John's Camp

About

Designed in the spirit of traditional mobile safari camps, John’s Camp provides a back-to-basics luxury experience, focusing on exceptional guiding, warm hospitality, and close encounters with nature. With no permanent structures and an eco-conscious ethos, it offers guests the charm of old-world safaris while maintaining modern comfort and personalised service. The camp is small and exclusive, creating a peaceful atmosphere ideal for true safari purists.

Rooms

There are just six Meru-style tents at John’s Camp, each spaced for privacy and comfort, with open-air en-suite bathrooms featuring flush toilets and hot bucket showers. The tents are simply yet tastefully furnished, offering comfortable beds, writing desks, and canvas chairs from which to enjoy views of the bush. The sounds of the wild serve as a gentle soundtrack to your stay, enhancing the sense of being at the heart of untamed Africa.

Dining

Dining at John’s Camp is a relaxed yet delightful experience, with meals freshly prepared using local ingredients and served in a communal mess tent or al fresco beneath the stars. Expect hearty breakfasts, light lunches, and three-course dinners that showcase both local and international dishes. Mealtimes are sociable and unhurried, providing a chance to connect with fellow travellers and share stories from the day’s safari.

Activity

Activities at John’s Camp revolve around expertly guided walking safaris and game drives, both of which explore Mana Pools’ rich landscapes of floodplains, forests, and riverfront. This region is famed for close encounters with elephants, wild dogs, lions, and an array of birdlife. Canoeing on the Zambezi and sundowners by the river add to the variety of experiences, all led by top-tier guides with a deep understanding of the ecosystem.