John’s Camp

Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

A seasonal camp deep in Mana Pools, offering an intimate, low-key base for walking safaris.

Overview

John’s Camp sits within Mana Pools National Park, a small, seasonal camp offering an intimate, low-key base for the park’s celebrated walking safaris.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Simple safari tents set beneath riverine trees, each with an en-suite bathroom.

Food & Service

Hearty, well-prepared meals served in a relaxed, communal camp setting.

Activities

Walking safaris across Mana Pools’ floodplain, tracking elephant, buffalo and lion on foot with an experienced guide.

Wildlife & Photography

The camp’s location gives access to Mana Pools’ famous ana tree floodplain and its resident elephant, lion and wild dog populations.

A Photographer's Note

Walking safaris here bring photographers to ground level with elephant and other game, a distinctly different perspective from vehicle-based safaris.

Conservation & Impact

The camp supports Mana Pools’ broader conservation status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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