Mana Sands

Mana Sands is more than a lodge — it’s a retreat into the wild heart of Zimbabwe, where the rhythm of the bush guides each day and the Zambezi hums just below camp.

Set within a private concession on the western edge of Mana Pools National Park, Mana Sands delivers a deeply personal safari experience through two thoughtfully designed camps:

• Main Camp blends barefoot elegance with raw wilderness. Tented suites are nearly double the size of typical safari tents and feature glass doors, outdoor baths, double vanities, and private plunge pools. Designed for comfort in the heat, each suite is air-conditioned — rare in Mana Pools — while still immersed in nature.
• Little Mana Sands is the soulful sister camp — intimate, authentic, and designed for those who seek simplicity without sacrificing comfort. Guests stay in traditional zipper-entry tents, cooled by fans, and gathered around shared campfires under starry skies.

The experience is led by Zimbabwe’s finest professional guides with activities including guided walks, game drives (limited night drives), canoeing, and seasonal fishing. Each day ends in the golden light of the Zambezi floodplain — with sundowners on the river’s edge and stories shared fireside.

Whether you're seeking barefoot authenticity or relaxed luxury, Mana Sands reconnects travellers with nature in one of Africa’s last great untouched wilds.

Mana Sands is a hidden gem in a private concession on the western edge of Zimbabwe’s UNESCO-listed Mana Pools. Celebrating elite guiding and deep immersion in nature, the lodge offers two distinct experiences:

🌿 Mana Sands Main Camp, with spacious tented suites, air-conditioning, and plunge pools for barefoot luxury;
🌿 Little Mana Sands, a rustic, down-to-earth tented camp with zippers and fans, ideal for guests seeking soulful simplicity and connection.

Expertly guided activities include walking safaris, game drives (including limited night drives), canoeing, seasonal fishing, and fireside storytelling. Perched above the Zambezi, Mana Sands invites guests to rediscover one of Africa’s last great wildernesses.