Ruckomechi Camp is situated on the western boundary of Mana Pools National Park, and has wonderful views across the Zambezi to the mountainous escarpment of the Great Rift Valley.
Ten spacious en suite tents include a honeymoon suite and a family room, all of which overlook the river. Each tent has both indoor and outdoor showers heated by solar geysers, and the camp boasts an outdoor ‘bath-with-a-view’ in a secluded, scenic spot. A central dining, bar, library and main area complete the facilities. There is one deck with an infinity pool and a separate, inviting, cushion-strewn deck for sundowners and stargazing.
Ruckomechi offers a full programme of early morning walks with an experienced guide, morning and afternoon safaris in open four-wheel-drive vehicles, night drives, wildlife trips on motorised pontoons, and canoeing on the river.
Mana Pools is renowned for large numbers of elephant, buffalo, hippo and eland, especially in winter when they concentrate along the river. Predators such as lion, leopard and wild dog are all found here. Birdlife is superb, with both mopane woodland and riverine species, and local specials such as collared palm-thrush, racket-tailed roller, purple-banded sunbird and black-throated wattle-eye.
This upmarket flying safari combines three of southern Africa’s most fruitful wildlife areas: Hwange and Mana Pools in Zimbabwe, and the vastness of the Kafue in western Zambia. Staying in delightful tented camps in the best locations, enjoy day and night game drives and boat trips to see the abundant wildlife.
Find out more about Best of Zimbabwe & Zambia
This trip focusses on the essence of Zimbabwe and Zambia – neighbouring countries that boast some of Africa’s finest wildlife areas. From the stunning Mana Pools and its aquatic wildlife, fly to the remote Busanga Plains in Zamiba’s Kafue National Park for vehicle safaris to see plains game and their predators.
Find out more about Distinctive Zimbabwe & Kafue
This flying safari is a combination of some of the most diverse and spectacular wildlife areas in Zimbabwe. The journey starts at the unforgettable Victoria Falls, before taking in the country’s foremost national park, Hwange. The final stop is Mana Pools, famed for its scenery and magnificent wildlife viewing.
Find out more about Zimbabwe Highlights
This UNESCO World Heritage Site beside the Zambezi has fine views towards Zambia’s Lower Zambezi and the Rift Valley escarpment. Its woodland and open plains contain a huge variety of wildlife, including large herds of elephant. It is famed for walking and canoe safaris, and offers a secluded experience.
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Where: Mashonaland West Province
Ideal for viewing: Cape buffalo, African elephant, lion, Nile crocodile, roan
Excellent for: Walking safaris, Vehicle safaris, River safaris
