Chikwenya Safari Lodge

Vamped-up lodge in Zimbabwe's heavenly Mana Pools region.

This part of northern Zim is spectacular. It's the perfect wild accompaniment to an itinerary that includes the iconic Victoria Falls or the astounding parks of Zambia and Botswana.

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About Chikwenya Safari Lodge

Chikwenya Safari Lodge hugs the eastern edge of Mana Pools National Park in a private 12,000-acre (almost 5000-hectare) concession of seasonal lakes, sprawling floodplains, dense woodlands and, of course, the powerful Zambezi River. Open from April to mid-November, the lodge allows all forms of exploration – day and night game drives, guided walks, and boat trips. The lodge is surrounded by a forest of albida trees, whose seedpods draw elephants in the dry season. Other wildlife is particularly rewarding too. With its simple, bush-friendly architecture and light-handed decor, Chikwenya is a more-than-comfortable safari base.

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From $1,490 person/night

Lodge

9 Rooms

Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

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Highlights

Enjoying the fresh accoutrements of a sparkling-new camp.

Gliding off in the late afternoon for a sunset cruise on a spectacular section of the Zambezi, chardonnay in hand.

Walking the richly vegetated banks of the Zambezi River, tracing game trails and attuning your senses to this superb habitat.

The property

The main area sits under elegant stretched canvas on an elevated deck. Fold-up sides allow the breeze to flow freely, and wildlife viewing is ever-possible. In the lounge, cushioned sofas and chaises have been arranged in a few intimate settings, begging you to sprawl. The dining room, with its long table, is where guests gather to chat and share meals. (Romantic tables for two can also be arranged.) Pull up a stool at the hardwood bar – designed for lingering.

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The rooms

Chikwenya is a newly renovated camp, still in the process of becoming. Currently, there are six tents (one of which is a family unit), but a seventh, also a family tent, will be completed in April 2019. Raised boardwalks connect the tents, linking them to the main area. All come with either a king-sized or double twin-bed configuration, an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and toilet. Lovely shaded verandas are ideal for midday sitting and siestas.

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One more thing...

The dry season – June to Oct – is considered best for wildlife viewing. Visit towards the end of this period, when sightings are at their peak.

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Activities

Bush Walks

Boat Cruises

Night Drives

Horseback riding

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This area is filled to the brim with game, huge in both number and variety – from buffalo and elephant to lion, leopard, cheetah, hippo and crocodile, and exceptionally interesting birdlife. The region is also home to exceptionally diverse landscapes, and they encourage you to explore by vehicle, in a boat or on foot for some up-close encounters. Try all three options – drives obviously cover more ground at a quicker pace, whereas boat rides can be exciting or tranquil.

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Positive impact

Chikwenya Safari Lodge is owned by Wilderness safaris which aims to double its conservation impact by 2030, protecting 6 million acres of land. Their framework focuses on Educate, Empower, and Protect pillars, building a conservation economy, nurturing future leaders, and preserving unfenced wilderness. Through immersive hospitality experiences and partnerships with nonprofits like Children in the Wilderness and the Wilderness Trust, they engage guests in conservation efforts and address diverse threats to wilderness, wildlife, and communities.

About Mana Pools

Mana Pools

A glossy Garden of Eden, famous for canoe trips and boating as well as drives and walking safaris.

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