, we continue canoeing to a suitable lunch spot, arriving around midday. Lunch is carried in the canoes and is usually consists of a salad and cold meats.
After some time to relax in the shade we move on arriving at the next camp at dusk. The camp, and all the luggage, will have been moved by the camp staff and all that is required to be done by participants is to enjoy a hot shower under the stars, and a cold drink, followed by dinner. The daily distances covered from one camp to the next are around 10 to 14 miles (20 to 25 km) the daily routine will vary according to wildlife movements.
Overnight
- Mobile Adventure Camp (all meals & activities) |
| DAY 4
- MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK - DEPART
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After breakfast by the river, you will either be transferred by Land Rover or a walk to the nearby Chikwenya airstrip for your light aircraft flight to your next destination. (B,L)
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| ABOUT THE MOBILE CAMPS
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While camping you will sleep in spacious 10ft x 10ft (3m x 3m) dome tents (large enough to stand in, maximum of two guests per tent). They are well ventilated with a mini veranda and individual hand basins for each guest outside the tent. Stretcher beds, bedrolls with crisp linen, duvets and pillows, towels and amenities are provided. In addition, there is a shared bedside table, coir mat (inside) and a 12v reading light. Bathrooms are en-suite with a serviced tin bucket shower (hot water available when guests require it) plus a short-drop toilet. There is also a separate dining tent and lounge and separate kitchen area
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| NOTE
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This Exploration is perfect for adventurous travelers, allowing guests the closest possible encounters with wildlife on one of the greatest rivers in Africa. This thrilling experience traverses the Mana Pools National Park, through the heart of Mana Pools and along the Zambezi's shoreline. Each night is spent camping on the banks of the Zambezi River, ultimately finishing 40 miles (65km) downstream. Encounters with animals, whether on canoe or on foot, are up close and awe-inspiring. The Trail is for reasonably fit guests and is led by an experienced guide. Support vehicles and staff assist guests and set up camp each day.
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