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Ingwe Pan

Mana Pools, Zimbabwe · Private concession

Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp
Mid-range · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate

Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.

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All inclusive (AI)

Accommodation, All meals and 6 more

8 tents

Luxury Tent · Sleeps up to 16 guests

Children 6 and over

By air

via Mana Main

Wi-Fi in rooms

Solar power

From about A$860

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Ingwe Pan

Ingwe Pan places eight canvas tents beside a secluded pan in Mana Pools National Park. Jackalberry and nyala berry trees surround the water, where elephants visit and leopards are a particular draw. Game drives and guided walks explore the surrounding bush, with canoeing on the Zambezi arranged in advance. Back at camp, the shared lounge, bar and dining area provide places to watch the day unfold. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers, a deck and a fan. The camp welcomes children aged six and over and opens from May to mid-November.

“We love the small scale and wildlife-focused setting: eight tents beside a pan, with walking safaris and game drives for travellers who want time in the bush rather than resort facilities.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

BirdersPhotographersRepeat safari-goers

Known for

What you can expect to see

LeopardWild dogBirdlife

A secluded pan draws elephants, leopards and late-season wild dogs, with varied birdlife in the surrounding bush.

Your stay

What's included

Board: All inclusive (AI)

Special offer: Stay three nights and pay for two from 1 May to 30 June 2027. Conservation levies apply to every night stayed.

Included

  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Laundry
  • Lodge activities
  • Mana Main airstrip transfers
  • Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Park fees for full-paying guests
  • Taxes
  • Walking safaris
  • Game drives

Not included

  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • Gratuities
  • Visas

The Conservation and Community Levy is USD 35 per person per night. Flights, road transfers, visas, travel insurance and gratuities are extra. Park fees are included for full-paying guests.

Optional extras (at a cost)

Imported and premium drinks cost extra. A private vehicle is available on request at USD 350 per night until 15 November 2026.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Library
  • Bar

In your room

  • Wi-Fi in your room
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Fan

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 16 guests

  • Luxury Tent8 at camp · En-suite bathroom, Indoor shower, Outdoor shower, Double vanity, Deck, Fan

Activities

Things to do

Included in your stay

Walking safarisGame drives

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Mana Main
  2. Transfer
  3. Ingwe Pan
How you arrive
By air · via Mana Main
Transfers
Arrive by light aircraft at Mana Main airstrip or self-drive. Return Mana Main airstrip transfers are included.
Luggage
20 kg per person in soft bags

Good to know

Before you book

Children
Ages 6 and over
Single travellers
A single supplement applies
Power
Solar power
Malaria
Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Closed
  2. February: Closed
  3. March: Closed
  4. April: Closed
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Dry season, best game viewing
  7. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. August: Dry season, best game viewing
  9. September: Dry season, best game viewing
  10. October: Dry season, best game viewing
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Closed
  • Dry season, best game viewing
  • Good
  • Closed
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Closed

Closed for the season.

Feb

Closed

Closed for the season.

Mar

Closed

Closed for the season.

Apr

Closed

Closed for the season.

May

Good

Wildlife: Cooling weather and thinning vegetation improve visibility.

Cooling weather and thinning vegetation improve visibility.

Jun

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Clear skies and thinning vegetation support excellent game viewing; mornings and evenings are cold.

Clear skies and thinning vegetation support excellent game viewing; mornings and evenings are cold.

Jul

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry floodplains and falling water levels draw wildlife towards remaining water.

Dry floodplains and falling water levels draw wildlife towards remaining water.

Aug

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Hot, dry conditions and sparse vegetation favour wildlife photography.

Hot, dry conditions and sparse vegetation favour wildlife photography.

Sep

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Hot, dry conditions and sparse vegetation favour wildlife photography.

Hot, dry conditions and sparse vegetation favour wildlife photography.

Oct

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Hot, dry conditions and sparse vegetation favour wildlife photography.

Hot, dry conditions and sparse vegetation favour wildlife photography.

Nov

Good

Wildlife: Hot days with active wildlife. Open through 15 November; closed from 16 November.

Hot days with active wildlife. Open through 15 November; closed from 16 November.

Dec

Closed

Closed for the season.

How we judge each month
  • Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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