Mana Pools Mucheni 3
Our thoughts
Mucheni 3 is a private campsite right on the Zambezi, with stunning views and lots of elephants wandering through camp. It's beautiful and peaceful, but you really are on your own. There's no electricity and no water, and although there is a long drop, trust me, you won't want to use it. Come fully self-sufficient and you'll be rewarded with one of the most memorable wild camping experiences in Mana Pools.
What's Hot
Private campsite right on the Zambezi
Stunning river views
Lots of elephants walking through camp
Beautiful and peaceful
True wilderness experience
What's not
No electricity
No water
The long drop is disgusting
You are completely on your own
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Overview
Mucheni 3 is a private ZimParks campsite right on the banks of the Zambezi in Mana Pools National Park, a short drive from Nyamepi main camp. This is wild camping at its best: no electricity, no water and only a long drop. What you get instead are stunning river views, complete privacy and elephants strolling right through your camp. It's the perfect spot if you're experienced and fully self-sufficient.
FAQ's
On the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park, a short drive from the Nyamepi Parks headquarters
No electricity and no water, be fully self-sufficient
Private riverside campsite, long drop toilet only, no water, no electricity, bring everything you need
About US$10 (citizens), US$15 (residents), US$20 (SADC) or US$30 (international) per person per night, plus park conservation fees, check current ZimParks rates
Not recommended for young children, unfenced with elephants in camp and no facilities
No, pets are not allowed in the national park
No, completely unfenced
Book through Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife (ZimParks) well in advance, as the exclusive Mucheni sites fill quickly in the dry season. Collect your permit at Marongora and check in at the Nyamepi Parks headquarters.
ZimParks reservations: bookings@zimparks.org.zw, tel +263 24 270 6077/8, or book online at book.zimparks.org.zw
June to October (dry season) for the best game viewing
A high-clearance vehicle is strongly recommended, 4x4 for sandy park roads
Nyamepi main camp and Parks headquarters, Long Pool, Chitake Springs, Marongora
Come fully self-sufficient: bring all your water, power and a portable toilet, because the long drop is not something you will want to use. Book early with ZimParks, and give the elephants walking through camp plenty of space.
