Kanga Bush Camp

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Located in a very isolated area deep within the South Eastern region of Mana Pools National Park, Kanga Bush Camp is named after the pan it overlooks. Offering arguably some of the best game viewing in Mana Pools during the dry season, the sheer diversity of game that comes to the pan is incredible. This is the definition of the armchair safari with many guests choosing not to leave the main area. By sitting and observing the wildlife comes to you.

Kanga Bush Camp - The Details

Africa Bush Camps have built an incredible camp in a very isolated area of Mana Pools. The camp has six raised tented chalets that all overlook the game rich pan in front of camp. The main dining area is open and spacious and is where most people spend their time in between safaris, relaxing with a G&T whilst photographing the animals that come down to drink. A hide has been constructed underneath the main decking which allows photographers to get even closer to the wildlife that frequents the waterhole.

Kanga is without doubt a camp that takes you back to a bygone era. Electricity is minimal, but charging your phones and mod-cons is all possible and there are only outdoor shower and bathroom areas that adjoin your tent. There are no frills here, except the extremely comfy beds, exceptional food and incredible staff, and that is what gives the camp its charm. It's certainly not a camp for those who love opulence, but the charisma and character of the camp is what we wish for in all safari camps.

Game drives and walks are undertaken mainly in the concession that the camp sits in. In truth, the bush can be very thick, but there's every possibility of coming across leopard, wild dogs, lion and plenty of other big game whilst in the vehicle and on foot. Meandering through a dry river bed as the sun comes up is the perfect way to start the day. However from mid-morning onwards, camp is where you want to be! As the temperature rises, the animals come to the pan in front of camp, and some cheeky elephants frequent the pool for a more refreshing drink. It's not unusual to see countless species come and go throughout the day especially late in the dry season.

We would recommend only a couple of nights at Kanga, either at the beginning or the end of your trip which allows you to unwind with real life National Geographic playing out before your eyes. To make the most from a stay in Mana Pools, it is definitely worth supplementing a stay here with a camp located on the Zambezi River, such as Nyamatusi or Zambezi Expeditions. This will allow for an unforgettable all-round safari experience in one of Africa's most beautiful destinations.

What sets Zimbabwe apart from other safari destinations however is its walking, and Mana Pools is the home of walking safaris. With the best time of year being the dry season, expect to see some exceptional sights whilst on foot here as this is when vegetation is at its thinnest and water at its scarcest, before the rains come and the park shuts for the summer months.

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Kanga Bush Camp Rates:
$1073 per person

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