5 Night Mana Pools Fly-In Safari

Morning/Afternoon:

• Arrive in Harare, Zimbabwe.
• Meet your expert guide, a passionate storyteller, and board a scenic light aircraft flight to Mana Pools National Park.
• Transfer to Chitembe Main Camp, nestled in the wildlife-rich Chitembe region along the Zambezi River.

Afternoon/Evening:

• Settle into your tent (Mhumhi Camp for families or Jackalberry Camp for luxury).
• Join a late-afternoon game drive through open floodplains and riverine forests, spotting elephants, buffalo, or predators (or choose a boat safari or relaxation).
• Enjoy a sandbank sundowner as your guide shares tales of the bush.
• Return for a hearty dinner under the stars in the thatched dining rondavel, hosted by warm camp managers who contribute to Chitembe’s “ultimate” safari experience, as praised by an expert traveler.

Accommodation: Chitembe Main Camp (Mhumhi or Jackalberry tent).

Meals: Dinner.

Activities: Scenic flight, game drive, sandbank sundowner (flexible)

Morning:

• Start with coffee/tea and a light breakfast in the dining rondavel.
• Choose a guided walking safari, a signature experience offering intimate wildlife encounters and a deeper connection to Mana Pools’ landscapes, or opt for a game drive or birding, part of Chitembe’s “finest combination” of activities.
• Return for a delicious brunch by the river.

Afternoon:

• Relax in the lounge or by the Zambezi.
• Select an exclusive boat safari, a rare privilege as Chitembe is the only camp in Mana Pools licensed for powerboats, to watch elephants cross the river, fish for tigerfish, or enjoy a riverside picnic (or choose a game drive or relaxation).

Evening:

• Savor sundowners on the water or sandbank, with guides bringing the bush to life through stories.
• Dine under African skies, with meals crafted by top-tier chefs, embodying the “unmatched experience” highlighted by the seasoned traveler.

Accommodation: Chitembe Main Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner.

Activities: Walking safari, boat safari, sundowner (flexible).

Morning:

• Choose a game drive to explore diverse ecosystems teeming with lions, leopards, wild dogs, and antelope, or opt for a walking safari or birding to spot aquatic birds around the park’s four pools (Green Pool, Chisasiko, Chine, and Long Pool).
• Return for a leisurely breakfast.

Afternoon:

• Unwind in your tent’s seating area or by the riverfront.
• Select an afternoon game drive, another walking safari, or a boat safari for close-up wildlife encounters in the Chitembe region, contributing to Chitembe’s reputation as the “ultimate” safari destination.

Evening:

• Enjoy drinks from the bar and a fireside dinner, with camp managers fostering the heartfelt hospitality that makes Chitembe stand out.

Accommodation: Chitembe Main Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Activities: Game drive, birding, optional walking safari or boat safari (flexible).

Morning:

• Decide on a walking safari to track wildlife, a game drive to explore new areas, or birding in Mana Pools’ scenic landscapes.
• Return for brunch and time to reflect on the soul-stirring wilderness.

Afternoon:

• Choose a final boat safari for a riverside picnic or tigerfish fishing, a thrilling signature experience, or opt for a game drive, bush walk, or relaxation at the lodge, all part of Chitembe’s “truly unmatched experience.”

Evening:

• Celebrate with a farewell dinner under the stars, sharing stories with guides and hosts who make Chitembe the top choice for seasoned safari-goers.

Accommodation: Chitembe Main Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner.

Activities: Walking safari, game drive, boat safari, optional fishing or picnic (flexible).

Morning:

• Enjoy a final breakfast by the Zambezi, reflecting on unforgettable encounters.
• Transfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight back to Harare.
• Connect to onward travel or an optional Victoria Falls extension.

Meals: Breakfast.

Activities: Scenic flight.