Little Ruckomechi camp, Mana Pools, lower Zambezi, Zimbabwe

Lioness portrait at Little Ruckomechi, courtesy Crookes and Jackson for Wilderness Safaris, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Little Ruckomechi lies in a private concession within Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools. This park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of exceptional beauty and wildlife diversity.

Elephants barging up a Zambezi sandbank near Little Ruckomechi courtesy Dana Allen for Wilderness Safaris

Little Ruckomechi nestles under iconic albida trees on the edge of the might Zambezi. Its views stretch beyond the Zambezi to the foothills of the Rift Escarpment in Zambia.

This luxurious seasonal camp is a delightful throwback to a classic safari era. Built on wooden decks the camp includes handsome, airy and elegant en-suite rooms. Each with uninterrupted views across the Zambezi River and the floodplain.

This private concession within Mana ensures exclusivity and a range of activities to experience abundant wildlife.

Little Ruckomechi lounge tent courtesy Dana Allen for Wilderness Safaris

Languid elephant visitor at Little Ruckomechi courtesy Wilderness Safaris

Under Canvas at Little Ruckomechi, courtesy Wilderness Safaris, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Game viewing via Zambezi pontoon at Little Ruckomechi courtesy Wilderness Safaris

Lower Zambezi canoeing at Little Ruckomechi courtesy Wilderness Safaris

Guided walking trail at Little Ruckomechi courtesy Wilderness Safaris

Mother and calf at Little Ruckomechi, courtesy Wilderness Safaris, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Elephant encounter at Little Ruckomechi, courtesy Wilderness Safaris, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Lioness stealing leopard's larder at Little Ruckomechi, courtesy Crookes and Jackson for Wilderness Safaris, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Zambezi sundowners at Little Ruckomechi, courtesy Wilderness Safaris, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Facilities

Little Ruckomechi is an intimate safari camp comprising 4 deluxe tents if booked out privately – otherwise available to only 6 guests at a time. Stylish living spaces include a tented dining room, bar and lounge with a plunge pool for daytime refreshment and a firepit for end of day relaxation.

Local Wildlife

Western Mana offers large concentrations of buffalo and elephant, while predators such as lion, wild dog, leopard and cheetah are often sighted.

Greater kudu, Burchell's zebra, impala, warthog and common waterbuck can be seen on the surrounding plains and the grunting of hippo can be heard all day.

Birdlife is superb with around 380 species recorded in the area.

Optional Activities

Prime wildlife viewing is available on both day and night drives within this private Wilderness Safaris concession. Guided walking trails are available from camp.

Water based activities are available on the 8-seater pontoon boat. Canoe trails are available on the Zambezi using Canadian standard 2-seater canoes.

Catch-and-release fishing is a seasonal option.

Birding-specific trips by vehicle, pontoon and on foot are especially rewarding.

Number Of Rooms

Air Conditioning

Swimming Pool

Yes

Little Ruckomechi is ideally suited to pre-arranging private activities on request. Better still for camp-wide sole use booking suitable for a maximum of 8 guests.

Wilderness Safaris have operated in the western part of Mana Pools since the mid-1990’s. With increasing popularity the traditional shoreline and central areas of Mana have become a bit more crowded.

Not so in the 40km2 private concession bordering the western boundary of the park. This is where the older “Ruckomechi Camp” and “Little Ruckomechi” share exclusive access to outstanding game viewing opportunities.

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Little Ruckomechi