Nyamatusi Camp 

Zambezi views

Safari sophistication meets the wild Zambezi at this luxury tented camp in Mana Pools National Park.

Located in a rugged and remote corner of Zimbabwe, you will find Nyamatusi Camp. Nyamatusi means ‘wild game’ and you will understand why as you follow the tracks of elephants on a walking safari or look for hippos on a thrilling canoe safari on the mighty Zambezi. With the Zambezi River on its doorstep, the sweeping views at Nyamatusi Camp are exquisite. There’s a real sense of seclusion here, and the elegant design is especially nostalgic of the wild setting that surrounds it. The camp sits right on the riverbank, and the main two-tiered lodge is indulgently open-plan. Throughout, soft neutral colours complement contemporary African furnishings, and each level includes an expansive viewing deck to maximise after-hours game viewing opportunities.

Led by expert guides, morning and afternoon game drives explore this beautiful region where you may see lion, leopard, zebra, wildebeest and the rare roan antelope. Bird watchers will not be disappointed with over 380 species including scarlet carmine bee-eaters that nest in the riverbanks in the dry months. Catch and release fishing for bream and tiger fish is a popular activity.

Why we love Nyamatusi Camp

  • You'll be staying on the fringes of UNESCO-listed Mana Pools National Park

  • From the open-fronted tents you can expect to see elephants, hippos and crocodiles wallowing in the Zambezi River

  • The suites include an individual plunge pool, set into a large private viewing deck overlooking the river

  • There are over 380 species of birds listed including Lillian’s lovebirds, cattle egrets, bee-eaters, African herons and the rare Pel’s fishing owl

5 stars
Nyamatusi Camp lies on the banks of the Zambezi River at Mana Pools
The flying time to Mana Main Airstrip from Victoria Falls International Airport is 2-hours 30-minutes and 1-hour 30-minutes from Harare International Airport. It is a 45-minute game drive from the airstrip to the camp

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Activities
  • Sustainability

A spacious lounge leads into a gorgeous wood-topped bar area, while beneath, a contemporary dining room leads out to a soft-cushioned fire pit and splash pool. There's also a pizza oven and wine cellar.

Head out on a canoeing safari to spot hippos, elephants and crocodiles, go birdwatching to look out for the African skimmer, southern carmine bee-eater or Narina trogon or take a walking safari with an expert guide and learn about animal spoor, insects, plants and the geology of the area.

Lodge Package • Breakfast, lunch and dinner • Selected drinks including soft drinks, house wine, local beer, local spirits • Morning and afternoon shared game drives • Safari walks • Canoe trips • Fishing (seasonal) • Park Fees • Return airstrip transfers • Laundry • Conservation levy

Nyamatusi’s sustainable design is built to blend in with the natural surroundings, including locally sourced thatch. The camp is fully solar-powered and the furniture is all hand-crafted by local talent. If the camp was picked up everything would return to its natural state.

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