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Chikwenya

Chikwenya and Mana Pools National Park have to be one of the most beautiful sites for a safari anywhere in Southern Africa. The main focus at Chikwenya is the tranquil Zambezi River, its open floodplain, Chikwenya Island and the wonderful wildlife which lives in Mana Pools. It is a photographer's paradise as tall attractive acacia trees dot the open floodplains, with the mountains of the Rift Valley providing the backdrop.

	Camp Description The camp has 18 beds, in 9 superb tented rooms with en suite facilities, as well as either an outdoor shower or bath "under the stars". Each room has a panoramic view onto the floodplains of the Zambezi. One can lie in bed and watch Elephant and Buffalo stroll past your room. There is a pub and lounge under thatch. Breakfasts are enjoyed outdoors under the shade of an enormous mahogany tree and dinners are often on the deck under the stars. There is a pool as well. The camp is open all year..
	Game Viewing The area is renowned for its large numbers of Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo, Lions, Crocodiles and Eland, which concentrate along the river when the waterholes inland dry up in our winter months. Buffalo graze along the river's edges and Elephant love the "albida" forests. The seeds from the "albida" are rich in protein and nutrients and they drop towards the end of the dry winter months when the animals need the nutrition the most. Leopard are common, although they are not seen as often as Lion. Birdlife is superb and many species are found here. Banded Snake Eagle are some of the summer birding specials.
	Activities This is a great multi-activity safari camp. Our activities focus on enjoying the scenery and the game viewing in open 4x4 vehicles, on boats, on foot, from hides and in canoes.
Mana Pools National Park Chikwenya Camp is situated on the eastern boundary of the Mana Pools National Park overlooking the Zambezi and Sapi Rivers. Accommodation is in nine comfortable tented rooms under thatch with en-suite facilities. Each room also has an outdoor shower "under the stars" as well as the indoor showers. There is a separate lounge and dining area, and a plunge pool. The focal point at Chikwenya is the magical Zambezi River, its backwaters, and the surrounding flood plains and forests. Chikwenya Island, just offshore, harbours wonderfully diverse wildlife. The area is a photographer's paradise, as tall albida trees dot the open flood plains, with the mountains of the Rift Valley providing the backdrop. The area is renowned for its large numbers of Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo, Crocodile, and Eland that concentrate along the river when the inland waterholes dry up - especially in the winter months. Leopard and Lion are in abundance but are not seen as regularly as other wildlife. Activities and wildlife viewing are enjoyed in open 4x4 vehicles, on motorised canoes, on foot, in hides and in canoes. Rate: From Total Cost per person on a fully inclusive basis x 3 nights 4 days including flight + - $ 1229.00 Excludes US$ 5.00 domestic passenger service fee which must be paid in US$ cash direct if guests depart from a manned airport