Where does the name ‘Mana Pools’ come from?

The game reserve takes its name Mana, from the Shona word meaning ‘Four‘ and refers to the four large watering holes or pools that are formed by the Zambezi River. The four pools formed out into the rock over many thousands of years.

The “Long Pool” is the largest of the 4 pools and especially popular among the crocodiles, hippos and elephants. You can find probably the only place in Zimbabwe you can walk in the wild unaccompanied by guides. You are bound to see baboons, elephant, warthog, but the lion, spotted hyena and cheetah keep much to themselves.

If you are into camping, there are a communal camping sites in the Nyamepi Camp, equipped with ablution facilities and a braai area for each site. However, if you want to truly experience the remoteness and solitude of the African bush, the exclusive camps in the Mana Pools National Park are what you will enjoy.

Besides the opportunity of walking unguided in the wild, the Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe is one of the best preserved ecological areas in the world. The Getaway Magazine rated the Mana Pools National Park among Africa’s best parks, and it offers wonderful fishing and canoeing opportunities. If you want to see Mother Nature at work, visit the Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. If you want to see the sun set over the Zambezi River and feel at peace with the world, this is also the place to be.