Ruckomechi Camp is situated on the west side of Mana Pools National Park overlooking the mighty Zambezi River. Sheltered under a canopy of acacia and mahogany trees, the camp is great for photographers, with scenic vistas of the Rift Valley Escarpment across the river in Zambia, a photographic landscape – and excellent big game.
This secluded safari camp contains 10 tented rooms on the banks of the river, including a honeymoon suite. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom with hot water and an indoor and outdoor shower. Hidden in a picturesque setting is an outdoor bath with a view across the river. The rooms are connected to the main area by walkways. To reduce the effect on the environment each tent is solar powered.
The communal area has a dining room, a bar, a library and a relaxing lounge where you can soak up the view of the escarpment. You can also cool off in the infinity pool, or gaze at the stars from the specially –built platform scattered with soft pillows.
Activities offered from Ruckomechi camp include open 4WD games drives in the morning and afternoon, game spotting on motorised pontoon boats or speed boats, walking safaris and nature walks with professional guides. There are many hides from which to get a close encounter with the wildlife. Canoeing and catch-and-release fishing are also offered.
Lodge overview
Lodge type: Safari
No. of bedrooms: 9 tents
Season: June to October
Ideal length of stay: Three or four nights would be ideal at Ruckomechi – and it combines well with canoe safaris along the Zambezi.
Directions: Ruckomechi can be reached by light aircraft from Harare – or (new in 2009) on inexpensive road transfers from Lusaka.
Accessible by: Fly-and-Transfer
Food & drink
Usual board basis: Full Board
Dining style: Group Meals
Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Children
Generally recommended for children:Expert Africa doesn't recommend Ruckomechi Camp for children under the age of about 16; there is very little to entertain youngsters in between guided safari activities.
Notes: This is a very open safari camp and dangerous game is likely to pass through. Children must be under a parent's supervision at all times.
Lacklustre experience at Ruckomechi
In an nice setting on riverbank with great views across to Zambia. The game was OK although lots of water meant that parts of the concession were shut off (not the camp's fault of course). But we...
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Ruckomechi Camp's Homepage This is Ruckomechi Camp's main page on the Wilderness Safaris website, who run the camp.
