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Little Ruckomechi
Mana Pools, Zimbabwe · Wilderness · High Luxury
A three-tent Wilderness camp on the banks of the Zambezi opened in July 2016 in a private concession bordering Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Zimbabwe. Raised on wooden decks beneath albida trees with views to the Zambian escarpment, it is the intimate sister to the larger Ruckomechi Camp.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 2016
About Little Ruckomechi
- Opened in July 2016 on the Zambezi River in a private Ruckomechi Concession bordering Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Just three tented suites on wooden decks beneath albida trees, expandable to four for exclusive bookings, with views across to the Zambian escarpment.
- Named Zimbabwe's Leading Safari Lodge at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
History
Little Ruckomechi opened in July 2016 in the private Ruckomechi Concession bordering Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage site — on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Operated by Wilderness (formerly Wilderness Safaris), it is the intimate sister to the larger Ruckomechi Camp.
With just three tented suites (a fourth for exclusive bookings) raised on wooden decks beneath albida trees, and views across to the Zambian escarpment, it is one of Zimbabwe's most exclusive safari camps.
Experiences
- Star Bed sleep-out — Experience a night under the stars, safely elevated on a platform.
- Game drive — Scour the plains and woodlands for predators and their prey.
- River cruise — Ply the Zambezi's waters in search of wildlife.
- Catch-and-release fishing — Admire a Zambezi tigerfish up close; tigerfishing on the Zambezi River.
- Birding — Search for the amazing array of birds in Mana Pools.
- Canoeing — Canoe safari at Mana Pools, paddling down the Zambezi River.
Amenities
- Plunge pool
- Wi-Fi
- Star Bed sleep-out
- Laundry service
- All local drinks included (excluding premium imported brands and champagne)
- All-inclusive
Awards
- Zimbabwe's Leading Safari Lodge 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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