Hippo Report - Kanga CAMP

Dates Visited: July 2017

Location: Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Comments: Visited Kanga during the dry season after a recommendation from a fellow, frequent safari traveler. We stayed in tent 5 (out of 7) with a view of the lagoon that the camp backs into. It was a great location as we get to observe elephants, impalas and warthogs visiting the lagoon to have a drink. My travel partner witnessed a leopard coming in for a drink while I was busy chatting with the camp manager in his office. The leopard stayed for awhile, long enough to have the lucky guests take numerous photos as it drank quietly all to itself. 

The camp is very intimate where everyone sits in one big table for breakfast and dinner. The bartender never seemed to forget our favorite drinks every time we returned from our game drives.  They offered "walking" trail hikes which I would not mistake for a true "walking safari". It was educational but only lasted an hour and we didn't encounter many animals. 

One big plus for us was the amazing amount and diversity of birds that visited the camp. For birders, this camp is great for taking photos while you sit down for breakfast. They literally perch within 5 meters of your table. 

Highlight of the trip: after a sundowner, we were on our way home when we encountered wild dogs on a hunt. Instead of driving back to the camp for dinner, our guide decided to follow the wild dogs on their hunt and it was an hour's worth of excitement tracking them at night as they searched for prey!

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