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John's Camp

A simple yet stylish tented camp in the heart of Mana Pools.
Mana Pools National ParkZimbabwe· 6 Rooms · £££

Get up close to Zimbabwe’s impressive wildlife.

Rustic luxury accommodation and unforgettable safari experiences, including bush walks and sleeping under the stars.

A beautiful camp nestled in Zimbabwe's natural wilderness, John’s Camp is situated in Mana Pools National Park, on the shores of the famous Zambezi river. Home to a wide variety of amazing wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes and lions, this is an ideal safari destination and is the only National Park in the world that allows people to walk truly freely with the animals. This camp is accessed by aircraft and by road transfer and as a seasonal camp, is open from 1st May – 15th November.

The accommodation consists of six canvas tents with outdoor seating areas, spaced out generously to allow privacy. There is a choice of double or twin beds and each room has an en-suite bathroom facility with a shower and a flushable toilet, as well as a separate changing area. Main areas include a central, shaded dining room, a seating area and a fire pit, which is the perfect place to sit and socialise with the other guests.

John’s Camp has a wide range of activities on offer, including game drives in big, spacious vehicles, with every guest having their own window seat. Alternatively, you can embark on a bush walk with an experienced guide and explore the area on foot. You also have the opportunity to spend a night under the African sky in either a mozzie dome tent or on the camp’s furnished star deck. Tours around a local village can be arranged, or you can visit the National Park Headquarters and spend time learning about the very important conservation work that the rangers do.

(Photo credit to Robin Pope Safaris)

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January

January is an excellent time to head out with expert guides and view resident and migratory bird species. The days are warm, with the risk of rain, this clears very fast as it arrives.

February

February is the best time for birders. The days are warm, with the risk of afternoon rain showers, but they clear as fast as they arrive.

March

If you want to witness Vic Falls at its fullest, March is the month to visit, with huge volumes of spray, it is perfect if you want to see the gorges and geology of the area.

April

The world famous Mana Pools re-open in April. The days feel fresher as the wet season ends leaving the landscapes looking lush green, making it perfect for walking safaris.

May

In May, the days continue to feel fresh and bright making it a perfect time to venture out on walking safaris.

June

June heralds the return of winter, nights turn colder and the temperature dips - take plenty of layers as the temperature can drop below freezing. It is the perfect time for photographers to explore Hwange National Park before the busy holiday period.

July

Winter temperatures continue into July so take plenty of layers. Much like June, it is perfect for photographers looking to view wildlife from a different angle.

August

If you want clear, bright blue skies and continuous wildlife sightings, August is the month for you. Camps are likely to be fuller, however, if you visit private concessions you can still experience exclusivity and no crowds.

September

Much like August, September is an amazing time for wildlife spotting and weather, in particular it is considered the best time of year to see elephant herds in Hwange National Park.

October

In October wildlife sightings are at their peak as the dry season ends. If you travel during this month you can experience hot days with temperatures soaring up to 40 degrees.

November

November is the best time to head out with expert guides and view resident and migratory bird species. The days are warm, with the risk of rain, this clears very fast as it arrives. It is low season and one of the best times to go white water rafting at Vic Falls, the volume and speed of the water is reduced exposing the rapids.

December

In December the days are warm with the risk of rain showers mid afternoon. The rivers rise and dependant on water levels travellers can visit 'devils pool' at Vic Falls, providing high excitement and a head for heights needed if you want to get close to the drop off.

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