Makuti Campsite
Our thoughts
The campsite at Makuti isn't operational, so we had to put our tent up in the parking area, which to be fair did have the best views. We got a key to a chalet to shower and use the toilet, and the chalets themselves were okay. The restaurant was open for dinner and breakfast. But US$25 to camp in a parking area is very expensive, the pool was empty and the whole place needs a serious upgrade. Fine for one night if you need to break the journey, just don't expect a proper campsite.
What's Hot
Great views from the top of the escarpment
Restaurant open for meals and breakfast
Chalet shower and toilet for campers
Convenient stop before Mana Pools
Fuel available in Makuti
What's not
Campsite not operational, camping in the parking area
Very expensive at US$25 for a parking spot
Pool has no water
The whole place needs a serious upgrade
Makuti Gallery
Overview
Makuti sits on the A1, about 290 km north of Harare, at the top of the Zambezi escarpment. It's the last stop before the winding road down to Mana Pools, Chirundu and Kariba. At the moment the campsite isn't operational, so campers pitch in the parking area, which does have the best views. The restaurant is open for dinner and breakfast, and you get a key to a chalet to use the shower and toilet. Be warned that the place has seen better days and the pool is empty, but it does the job if you need to break the journey.
FAQ's
Makuti, on the A1 about 290 km north of Harare, at the top of the Zambezi escarpment
Not at the parking area campsite
Camping in the parking area (campsite not operational), chalet shower and toilet for campers, chalets, restaurant serving meals and breakfast, pool currently empty
US$25 for camping in the parking area
Fine for a single night, families may prefer a chalet
Check on arrival
Check on arrival
No advance booking needed for the parking area, ask at reception on arrival. Camping in the parking area cost us US$25.
Only as a one-night stop on the way to or from Mana Pools, May to October
No, right on the tarred A1
Marongora Parks office (about 15 km), Mana Pools National Park, Chirundu border, Lake Kariba, Lion's Den
Ask for a chalet key so you can use a proper shower and toilet, and grab breakfast at the restaurant before heading down the escarpment. Fill up with fuel in Makuti and remember you must leave the Marongora Parks office, about 15 km further on, by 15:30 if you are going into Mana Pools.
