Camp Chitake

Safari summary

Camp Chitake is a rustically comfortable stationary camp located near the Chitake Spring. The Spring is a hidden gem nestled deep in Mana Pools National Park. The Chitake Spring is an area of crucial importance to a great variety of wildlife occurring in this southern part of Mana Pools National Park. Water flows strongly out of the ground and flows for up to a kilometre along the otherwise dry riverbed of the Chitake River. The Chitake River rises in the Zambezi Escarpment on the very southern boundary of the Park, and connects with the Ruckomechi River, which in turn snakes across the valley floor to the mighty Zambezi, 70 kilometres away. Once the rains have begun properly, there is a torrent of water flowing in these systems but that generally dries up by April. As more of the surrounding waterholes dry, the spring becomes the focus of survival to hundreds of thousands of creatures.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Walking safari—with armed guard
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	June, July, August, September, October
	Countries	Zimbabwe
	Parks	Mana Pools

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Alcoholic beverages
• All drinks
• Meals

What’s not included?

• Internal flights
• International flights
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver
• Visas