Ruckomechi Camp

Situated on a large private concession in the heart of the Zambezi Valley’s Mana Pools National Park, Ruckomechi Camp looks out from the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. It is a remote, beautiful place with spectacular views of the broad flowing river, adjoining well-defined tree canopy and the mountains of the Rift Valley escarpment over the border in Zambia.

Shaded by a large grove of acacia and mahogany trees, the camp accommodates guests in ten spacious and beautifully decorated en-suite tents, including two family rooms, all of which overlook the river. The central dining, bar and lounge areas face the escarpment, and there is a separate pool deck swimming and sunbathing, and an inviting fire deck for convivial evenings under the African skies. A romantic star-bed situated nearby overlooking a productive waterhole completes the Ruckomechi experience.

Conservation initiatives at Ruckomechi Camp have been tailored to address the most pressing threats to the survival of wildlife with fruitful partnerships and encouraging successes very evident. These include; Green Operation Systems, Painted Dog Conservation Project and the Cheetah Conservation Project Zimbabwe.

Highlights of Ruckomechi Camp include:
· Excellent wildlife viewing in the concession and National Park, with hippo, buffalo and predators often sighted.
· A favourite amongst guests: an outdoor 'bath-with-a-view' in a secluded, scenic spot.
· The albida trees dotted through camp are beloved by elephants for their tasty pods    

Activities at Ruckomechi Camp include:
· Morning and afternoon game drives in open seven seat Land Rovers allowing everyone a window seat.
· River Cruises down the Zambezi River in nine-seater pontoons or in a six-seater speed boat.
· Canoes safaris
· Nature Walks
· Catch-and-release fishing, Bream (tilapia), barbel (catfish) and tigerfish are the some of the more common fish found at Mana Pools (extra charge)
· Star Bed - fall asleep serenaded by the sounds of nature situated near a productive waterhole Birding safaris