Chikwenya Safari Lodge
Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
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CHIKWENYA CAMP
- MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE
Chikwenya Safari Lodge is located at the confluence of the Sapi River and the Zambezi River, on the eastern border of the world heritage Mana Pools National Park. The Lodge enjoys an exclusive 7000-acre lease of pristine lower Zambezi floodplain and some 5km of river frontage.
With open grassland floodplains, riverine forests, jesse bush, wooded islands and a 2km deep Faydherbia Albida band of woodland along the Zambezi river banks, Chikwenya’s diverse habitats lend itself to being one of Africa’s best wildlife sanctuary’s found anywhere on the continent.
The Faydherbia trees more commonly known as the winter thorn, due to the fact that they produce a highly nutritious seed during Zimbabwe’s winter months, provide much needed sustenance to the wildlife in the dry season and is the main reason why the Mana pools and Lower Zambezi floodplains have such abundant game during the months of June through November.
With large numbers of ungulates concentrated in relatively small areas it follows that the super predators such as Lion, leopard, hyena and wild dog are regularly encountered on game drives and walks. The river itself hosts one of Africa’s greatest concentrations of hippo and crocodile and its pools and eddies are teeming with fish.
Accommodation 
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The lodge is one of the most luxurious found anywhere on the Zambezi river, comprising of 9 double lodges and one presidential suite, each lodge has an inside and outside bathroom, a private deck and a colonial style bath in which to lie back, relax and enjoy the magnificent vista all around you. Each lodge is air conditioned for those unbearably hot October days, yet also designed to allow guests to open up to the African night sounds behind gauze doors and windows in the cooler months.
Standard Lodges
At Chikwenya, we have 8 private standard lodges. Each lodge has its own private bathroom, dressing room, outside shower and colonial bath. Each has both air conditioning and overhead fans. The lodges are all thatched, with the front half being solely teak windows and doors and the back section built out of the eco friendly hydro form bricks. The lodges have been exclusively decorated by premier interior decorators. Built on teak platforms, each lodge has a private deck from which to relax with an ice cold cocktail whilst enjoying the magnificent sunsets and wildlife in the Zambezi River Valley.
Honeymoon Suite
Situated at the far eastern section of the lodge is the Honeymoon Suite. Set slightly apart from the nearest standard lodge, the honeymoon suite mirrors the standard lodges with the exception of the added attraction of an outside spa bath.
Presidential Suite
Located on the eastern edge of the Lodge is the ultra luxurious ‘presidential suite’, comprising of a bedroom, private bathroom, spa bath, outside shower and colonial bath, private swimming pool, private dining and bar area, lounge and fire place, private deck and outside gardens. A dream destination with excellent value for money.
Dining, Lounge and Entertainment Area
The central section of the lodge is where the dining, lounge, bar and entertainment area is located. The main dining and lounge area is set slightly back from the river bank and is predominantly under thatch, with an outside deck for evening dining. Right on the banks of the river is the main swimming pool, deck, fire pit and bar.
A small library and internet corner is located in the main dining/lounge area. A four sided fireplace is the central feature of the dining room and lounge.
Cultural, Research and Memoir Centre
There is a cultural and research centre from where research in the concessions area will be conducted, plus a small memoir shop, featuring local artists where curios and mementoes can be purchased.”
Activities
Guided Game Drives
Enjoy a new and exciting atmosphere as you take a drive through the Chikwenya bush. All drives are conducted in new landrover vehicles with no top for optimum viewing. Each vehicle seats nine people but private game drives can be arranged. A closed vehicle is available on request.
See the African big five! See and even get up close to some of the most majestic animals native to Africa. An experience you’ll never forget.
Fishing
Try your hand at some of the most spectacular tiger fishing in Africa with the help of our experienced fishing guides. All equipment, tackle and bait are included in the daily rates that you pay.
Canoeing
Enjoy a new world of scenery as you drift through the waters of the mighty Zambezi River. Get close to the wildlife and experience Africa how it should be. A nice time to sit back and relax and enjoy the wonderful world of Chikwenya.
Bird and Tree Identification
With the knowledge and skill of our professional guides you can identify an array of fauna and flora in the Zambezi valley. Chikwenya is renowned for its bird and game viewing.
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