Zimbabwe Camps & Lodges
Mpala Jena Camp, Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe
A Luxury Tented Camp in Zimbabwe
Camp Details
Nestled along the Zambezi River, within the Zambezi National Park and just upstream from Victoria Falls, Mpala Jena offers a wide range of refined, immersive safari experiences for guests seeking the ultimate in Victoria Falls luxury accommodation. With only six suites and a private villa option, it is ideal for guests seeking exclusivity with easy access to one of the natural wonders of the world. Enjoy river cruises, safari drives, and heartfelt hospitality in Zimbabwe’s most stylish riverside camp.
Guests can enjoy open vehicle safari drives, observe wildlife from the Zambezi River during boat cruises or on the unique Dhow, explore the area via guided walking trails, tour the famous Victoria Falls, or relax with cocktails from the camp’s swing chairs. Higher concentrations of buffalo and elephants are usually seen from June to October. There are more lions per km² here than in any other park in Zimbabwe.
WHY CHOOSE MPALA JENA?
- The camp offers the perfect Victoria Falls Accommodation.
- The camp is an intimate safari camp positioned along the beautiful tree-laden banks of the mighty Zambezi river.
- The river is a magnet for wildlife and ensures consistent sightings of massive crocodiles and hippos who make their presence seen and heard throughout the day and night.
Staying at Mpala Jena
How close is Victoria Falls?
The camp lies along the Zambezi within Zambezi National Park, just upstream from the Falls, and touring them is one of the activities on offer. That makes it an alternative to staying in Victoria Falls town itself, with wildlife on your doorstep instead of a hotel strip.
What is the dhow?
Alongside conventional river cruises, the camp runs wildlife viewing from a dhow on the Zambezi, which is an unusual way to see the river. Guided walking trails and open vehicle safari drives complete the picture, and the camp's swing chairs are the place for a cocktail afterwards.
When is the game viewing best?
Higher concentrations of buffalo and elephant are usually seen from June to October, and the park has more lions per square kilometre than anywhere else in Zimbabwe. Crocodile and hippo are constant along the river. There are six suites plus a private villa option, children six and above are welcome, and rates start from US$1,145 per person per night.
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Mpala Jena Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 01 April - 30 September; 20 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 | – | US $ 1300 |
| 2026 | 01 October - 19 December | – | US $ 1145 |
| 2027 | 11 January - 31 March | – | US $ 1225 |
| 2027 | 01 April - 30 September; 20 December 2027 - 10 January 2028 | – | US $ 1540 |
| 2027 | 01 October - 19 December | – | US $ 1365 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Mpala Jena Camp rates include: Fully inclusive of accommodation, wildlife viewing activities from the property in the Zambezi National Park (wildlife drives, guided walks and boating on the Zambezi), all meals, daily laundry, local alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Staying at Mpala Jena
How close is Victoria Falls?
The camp lies along the Zambezi within Zambezi National Park, just upstream from the Falls, and touring them is one of the activities on offer. That makes it an alternative to staying in Victoria Falls town itself, with wildlife on your doorstep instead of a hotel strip.
What is the dhow?
Alongside conventional river cruises, the camp runs wildlife viewing from a dhow on the Zambezi, which is an unusual way to see the river. Guided walking trails and open vehicle safari drives complete the picture, and the camp's swing chairs are the place for a cocktail afterwards.
When is the game viewing best?
Higher concentrations of buffalo and elephant are usually seen from June to October, and the park has more lions per square kilometre than anywhere else in Zimbabwe. Crocodile and hippo are constant along the river. There are six suites plus a private villa option, children six and above are welcome, and rates start from US$1,145 per person per night.
Activities
Child Policy
Children 6 years and above are welcome at Mpala Jena Camp.
Staying at Mpala Jena
How close is Victoria Falls?
The camp lies along the Zambezi within Zambezi National Park, just upstream from the Falls, and touring them is one of the activities on offer. That makes it an alternative to staying in Victoria Falls town itself, with wildlife on your doorstep instead of a hotel strip.
What is the dhow?
Alongside conventional river cruises, the camp runs wildlife viewing from a dhow on the Zambezi, which is an unusual way to see the river. Guided walking trails and open vehicle safari drives complete the picture, and the camp's swing chairs are the place for a cocktail afterwards.
When is the game viewing best?
Higher concentrations of buffalo and elephant are usually seen from June to October, and the park has more lions per square kilometre than anywhere else in Zimbabwe. Crocodile and hippo are constant along the river. There are six suites plus a private villa option, children six and above are welcome, and rates start from US$1,145 per person per night.
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