Matusadona and Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world—a vast, crystal-clear inland sea created by the damming of the Zambezi River, fringed by grass-covered shorelines and scattered with islands.
Mana Pools National Park offers a beautiful landscape, is Zimbabwe’s first UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, and sits directly across the river from Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia.
The river is the park’s focal point and there are stunning views over the Zambezi Escarpment. The name “Mana” means “four” in the local Shona language, which refers to the four large pools inland from the Zambezi River that are home to hippos, crocodiles, elephants and a huge variety of aquatic birds. One of the iconic images of Southern Africa of mature elephants stretching up to feed on the fruits of the Ana Trees is in this park.
Other areas to explore
A visit to Mana Pools puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, the seventh wonder of the world, is located across the Falls from Livingstone, its sister town in Zambia. Activities abound and range from super active – bungee jumping, canoeing, whitewater rafting, to the more serene – river safaris, fishing and sunset cruises on the Zambezi River.
Gonarezhou and Malilangwe
Gonarezhou National Park and the adjoining Malilangwe Reserve can be found in the remote southeast of Zimbabwe, where rugged and scenic landscapes extend across a vast area of baobab-dotted scrubland and pale orange sandstone cliffs.
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park is notable for both its size and legacy. Established in 1930, it spans 5,657 square miles (comparable to the size of Connecticut) with a hilly north and open plains in the south.
Why book with Extraordinary Journeys?
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.