Wild, untouched and beautiful, Mana Pools National Park, is a World Heritage Site, located on the floodplains of the Great Rift Valley. Ranging from Kariba Dam to Mozambique, this is one of Africa's most remote reserves, with a lack of borders providing freedom of space for the inhabitants. Prime Zambezi River frontage and lush vegetation sustain a wide variety of game species and birdlife. Dominating the scenery are the four large, permanent pools - \"mana\" translates as four's as well as seasonal smaller pools.

Remnant ox-bow lakes, the pools were created by ancient changes in the river's meanderings and are fringed by foliage and forests of mahogany, wild fig, ebony and baobab. The islands, sandbanks and waters are ideal for substantial hippo pods and crocodiles - these "generalist" hunters, having earned their sinister reputation by being one of the few species that view mankind as legitimate prey.

As the abundance of water recedes in the dry months (June to October), Mana Pools draws large herds of elephants and buffalo to its vicinity, the giants appearing - silent as shadows - from out of dense bush. Lion, leopard and wild dog may be sighted as kudu, impala, zebra and waterbuck graze invitingly on open plains. The iconic reserve is a prime walking safari destination with highly professional guides. Fishing is done from the banks of the river and canoeing is available.