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Lodge · Zimbabwe
Nyamatusi Camp
Nyamatusi is African Bush Camps’ third camp in Mana Pools National Park and is located in the Nyamatusi Wilderness area.
From $530 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Zimbabwe
Nyamatusi Camp
Nyamatusi is African Bush Camps’ third camp in Mana Pools National Park and is located in the Nyamatusi Wilderness area.
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About the lodge
An overview of Nyamatusi Camp.
Nyamatusi is African Bush Camps’ third camp in Mana Pools National Park and is located in the Nyamatusi Wilderness area.
Highlights
- Located in Mana Pools, set in one of the wildest and most remote parts of Africa, on the banks of the Zambezi – one of the world’s oldest rivers.
- Activities include game drives, walking safaris, bird watching, and canoeing on the Lower Zambezi River.
- Wildlife sightings include elephant, kudu, sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, the rare and endangered roan antelope, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, and many other species.
You Should Know
- Children over the age of seven are welcome at Nyamatusi Camp. Due to the adventurous nature of this Mana Pools safari, walking safaris and canoeing are permitted only for children over the age of sixteen.
The Detail
Nyamatusi Camp is situated on the banks of the renowned Zambezi River and is designed to reflect its breathtaking surroundings. The camp captures the spirit of a bygone era and is inspired by the natural beauty of its setting. Nyamatusi features six spacious and well-appointed luxury tents, each with a private deck and plunge pool offering uninterrupted views of the Zambezi.
Watch the drama of nature unfold during game drives or thrilling canoeing safaris. Fishing on the Zambezi River (catch and release only) and birding safaris are other highlights of this experience. All these activities are included in your stay and are led by qualified and passionate guides eager to share their knowledge and love of the bush with you.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages (except premium imported spirits and champagne)
- Laundry
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Walking safaris
- Canoeing
- Catch-and-release shore fishing
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All-inclusive - All meals, beverages, laundry, round-trip airstrip transfers, and two safari activities per full day
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 23rd October 2026. Details
$1,160
per person · night · normally $1,390
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
All-inclusive - All meals, beverages, laundry, round-trip airstrip transfers, and two safari activities per full day
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 23rd October 2026. Details
$710
per person · night · normally $850
Festive
1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
All-inclusive - All meals, beverages, laundry, round-trip airstrip transfers, and two safari activities per full day
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 23rd October 2026. Details
$530
per person · night · normally $630
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer. Family offers are applied by your safari specialist when preparing your quote.
Long stay
Multi-camp itineraries that include Nyamatusi Camp are offered at reduced rates compared with booking each night separately, with savings of approximately 26 to 30 per cent. Choose from Discover Mana Pools (six nights, three at Kanga Expeditions and three at Nyamatusi Camp), Luxury Zimbabwe (eight nights across Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba and Mana Pools) or Magic of Three Countries (nine nights across Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe); all three are available for travel until 30 November 2026, except Magic of Three Countries, which runs to 31 December 2026. The packages are not offered during the Emerald Season, a single supplement applies in mid and high season, and a minimum age of 12 applies at Nyamatusi Camp.
Family
Children aged six and under stay free of charge in the accommodation, and those aged 7 to 15 are charged at half the adult rate; from 16 years the full adult rate applies. Full transfer rates apply to children of all ages, and the community and conservation levy is reduced for children aged 7 to 15 and waived for those under seven. The camp welcomes guests aged 12 and over; families with younger children are accommodated at the neighbouring Nyamatusi Mahogany.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Nyamatusi Camp, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay 7+ · Game drives 6+ · Walking safari 16+
- Child rates
- 0–6 years free of charge; 7–11 years 50% of adult rate; 12–15 years 50% of adult rate; 16+ years full adult rate. Community & Conservation Levy: USD 42 pppn for children 7–15 (under 7 exempt). Full transfer rates apply to children of all ages.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- Kids' programme
- Exceptions
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Nyamatusi Camp is not explicitly adults-only, but African Bush Camps directs families with children under 12 to its sister camp, Nyamatusi Mahogany, which has 2 luxury family tented suites and accepts all ages (walks and canoeing remain 16+). At Nyamatusi Camp itself, children under 6 are not permitted on shared game drives and must book a private vehicle at USD 500 per night, subject to availability. Children under 16 must share accommodation with at least one adult and must be accompanied by adults when leaving camp. Walking safaris are strictly 16+ for safety reasons. The Ngwana Club kids' programme is offered to children of all ages, but no babysitting service is available — staff can assist with child-friendly daytime activities in conjunction with the Ngwana Club.
Water safari
Out on the water.
Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Nyamatusi Camp. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.
Canoe safari
Canoeing Safaris
Guests at Nyamatusi Camp can take to the Zambezi River on included canoeing safaris, offering an entirely different perspective on the bush and wildlife of Mana Pools National Park. Canoeing is restricted to guests aged 16 and older.
Minimum age 16 years. Included in the rate (no additional cost stated). Available during the main safari season (April–November implied by itinerary context). Guides are armed for safety.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- Subject to availability; restricted to guests aged 16 and older
Boat cruise
Boat Cruises (Emerald Season)
Motorised boat cruises on the Zambezi River are available at Nyamatusi Camp during the Emerald Season (typically November–March), providing a wildlife-viewing experience from the water in Mana Pools National Park.
Seasonal availability — Emerald Season only. Included in the rate during that period. No minimum age restriction stated beyond general camp policies.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- seasonal — Emerald Season only
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
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A closer look.
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"I can't thank you enough for the awesome trip you put together for us. The lodging, guides and places we got to visit were wonderful. Victoria Falls is amazing, the lodging you arranged for us was beautiful. We had a lot of back and forth through Botswana and Zimbabwe borders and the guides were so helpful and knowledgable. Thank you for makeing this a trip of a lifetime. We couldn't have done it without Anja's help."
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