Ilala · Mana Pools · Zimbabwe
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The only privately run campsite in Mana Pools National Park. Each site is fully private with its own facilities. Opening May 2027. Bookings are open.
Per site · per night · maximum 4 guests per site
Exclusive Tented Camp
Exclusive use of the full tented camp. Five en-suite tents, dedicated staff, pontoon boats, dining room, lounge, and full kitchen. The Zambezi on your doorstep. Currently open.
Per night · exclusive use of the entire camp · maximum 10 guests
On the Zambezi
Pontoon Hire
INFO : We have 3 custom-built, 24ft fishing pontoons each with twin engines. All boats are driven by one of our experienced skippers/fishing guides. Fuel is not included and usage is estimated at 25/l half day and 50l /full day on a pontoon. There is a maximum of 8 people per pontoon, inclusive of the guide. All boat and fishing fees are included.
Open to day visitors and overnight guests. Pre-booking essential.
Tented Camp guests — pontoon access is included in your rate.
All boat and fishing fees are included.
Tackle Hire
per pontoon · per day
per person · per day
All tackle hire is inclusive of line, hooks, sinkers and trace. Excludes all lures — bring your own. Any breakages and loss of rods/reels is for the anglers account.
Pre-booking required — contact us to reserve your slot.
Getting Here
Kelly's Camp sits deep in the Ilala area of Mana Pools National Park. There are two ways to reach us — by air or by road — and we're happy to help arrange whichever suits you best.
Fly in
The Chikwenya airstrip is just 4.5 kilometres from camp. We can arrange a collection transfer for your group at an additional charge.
Self-drive
A 4×4 vehicle is essential. Both routes from Harare take approximately 7 to 8 hours depending on conditions.
Via Marongora
Travel via Karoi and Makuti, entering the park through the Marongora gate. The most commonly used route.
Via Guruve
Travel via Guruve, Mushumbi Pools and Angwa, entering through the Mukanga office. An alternative route through communal lands.
Camp Location · -15.678795, 29.547762 · Ilala, Mana Pools National Park
Reservations
Make an Enquiry
We don't use an online booking engine. All reservations are handled directly — reach out via WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly.