JOHN'S CAMP
Untamed Zambezi. Classic Canvas
John’s Camp is an intimate, old-world safari retreat tucked along the Zambezi River floodplains in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park. Named after legendary guide John Stevens, the camp features just six Meru-style canvas tents, offering a raw, authentic connection to the African bush. Unfenced and eco-conscious, wildlife freely roams the grounds, bringing elephants, lions, and wild dogs directly through camp. Renowned for top-tier professional guiding, the camp prioritizes thrilling on-foot walking safaris, dynamic game drives, and open-air sleepouts under the stars. It is a timeless, low-impact sanctuary designed for travelers seeking unfiltered, expert-led wilderness adventure.
Why We Love It
Legendary Guiding and Walking Safaris: Named after iconic Zimbabwean conservationist and guide John Stevens, the camp centers on elite, traditional safari guiding. Guests can participate in on-foot walking safaris to track lions, wild dogs, and Mana Pools' famous "tree-standing" elephants alongside top-tier professional guides.
Exclusive, Low-Traffic Location: Situated in a remote eastern corner of Mana Pools National Park along the Zambezi River floodplains, the camp bypasses busy central safari circuits. The unfenced property lets wildlife—from buffalo to bull elephants—graze freely around the grounds, providing front-row wildlife watching directly from canvas verandahs.
Authentic "Old-World" Canvas and Star-Bed Experience: With just six Meru-style canvas tents, an eco-conscious ethos, and open-air bucket showers, the camp captures the romantic, back-to-basics atmosphere of classic African safaris. A standout feature is the remote raised sleep-out platform, allowing guests to spend a safe, immersive night under the stars overlooking the wilderness
