ZAMBEZI - MANA POOLS WALK+CANOE SAFARI

In June 2009 a small group of us led by my great friend Brad Horn from Epic Private Journeys (and including my father in law Gil) walked adjacent to and then paddled, the Zambezi through the incredible Mana Pools region of Zimbabwe. It's a safari and an adventure like no other on the planet I think. Brad exclusively uses Wilderness Safaris, who have a steely commitment to the rebuilding of tourism in Zim. Their camps, guides and level of service are simply the best going.
As you will see, there was a wee bit of drama at times, but that's Africa and that's why I love it so very much. Gil has re-told the story of what happened many times over the bar of his pub Flanagans in Kalgoorlie!
Simon

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Travel & Events

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• africa
• zimbabwe
• zambezi
• pangolin
• walk
• canoe
• adventure
• nature
• wilderness
• hippo
• attack
• capsize
• mana
• pools
• wild
• dogs
• elephant
• paddle
• safari
• river
• tourism

[Matimila59]

thanks for posting this

excellent footage - and editing

we are just back from Lower Zambezi trip- would love to post something as good as this....

[reevesimon]

Thank you very much for your comments. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. I think once touched by Mana, you are changed for life, for the better. Sadly old Slot, the ele in the video passed away this year. I can forward you a story I wrote about him if you wish. Kind regards, simon

[Matimila59]

thanks Simon- been to Manas many times over the years- we passed very nearby in October- downstream into Chiwore is a real treat- equally unspoilt/more difficult access/perhaps less game(hunting area so is a bit twitchy too)/fishing is simply awesome

I would love a copy of the story - my email is jpearce59@gmail.com

thanks jonny

[pinker1]

Nice Video. wow a bit risky with the hippos hey. and I like the one with the elephant near the tree. Sh*t i would be so scared.

[chessastleger09]

The most stunning place on earth. And I had the privilege of growing up with all of that! My dad has a safari company and I grew up on the Zambezi river!!

[chessastleger09]

The most stunning place on earth. And I had the privelage of growing up with all of that! My dad has a safari company and I grew up on the Zambezi river!!

[1ldailey]

Awesome! Beautiful to see the respect for nature in this video! I certainly hope that you have submitted this to the Travel Channel. OMG! Would love to watch a series of your travels on tv. Thank you for posting your videos.

[cazenoveloyd]

amazing video!

[annamh21]

oh! Please take me to the river.

[simplephotos1]

Nice one Simon - awesome footage!