Ruckomechi Camp
Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
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RUCKOMECHI CAMP - MANA POOLS
NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE
Ruckomechi camp is situated on the western boundary
of Mana Pools National Park in Northeast Zimbabwe. It has a private concession
area around the camp. It is the sister camp to Chikwenya
Camp and is situated in a large grove of Acacia and Mahogany trees
overlooking the Zambezi River. The camp affords a superb view of the Zambian
Escarpment. The area is renowned for its regular Lion, Elephant and Leopard
sightings. The combination of great game viewing, a multitude of activities
and stunning scenery, make this camp one of the best in all of Africa.
Ruckomechi Camp is operated by Wilderness Safaris.
Accommodation 
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The camp sleeps 20 guests
in 10 thatched chalets. Facilities are en-suite and include a shower,
toilet and basin. There is one honeymoon suite overlooking the Zambezi
River with an outside "bath with a view". The central dining,
pub and lounge area are under cool thatch, on the river's edge, facing
the escarpment. A wooden viewing deck provides the perfect place for
gazing at the Zambezi River and the mountains. There is a plunge pool.
Activities
Ruckomechi offers diverse
game activities, including game drives in 4x4 vehicles, canoe trips,
boating and fishing. Daily game walks are available with an armed guide.
Mid-morning game viewing trips by boat to the islands are a highlight.
A 3-night canoe trip on the Zambezi River, The
Mana Canoe & Walking Trail, is also available along the
Mana Pools shoreline starting at Ruckomechi Camp and ending at Chikwenya
Camp.
Wildlife
The predators, including Lion, Wild Dog and Leopard,
are often sighted, and large concentrations of Buffalo can be found along
the river's edges. Kudu, Zebra, Impala and Waterbuck can be seen on the
surrounding plains. Elephant take advantage of the plentiful "albida"
trees in the area. Bird-watching tends to be good, with the river attracting
large numbers of water birds. The grunting of Hippos can be heard all
day.
The Owner - Ed Kadzombe
Ed was born and schooled
in Harare. After leaving high school, Ed attended Kingston College in Surrey,
where he studied for a BSc. He returned to Zimbabwe after its Independence
and went into property development. During the early 1980's Ed started
his own marketing company, which he still runs today. It was through this
business that Ed became interested in the wildlife industry and over the
years he has become more involved. In 1998 the Ruckomechi Concession went
up for tender and Ed was successful in his bid. Having reconstructed the
camp in 1998 with his partners, he entered into a strategic alliance with
Wilderness Safaris in 1999. In 1999 he was instrumental in setting up the
Wildlife and Tourism Advisory Committee, whose function it is to represent
the tourism and wildlife industry's views to the Government.
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