Mana Pools
Walk With the Wild
Iconic walking safaris among elephants on the Zambezi floodplain.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Mana Pools.
Famous for on-foot encounters with wildlife.
Elephants standing to feed on winterthorn trees.
Wild dogs, lions, and big game.
Canoeing the Zambezi.
A remote UNESCO wilderness.
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Mana Pools is the thinking traveler's safari — walk on foot among elephants on the Zambezi floodplain, canoe the river, and feel truly wild. A UNESCO gem for the adventurous.
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Sécurité
Safety Overview
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
Traveling to Mana Pools with a pet?
🇿🇦 South Africa has specific entry rules — microchip, rabies, permits and more. See exactly what your pet needs before you book.
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