Mana Pools Parks and Wildlife Land Travel Guide

  Sunset on the Zambezi
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  • Sunset on the Zambezi
      Sunset on the Zambezi
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  • Look Out for Hippos!
      Look Out for Hippos!
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  • Be Alert For Hippos
      Be Alert For Hippos
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  • Zambezi River
      Zambezi River
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  • Pondering Away At Mana Pools
      Pondering Away At Mana Pools
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Visiting the Pools

Visiting the Pools, Mana Pools Parks and Wildlife Land

 Waxbag Says:  The Zambezi is a great spot to walk along to spot game and birds, however, the pools from which the park got its name is a must. There are four oxbow lakes that are fairly close to the Zambezi and are full of hippo and crocodile, as well as the occasional drinker either bird... 

Mano Pools, A Wild Africa

Mano Pools, A Wild Africa, Mana Pools Parks and Wildlife Land

 Waxbag Says:  The camp grounds in Mana Pools have no fences. The animals come and go as they wish. You are truly in the African wild here. You may walk around the park without being confined to your car and without an armed guard. The only restriction it that you must be back at the camp... 

Transportation  

Your Really Need Your Own Transportation to MP

Your Really Need Your Own Transportation to MP, Mana Pools Parks and Wildlife Land

 Waxbag Says:  You really must have your own vehicle to get to Mana Pools independently. It is requirement upon booking, which must be made at Marongora, the administrative center of the park. Marongora is south of Chirundu. All of the roads are unsealed and in the wet season you really... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Take Precausions

Take Precausions, Mana Pools Parks and Wildlife Land

 Waxbag Says:  I recommend staying in your tent at night. Try not to drink beverages that will make you need to use the bathrooms because once you leave your tent you might run into something along the way to the head. At night, hippos walked around the campground eating those sausage pods... 

What to Pack  

There Are No Supplies Out Here!

There Are No Supplies Out Here!, Mana Pools Parks and Wildlife Land

 Waxbag Says:   Bring good walking shoes as this park is great for self walks. Pack mosquito spray. Bring plenty of film and batteries. There are no places to buy in the park. You must be self sufficient if you plan on visiting Mana Pools. Bring your own tent and sleeping gear as well... 

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 I recommend staying in your tent at night. Try not to drink beverages that will make you need to use the bathrooms because once you leave your tent you might... 

 

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Q:  Hi can some one email me a detailed map of how to get to Mano Pools from South africa as we intend driving there late March... 

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A: Drive north from Johannesburg on the N1 highway which takes you to the Beitbridge border with Zimbabwe, give yourself a day to travel from Joburg and cross the border... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Mana Pools Parks and Wildlife Land. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 9 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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 What made Mana Pools stand out from the other game reserves was that the public were not prohibited from getting out of their vehicles. Obviously common sense is required here but it meant that you...... 

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