September, 2026
$7.500 USD
Per person
Groups are limited to 6 photographers to guarantee
a personalized and enriching experience
Pure
Wildlife
Mana Pools is wildlife photography in its purest form.
Golden light filtering through ancient trees, wild animals just meters away, and the freedom to shoot on foot. It’s one of the few places in Africa where you can walk alongside elephants, follow a pack of wild dogs, or quietly wait as a lion emerges from the shadows. Every scene feels like a dream—raw, real, and wild.
A paradise every nature photographer should experience at least once.
All about Walking Safaris
Walking safaris are essential for photographers because they allow low-angle shooting, quiet approaches to wildlife, and greater freedom in composition. Being at ground level creates more intimate images with depth and a stronger connection to the environment. They also offer the chance to anticipate animal behavior and capture more authentic, storytelling moments—something that's often harder to achieve from a vehicle.
Included in your experience
The most important things are included—so you can focus on what truly matters: capturing the perfect shot.
Double occupancy accommodation
Local guide and International Tour Leader
All the meals in camps
Laundry at camp
All the soft drinks, juices and alcoholic drinks at camps
Bush Flights in and out Mana Pools
Photography activities game drives
Walking safaris
Not covered
We leave out the minimum, so you can live the maximum.
International Flights
Meals or drinks out of camps
Tips
Medical insurance*
Souvenirs
Any other not mentioned in the inclusions
*Participation in this workshop requires proof of valid medical insurance.
Itinerary
Arrival in Mana Pools / Kavinga Camp
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Charter flight to an airstrip near Kavinga.
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Welcome and transfer to the camp.
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Afternoon game drive in the southern escarpment: lions, leopards, and raptors.
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Dinner and photo review session.
Day 1
Days 2 & 3
Kavinga
Safari Camp
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Morning walking safaris with armed guide: elephant encounters, baboons, birds, and dramatic escarpment landscapes.
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Meals at camp overlooking the waterhole (ideal for hide photography).
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Afternoon game drives: chances to spot big cats in remote terrain.
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Optional astrophotography session if skies are clear.
Day 4
Transfer to Machaba Mana River Camp
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Morning game drive out of the area heading north.
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Afternoon game drive along the Zambezi River: hippos, elephants crossing the water, and birdlife.
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Camp located right on the riverfront—great for relaxed shooting from your deck.
Machaba Mana River Camp
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Early morning walking safaris: golden light filtering through Acacia forests, perfect for intimate wildlife portraits.
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Quiet mid-mornings for editing or shooting from camp.
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Afternoon game drives focusing on lions, buffalo, and possibly wild dogs.
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Sunset sessions on the Zambezi for silhouettes and reflections.
Days 5 & 6
Day 7
Departure from Mana Pools
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Optional short game drive or relaxed breakfast by the river.
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Charter flight back to Harare or your next destination.
