Little Ruckomechi Camp has opened in Wilderness Safaris’ private concession in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park.
Little Ruckomechi is a small and intimate tented camp, comprising just three tented suites built on wooden decks amongst the albida trees that characterise the area. The living spaces include a dining and lounge area, as well as a plunge pool, all overlooking the Zambezi River. The camp is suited to sole-use bookings and family groups or small parties travelling together with a private guide.
“We are delighted to welcome our guests to this piece of paradise; one that epitomises the personal service, intimacy and warmth that our tented camps are renowned for,” says Little Ruckomechi Camp Manager, Ishmael Nzara. “Together with professional guide, Honest Siyawareva, we are looking forward to tailor-making each guest’s stay to suit their exact needs and to ensure that they experience a truly exclusive safari in our private concession.”
Little Ruckomechi’s interiors were inspired by its surroundings. “The warm red and brown/grey colour scheme for the interiors was drawn from the hues of the beautiful carmine bee-eater that is famous in this area, enhanced by the blues of the sky and river frontage that can be seen in the glassware and old painted kists in the tents,” said Interior Designer, Mandy Langebrink. She added that locally sourced Lozi drums and bowls add an authentic Zimbabwe feel to the “nostalgic tented camp”.
All activities at Little Ruckomechi are led by a private guide, while guests are able to set the tempo of their day. Activities include day and night game drives, birding, nature walks and a range of water-based adventures such as canoeing, river cruises or catch-and-release fishing. The wildlife-rich area is home to large numbers of elephant, buffalo, hippo and eland. Predators such as lion, leopard and wild dog are all found in the area and birdlife is abundant.
Watch a short video of Ruckomechi below.
