Ruckomechi Camp

Experience & Activities  

Situated in a large private concession in the heart of the Zambezi Valley’s Mana Pools National Park, Ruckomechi looks out from the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. It is a remote, beautiful place with spectacular views of the broad flowing river, the adjacent woodland and the mountains of the Rift Valley escarpment.

The camp’s central living space includes an inviting firepit for pleasant evenings beneath the African night skies. Other unique features include a pool which overlooks a broad sweep of river, an outdoor “bath with a view” in a secluded, scenic spot, and a romantic Star Bed by a busy waterhole.

Activities include game drives early in the morning or in the late afternoon in open Land Rovers, taking in a coffee break or a sundowner at a scenic spot; seven seats per vehicle allows everyone a window seat. Game drives explore the private concession as well as the National Park, accessing a diversity of habitats, and therefore a wide range of wildlife.

Or cruise down this stretch of the Zambezi River in nine-seater pontoons or in a six-seater speed boat. Mana Pools National Park is a remote, beautiful place that is best experienced on foot, led by a professional guide. This thrilling way of exploring the surrounding bush often heralds many exciting sightings

Accommodations        

Tented Guest Suite: There are ten tented guest suites built on low wooden decks offering a veranda with broad vistas of the Zambezi River. Each comprise an indoor shower, double basin vanity and separate toilet, canvas blinds that roll up and down for all weather conditions, and writing desk and chair.

Family Suite: There are two family rooms with two en-suite bedrooms built on low wooden decks offering a veranda with broad vistas of the Zambezi River. Each comprise an indoor shower, double basin vanity and separate toilet, canvas blinds that roll up and down for all weather conditions, and writing desk and chair.