Kavinga Safari Camp

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Safaris & Aktivitäten

Zimbabwe has one of the toughest training programs for guides in Africa. It takes up to 4 years to become a licensed professional because of the experience required to pass the exams. Zimbabwe guides are not usually accompanied by scouts or Parks rangers, but carry their own firearms, which are only used for your protection.

Klima & beste Reisezeit

Mana Pools landscape is always changing. From the very wet rainy season, full of thick green shrubbery, to the hot dry season where there is nothing left on the ground but dust. April – the bush is thick and green with plenty of wild flowers adding splashes of colour. There is plenty of water in the outlying pans, so much of the wildlife is inland. The impala start rutting and spectacular fighting is seen, as the rams battle it out for the ewes. The bush is dense so it can be difficult to spot the game hidden in the Jesse bush surrounding the area. May - winter is on its way. It never gets freezing cold in the valley - just a light jacket or fleece jumper is needed in the early mornings and evenings. June - beautiful blue skies and green landscapes. The vegetation shows signs of thinning out and the animals move closer towards more permanent water sources. July – winter is here. Temperatures range from 26°C during the day down to 6°C at night. The elephants start to move to the river and springs, being seen mostly in the afternoons for their daily drink. August – an incredibly windy month. The wind does have a routine, as it generally picks up around ten in the morning and by four in the afternoon everything is calm. The wind is not unpleasant, as the temperatures during midday increase. September - Apple Ring Acacias start to drop their pods. Elephants are everywhere and you may be lucky to see the big bulls stand up on their back legs to reach the higher branches. Most of the shrubbery has disappeared and the plains game is plentiful. Temperatures begin to rise and the tsetse flies are more prevalent. October – temperatures are high and the game sightings are amazing. There is always something happening and never a dull moment. The tsetse flies are at their worst, even the lions agree, as you will often find them sitting on top of a small tree trying to outsmart the tsetse. Temperatures are mostly in the late 30`s but do drop slightly at night. November - it is hot and dry, all the ground cover is gone and the animals are fighting for food. In the afternoon, you can feel the clouds building and teasing the Valley ground. Towards the middle of the month, the weather becomes humid and is often followed by a storm. The rains begin and, although the experience is wet, the valley turns green and flowers blossom almost overnight. There are baby impala and warthog everywhere and the Valley is relieved.

Gesundheit

Kavinga has a strict rule against feeding wild animals. The baboon troops, as well as elephant and warthog, are frequent visitors in camp and provide fantastic photographic opportunities and entertainment. They have not learnt that humans provide food so please do not feel intimidated or show aggression towards them. No fruit is to be kept in your rooms, please hand it over to management so it can be stored in a safe place. Due to our close proximity to a valuable water source, many animals are attracted to the camp. It is important to keep your wits about you when walking in camp both during the day and night. It is imperative to use a torch when walking around camp grounds at night. After dinner, our guides will escort all guests to their rooms. Please do not leave your room after you have been dropped off by your guide. Whistles are provided in each room to call the guides in the event of an emergency.