Camp Mana, run by Sunpath Safaris, is a 12-bed tented camp located overlooking the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park and World Heritage Site.
On offer are guided game drives and walking, canoe safaris, fishing and wilderness walking trails. Sunpath Safaris also offer a mobile tented camp at Chitake Springs in the south of the Mana Pools National Park.
The focus at Camp Mana is on a genuine immersive wilderness experience with a minimal impact on the environment. Guests will be taken on a personal journey of discovery of themselves and of the magic of Mana Pools.
While aiming to provide an unforgettable up close and personal experience of wild places and excellent photographic opportunities, this will only be done without intentionally interfering with or disturbing wildlife.
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Mana Magic (Guest Blog Feb 2023)
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Little Gems in the Wild (Travel Blog May 2021)
Tourism and Conservation - hand in hand (Travel Blog March 2021)
Meet our People (Feature Blog July 2020)
2019 highlights at Camp Mana (Travel Blog Dec 2019)
Reviews 58
Ben (via Trip Advisor), UK
20 August 2019
Amazing camp in a very special location! It's difficult to imagine a better location. The camp looks out across the Zambezi valley, with game constantly moving in front of and directly through the camp.
The staff are excellent and well led by Steve. We all enjoyed the wonderful food and very comfortable tents - a very special way to enjoy the bush.
All combined for an incredibly relaxing and special time. So many great sightings including lions and elephant walk through the camp. A close encounter with the dogs as they woke up at dusk was a highlight we'll remember forever.
Thanks to the team for making it so special
Excellent game walks and canoeing on the river, in addition to the traditional drives in the very comfy Cruiser!!
Tracey-Lee (via Trip Advisor), South Africa
30 June 2019
An experience I will never forget. I had the most amazing time in Camp Mana. The staff where all so friendly and was shown around by Steve Bolnick who knew the area and animals very well. I would highly recommend Camp Mana and will definitely be going back again one day.
Alida B , South Africa
30 June 2019
Unforgettable place! Our 3 night stay really was an unforgettable experience. The luxury tented camp made our stay comfortable, but still gives you that safari feeling that makes Mana one of best authentic bush experiences still available. The setting on the river ensured that we saw a lot of animals without even leaving our chairs. My sons really enjoyed the game drives, especially our wild dog spotting that they will never forget. The only problem we had, was that we did not want to leave!
Diana (via Trip Advisor), Australia
30 April 2019
Ultimate African experience.
Exceeded all expectations.
Accommodation was first class.
Service was outstanding and all meals were superb.
All guides and staff very knowledgeable and skilled.
Part of experience was to get out of the vehicle and be in touch with environment, bird & animal life.
Would return in a heartbeat.
Morgan (via Trip Advisor), South Africa
30 September 2018
My favourite wildlife travel destination in Africa! I spent 2018 traveling through Sub-Saharan and East Africa - from Cape Town to Kampala. On these travels, I visited over 20 National Parks and Mana Pools wins by a mile. The accommodation at Camp Mana is the perfect blend between camping and safety. You know that you're in the bush but have the comfort of a flushing toilet and running shower with hot water... in your tent! The food is to die for and the guides, well, the guides.. They are the best that I have ever come across. Head Guide Steve Bolnick has endless knowledge on the flora and fauna in Mana Pools and his early morning walks are a bucket-list item for sure. I recommend Camp Mana to anyone in search of an experience that they will never forget with some of the best people out there.
Andrew (via Trip Advisor), South Africa
30 September 2018
Expections were high and still vastly exceeded! Dear Steve, thank you for your hospitality. Mana Camp is amazing. Everything about it was an experience starting with the huge density of game. One day 23 elephants walked through the camp right passed the main tent where we were sitting. The elephants were chilled and to view them at a distance of 3 or 4 meters is simply humbling. The sounds of 9 hippos grazing right outside our tent or the lions that moved through the camp one evening left us in no doubt that this is the real safari deal. I especially enjoyed just chilling in your main tent protected from the sun and just watching the animals go by. Going on those bush walks with you was inspiring with so much bush knowledge that you shared and the fact that we felt completely safe with you looking after us in this wild place. Its the little details and the camp stories that really made the difference. Normally I don't worry about the comforts like percale linen, huge fluffy towels and those comfortable beds but I am now thinking that this unpretentious luxury is the only way to go on safari. Your staff were great too pampering to our every need. We will be back to experience your canoeing trip down the Zambezi and hopefully next time we will have the honor see the wild dogs. You have created an exceptional wilderness dream experience at Camp Mana that I will continue to rave about for many years to come.
Hannelore (via Trip Advisor), Belgium
25 August 2018
Incredible views! Really nice staff! The tents where very clean.
We had a relaxing stay. We saw a lot during the safari, lions, waterbuffalo, hyenas, elephants,.. During our afternoon nap we where woken up by elephants walking trough the camp, it was a magical experience! I would definitely recommend!
Carl (via Trip Advisor), Belgium
25 August 2018
Unique experience! Our stay in Camp Mana was amazing. The combination of the luxury accomodation and superb food with the fact that we were really living amongst the game is so unique. We will never forget watching elephants walking by the camp while we were enjoying lunch. All staff was super friendly and always happy to help out. We will definitely go back!