Mana Pools & Lake Kariba - Travel Zimbabwe
In this Video Hardus gets invited by Petri for a trip to Mana Pools & Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe with a couple of mates. They travel from Pretoria through Botswana and then Zimbabwe to finally get to the north where these two amazing places are situated. They spend 7 nights at Gwaya Camp in Mana Pools and then move to Chitake Springs Campsite which is as rugged as it comes in the middle of the bush with Lions and Elephants surrounding them. In this video they show you the road to Mana Pools and some interesting sleep over spots as well as to where you must check in for Mana Pools. They then travel west to the awesome Lake Kariba where they spend 3 nights on a houseboat on the Lake and catch some Tigerfish.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Morning in Botswana
0:48 - Filling up fuel in Botswana
1:25 - Antelope Park Zimbabwe
2:23 - Military Museum Gweru
2:35 - Kwe Kwe
2:47 - Marongora Wildlife
3:47 - Zambezi escarpment
4:54 - Mana Pools gate
5:12 - Entering Mana Pools National Park
7:16 - Mana Pools main gate
9:38 - Hyenas in the camp
10:17 - Game Drive in Mana Pools
10:46 - Trees of Mana Pools
12:28 - Mayors Parrot in Mana Pools
13:55 - Elephant Encounter
14:34 - Baobab of Chine Pool
15:10 - Rukomechi mana pools
17:30 - Zambezi river
19:20 - Chitake springs
19:40 - Camping in the bush
23:15 - Lomagundi Lakeside Camp
23:46 - Houseboat on Lake Kariba
25:12 - Fishing for Tigerfish on Lake Kariba
Kariba, Zimbabwe. Travel guide.
When build Lake Kariba was the largest man-made lake in the world.
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The lake formed by the dam wall - 281 km long, 32 km across at its widest point, and covering 5000 square km - is now one of Zimbabwe's major tourist attractions.
Tourism, however, was far from the minds of those who, in 1950 pointed out that the growing demands for coal by existing thermal power stations in central Africa could not be met after 1960 by the railway system. A source of hydroelectric power would have to be found.
The largest river in central Africa, the Zambezi, seemed the obvious source of water and the Kariba Gorge met all the criteria for a dam wall.
The Gorge had been discovered by David Livingstone and its position as a bottleneck at end of the wide Zambezi Valley that lies downstream of Batoka Gorge was ideal.
In 1954 work started on the dam wall.During the construction period over 70 people gave their lives for the project as floods washed away bridges. In early 1958 the river rose 35 meters above its winter level.
In December 1958 the dam was completed and the lake started to fill up over a period of 5 years.During this time, small islands were formed by the rising water, trapping more than 6000 wild animals of all sizes.
The Game Department set out to rescue these animals and Operation Noah was set in motion.This proved a mammoth task and by the end of 1959 over 6000 animals, elephant, buck, rhino, lion, leopard, zebra, snakes and numerous smaller animals and birds had been rescued.
The local Batonka tribe, who also had to be re-settled, believes their river god, Nyaminyami, half-serpent, half-fish, would one day revenge the damming of the mighty Zambezi.
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Overlanding in Zimbabwe | Matusadona to Mana Pools
In the third episode of our Zimbabwe Adventure we explore the beautiful Matusadona National Park in Zimbabwe.
In true African adventure style, we take the cars over lake Kariba with a ferry toward our final destination, Mana Pools.
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Kariba, Mana Pools and Matusadona.
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Zimbabwe has become a tourist paradise with host of activities to keep even the most energetic fully occupied. Some of the most beautiful destinations are set on the banks of the Zambezi River and the shores of Lake Kariba and offer tourists affordable and spectacular holidays, especially the 4X4 enthusiast who are prepared to wander of the beaten track.
Adventure Films, the producers of well known tourist guides on video “The Botswana Adventure” & “Discover Mozambique” now offers their new production “The Zimbabwe Adventure – Kariba & The Zambezi” for potential visitors to this beautiful country.
The adventure starts at the Town of Kariba, better known as Zimbabwe’s Riviera, where we explore the lake, accommodation and campsites on offer, in and around the town. We then headed north-east to The Zambezi valley and Mana Pools National Park, set in one of the most untamed areas in the country where tourists are still allowed to explore the park on foot.
We return to Kariba from where we charter a ferry to our next destination, Matusadona National Park. This unique reserve is set on the shores of Lake Kariba with beautiful camping sites and chalets and has been declared an intensive protection zone for the dwindling numbers of black rhino.
Matusadona can either be reached by ferry / boat or car.
To reach our next destination we had to travel south, over the Matusadona Mountains and high onto the escarpment where Chizarira National Park is situated. A remote area of wilderness country with magnificent gorges, plateau and floodplains, this park is unique and in a class of its own.
We end this part of our adventure in the town of Binga, on the shores of Lake Kariba, where beautiful lodges and camping sites can be found. An ideal place to wash down the dust and relax after an exciting adventure. The video is not a wildlife film. The purpose of the production is to inform potential visitors to Zimbabwe about relative aspects that could assist them in planning their 4X4 adventure. Topics featured are National Parks, relevant towns, hotels & lodges, camping sites, road conditions and useful tips regarding your adventure.
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Harare to Mana Pools | Our Zimbabwe Adventure
Episode 1: We travel from Johannesburg to Harare, Zimbabwe to collect our cars from manapools.com and visit Mukuvisi woodlands for some miombo birding before heading off for our adventure in Mana Pools.
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Zim Zambezi Epic, Part 6: The Real Wild, Unfenced at Mana Pools (Overlanding in Zimbabwe)
In Part 6 of our overlanding trip through Zimbabwe, we learn what it's REALLY like to spend time in an unfenced camp in the real wild. Camping in Nyamepi, in Mana Pools National Park, is not exactly a walk in the park, especially in the hot and humid wet season, but for your adventurous endeavours you are rewarded with lion, buffalo, elephant, hippos for Africa, and the stunning floodplains of the lower Zambezi in this incredible national park.
We hope on our next trip to Mana Pools to visit Chitake Springs too, and make the journey in the dry season!
In Part 1 of our Zim Zambezi Epic, we cover our attempts to get into Zimbabwe and across Beitbridge border. In Part 2, we spend 10 days in quarantine on the shores of Lake Kariba at Maabwe Camp. In Part 3, we get to officially move on to our first Zimparks destination, Chizarira National Park. In Part 4, we attempted the difficult task of getting into Matusadona National Park (and to Tashinga Camp) by road in the rainy season. In Part 5, we head to the border town of Chirundu, for a stay on the lower Zambezi rive and some tiger fishing.
Next time on the Zim Zambezi Epic, we head to Hwange National Park.
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John's Camp- Mana Pools Zimbabwe
Mana Pools National Park is situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River where you will find John's Camp nestled amongst canopies of Trichelia and Mahogany trees, it is a truly natural wilderness. Across the vast floodplain one can walk with the giants - our African Bull elephants, dine amidst herds of buffalo, gaze upon prides of lion, enjoy sundowners with hippos on the banks of the Zambezi River and bird watch over 400 species of birds.
The camp comprises of 12 beds, made up of 6 twin or double en-suite Meru style tents, a common dining area and a star gazing sleep-out platform for the more adventurous safari traveller.
Ep 19: Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls & Lake Kariba
Our two weeks in Zimbabwe was spent at Victoria Falls admiring the iconic Natural World Wonder in all its glory. We then visited Maabwe Bay before travelling on the Binga to Kariba road. Once in Kariba, we enjoyed a few days on the OB Joyful houseboat on Lake Kariba. What an AMAZING experience!
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Zimbabwe's Famous Wildlife | Mana Pools National Park
Ep 6: The final episode of our Zimbabwe adventure. We meet the famous elephant, Boswell and enjoy the magic of Mana Pools before we head home.
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Zimbabwe Water and Wildlife Safari
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Starting in Hwange National Park, where you'll stay for three nights to explore the largest park in Zimbabwe. The African Wild dog population is thought to be one of the biggest in Africa at the moment. You'll also be able to see lion, leopard, spotted hyena, cheetah and very large herds of elephants - only if they want to be seen, of course.
Matusadona National Park is the next stop. Lake Kariba shoreline forms part of this park and therefore affords visitors a great combination of land and water safari activities. The park is also one of the last remaining places where you can spot Black Rhino.
End your safari back in Victoria Falls for two nights before flying on to your next destination.
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Mana Pools ~ Zimbabwe
Short highlight reel of the unbelievable sights to be had on foot in the incredible Mana Pools on the Mighty Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. Come walk amongst giants, one of the only places on earth you can do this, what a remarkable privilege!
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Aerial View of Mana Pools Safari Lodge – A Spectacular Video of the Lower Zambezi River
Enjoy aerial views of Mana Pools Safari Lodge and its breathtaking surroundings. This Lodge, situated in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mana Pools National Park, is one of the top lodges along the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe!
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Mana Pools is world renowned for its pristine wilderness and majestic wildlife. And, Mana Pools Safari lodge located on the banks of the Zambezi river offers unbeatable Mana Pools safari experiences
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Beautiful Zimbabwe: Episode 2 - Mana Pools
In this episode we spend 4 days alongside the mighty Zambezi.
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Beautiful Zimbabwe : Episode 1 - Road to Mana Pools - Overlanding in Zimbabwe
In this episode I join Ryan from 4x4ventures and his mate John on a trip to Mana Pools in Zimbabwe and use the New Defender on a proper trip for the first time.
I show you the road conditions and we stay at Antelope park as well as Chitake with its super pride of 22 lions that keep us on edge in the Mana Pools National park.
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RUCKOMECHI – the original Mana Pools icon
Mana Pools – a World Heritage Site – is an absolutely iconic location on the Zimbabwean banks of the Lower Zambezi River. Ruckomechi Camp has long been the darling of the floodplain and we are thrilled to announce a total rebuild of this equally iconic camp –the latest incarnation of this legend of the Valley is now all light, airy, luxury tents which give a nod to our pioneering safari roots.
Located in a stand of Albida trees on open terraced alluvial floodplains overlooking the Zambezi River, Ruckomechi hosts a veritable cornucopia of wildlife. Hippos occur at one of Africa’s highest densities; elephants are drawn in their numbers to the waters of the Zambezi and the nutritious pods of the Albida trees; zebra, waterbuck, impala, warthog and other grazers flock to the fertile floodplains; and a full range of carnivores – lion, wild dog, leopard, spotted hyaena and cheetah – prowl in their wake.
Beyond the Lodge: Kariba Safari Lodge + Competition Launch! 2022
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