Thanks to travel gigolo: on your vidéo admises we have done in july 2024 four Zim NP Coline from France. Gonarezhou, Hwange, Matusadona, and Manapools. Extraordinary and safe adventure. Zim hits are Lovely and the country amazing Thanks a lot Olivier
Mana pools is ‘Gods private garden’. Absolutely my favourite place on earth. We loved no electricity, no phones (at last visit) and best still, No tv! We have camped and stayed in the lodges. Either way, bring everything you could possibly need with you. ❤️ Mana Pools. ❤️🇿🇼
The only patrolling I've done is with a fishing rod in one hand and a beer in the other. Met a farmer there once who said the water quality is surprisingly good.
thank you for the video... ı am trying to book at the moment, although managed to prebook campsite by zimparks, I couldnt send money because of an embargo to Zimbabwe, ı couldnt pay by CC. Could you please give me the private agent details that you mentioned in the video...
Great video and I like that you provide info on access to the site and road conditions. Interesting how the prices vary based on where you try & when. Shame about the ablutions but I guess if you're prepared for this 'off grid' type of camping you'll be prepared with your own water, shower, etc. I'd be interested to know how friendly and helpful the national parks staff are, as I've witnessed a couple of bad experiences in KNP with staff/international guests, so would be interested to know how you were treated as a SADC tourist in Zim.
We had good experiences with Zim Parks staff all round. Very friendly, efficient, and welcoming. They really are on a drive to improve tourism. It's quite a change from a few years ago in general. With the exception of the Beitbridge border crossing and one bad experience at a police road block, we found everyone to be very welcoming and helpful. Just got back from another trip across the Beitbridge border, the Zim side has been upgraded. Staff were very helpful but the touts and lack of clear processes, although improved, is still quite trying. Mana is lagging behind the other major parks in respect of upgrades/refurbishments. I really hope they get it sorted, I think it should be one of the country's biggest attractions. We will definitely go back there. Thanks for the positive feedback on yhe video!
Great videos and very informative. I have not picked up who you used to make yor bookings in Mana Pools and the other Zim Parks that you visited. Please let me know. Thank you.
We didn't book any of the national parks' camp sites, we just pitched as it was low season. I recommend using Ant Brown at manapools.com, he is very responsive and informed.
Sounds like some parks in So Texas: hot, humid, alligators, venomous snakes, mischievous raccoons, wild hogs, and mosquitoes that can carry you away. Our heat right now is very close to yours.
@@TravelGigolo lm an addict of your show lm based here in JHB l always say to my wife we will should join you on a trip some day. I subscribed long ago. I have learnt so much because lm a wild life guy.
Please can anyone help with a contact to book a campsite at Mana Pools, have tries all the numbers on the website, email and their Whatsapp number without response
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Thanks to travel gigolo: on your vidéo admises we have done in july 2024 four Zim NP Coline from France. Gonarezhou, Hwange, Matusadona, and Manapools. Extraordinary and safe adventure. Zim hits are Lovely and the country amazing
Thanks a lot
Olivier
Hi Olivier. That's wonderful to hear! I'm glad you found our videos informative and that you enjoyed Zimbabwe!
Mana pools is ‘Gods private garden’. Absolutely my favourite place on earth. We loved no electricity, no phones (at last visit) and best still, No tv!
We have camped and stayed in the lodges. Either way, bring everything you could possibly need with you.
❤️ Mana Pools. ❤️🇿🇼
Couldn't agree more! Especially the "no tv" 😄👌🏾
Don't camp under the sausage tree it will flatten your tent and potentially kill someone.
Would be unpleasant to have a sausage fall on one's head.
There is a store that is run by the the ZNP, near the workshops at Nyamepi, Covid could’ve changed that.
They didn't mention it. Maybe we missed it, but if so then it wasn’t obvious 🤔
You obviously never had to patrol the Zambezi if you won’t drink the water.
The only patrolling I've done is with a fishing rod in one hand and a beer in the other. Met a farmer there once who said the water quality is surprisingly good.
thank you for the video... ı am trying to book at the moment, although managed to prebook campsite by zimparks, I couldnt send money because of an embargo to Zimbabwe, ı couldnt pay by CC. Could you please give me the private agent details that you mentioned in the video...
His name is Ant Brown
ant@manapools.com
Informative episode, I would like to ask for a website where one can book
Unfortunately there is no online booking system as far as I am aware.
Well Abdul you and Lara give so much information and detail. Thank you
Thanks Margot! Just got back from Gona. Our first visit there, what a wonderful park.
Thank you. Very helpful review.
Glad you found the review helpful 👍🏾
Great video and I like that you provide info on access to the site and road conditions. Interesting how the prices vary based on where you try & when. Shame about the ablutions but I guess if you're prepared for this 'off grid' type of camping you'll be prepared with your own water, shower, etc. I'd be interested to know how friendly and helpful the national parks staff are, as I've witnessed a couple of bad experiences in KNP with staff/international guests, so would be interested to know how you were treated as a SADC tourist in Zim.
We had good experiences with Zim Parks staff all round. Very friendly, efficient, and welcoming. They really are on a drive to improve tourism. It's quite a change from a few years ago in general. With the exception of the Beitbridge border crossing and one bad experience at a police road block, we found everyone to be very welcoming and helpful. Just got back from another trip across the Beitbridge border, the Zim side has been upgraded. Staff were very helpful but the touts and lack of clear processes, although improved, is still quite trying.
Mana is lagging behind the other major parks in respect of upgrades/refurbishments. I really hope they get it sorted, I think it should be one of the country's biggest attractions. We will definitely go back there.
Thanks for the positive feedback on yhe video!
What an amazing place, great video!
Definitely a winner! I hope they get the bathroom facilities sorted out. The other major Zim Parks have improved a lot lately. Mana Pools is amazing.
In you I see passion...
Thank you! I appreciate the positive feedback 🙏🏾
Beautiful
Awesome place!
Love the way you present it. Something else in comparison to other visitors. Keep it up!
Thanks! Always great to get supportive feedback 🙏🏽
Great videos and very informative. I have not picked up who you used to make yor bookings in Mana Pools and the other Zim Parks that you visited. Please let me know. Thank you.
We didn't book any of the national parks' camp sites, we just pitched as it was low season.
I recommend using Ant Brown at manapools.com, he is very responsive and informed.
@@TravelGigolo Good morning. I have made contact with Ant but they are only doing bookings for people who are renting vehicles from them. Mark
Okay. Send me an email I can send you a contact person at ZimParks.
TravelGigolo ...at... gmail
Super good info. Just.the way we like it. Serious issues trying to get hold of Zimparks for the correct rates.
Try Christina Mhuriro +263772432148
Thanks for the useful info in your videos! Is the stock of firewood good and reliable in Mana Pools?
We had no lack of firewood. Notably though there weren't many campers. It's cut and stacked at reception. All mopani.
Glad you're enjoying the videos!
Sounds like some parks in So Texas: hot, humid, alligators, venomous snakes, mischievous raccoons, wild hogs, and mosquitoes that can carry you away. Our heat right now is very close to yours.
Texas sounds like a place we would enjoy 😅
40° in June? Or were you there in October last year?
Thanks for the info.
We were there in December.
It's still quite warm there in winter as well. Probably upper 20's.
Just discovered your channel. Subscribed👍
Great! Hope you find it informative 👍🏾
Very informative.... Good stuff thanks
Thanks! Hoping to go back there in the dry season.
very good pertinent information ! thank you for sharing !
Thanks! Glad you found it useful 👍🏾
Very good videos and reviews 👍🏿👍🏿
Thanks! What a beautiful country ❤️
@@TravelGigolo it is beautiful, 👍🏿
Well presented!
Thank you. Appreciate the feedback 👍🏾
My beautiful country well represented l love this
Glad you enjoyed it! Zimbabwe is indeed a beautiful country!
@@TravelGigolo lm an addict of your show lm based here in JHB l always say to my wife we will should join you on a trip some day.
I subscribed long ago. I have learnt so much because lm a wild life guy.
That's great to hear! That's really what the channel is about, to share information that is of value.
Please can anyone help with a contact to book a campsite at Mana Pools, have tries all the numbers on the website, email and their Whatsapp number without response
Try asking on the Facebook group: Friends if Mana Pools Zimbabwe. The contact person we used has has moved on.