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Chikwenya and Mana Pools National Park have to be one of the most beautiful sites for a safari anywhere in Southern Africa.  The main focus at Chikwenya Camp is the tranquil Zambezi River, its open floodplain, Chikwenya Island and the wonderful wildlife which lives in Mana Pools.  It is a photographer's paradise as tall attractive acacia trees dot the open floodplains, with the mountains of the Rift Valley providing the backdrop.  (See also Ruckomechi Camp.)  FACILITIES The camp has a dining room, lounge and pub the under shade of huge mahogany trees, and an outdoor decked area for dinners under the stars and stargazing.  Take breakfast or brunch under the shade of huge Mahogany trees.  There is a plunge pool and a curio shop.  WILDLIFE The area is renowned for its large numbers of elephant, buffalo, hippo, lions, crocodiles and eland, which concentrate along the river when the waterholes inland dry up in our winter months.  Buffalo graze along the river's edges and elephant love the "albida" forests.  Leopard are common, although they are not seen as often as lion.  Birdlife is superb and many species are found here, including the Angola pitta, Shelley's sunbird, narina trogon, Livingstone flycatcher and western banded snake eagle.   TRANSFER Chikwenya airstrip is 10 minutes' drive from camp.  Flying time to Chikwenya is: 40 mins from Kariba; up to* 2hr 10mins from Victoria Falls; 50 mins from Tashinga to Chikwenya; up to* 1hr 45 mins from Harare. (* depending on plane)   No. of Bedrooms  The camp has 18 beds, in 9 superb tented rooms (linked by boardwalks) with en suite facilities, as well as either an outdoor shower or bath "under the stars".  Each room has a panoramic view onto the floodplains of the Zambezi; lie in bed and watch Elephant and Buffalo stroll past your room!  Activities  Activities focus on enjoying the scenery and the game viewing in open 4x4 vehicles, on boats, on foot, from hides and in canoes.  Find Similar Properties