The Camp
Mpala Jena
Mpala Jena is a small safari camp on the tree-lined banks of the Zambezi River, 19 km inside Zambezi National Park. The park covers some 56,000 hectares, and the town of Victoria Falls is about 40 minutes away by boat or by road.
The style is barefoot luxury: scalloped thatch roofs, soft sand underfoot, and a beach bar looking over the pool to the river. The camp runs entirely on its own solar plant and battery.
Five tented suites stand in the shade of big sausage trees and jackalberries, each with a private veranda and deck, an outdoor bath and shower, and views of the Zambezi. Days are spent on drives, boat cruises and walks in the park, with a guided tour of the Falls when you want it.
Rooms
The Rooms
Tented suites in the shade of the riverine trees, with a shaded private veranda, an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower, a separate toilet and double basins, and a deck with an outdoor bath and shower. A Two-Bedroom Family Suite is also available.
From the camp
Things to do
Safari drives
Drives in Zambezi National Park with the camp's guides.
Boat cruises
Time on the river in front of the camp, looking for wildlife and birds along the banks.
Walking trails
Walks in the national park, on foot with a guide.
Guided tour of the Falls
A guided visit to Victoria Falls, about 40 minutes from camp.
Birding
The riverine trees and the banks of the Zambezi make for good birding.
Ask us which activities are included and about prices when you book.
Good to know
Information
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Safaris with a night at Mpala Jena
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Mpala Jena in pictures
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Victoria Falls & the Zambezi
Explore the Area
Mpala Jena lies on the banks of the Zambezi River, 19 km inside Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe, about 40 minutes by boat or road from the town of Victoria Falls.
Where you'll stay
Find the Camp
Mpala Jena · on the Zambezi River, 19 km inside Zambezi National Park, upstream of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Before you go
Questions answered
Where is the camp?
On the banks of the Zambezi, 19 km inside Zambezi National Park, about 40 minutes by boat or road from the town of Victoria Falls.
How many suites are there?
Five tented suites on the river: Guest Suites and a Two-Bedroom Family Suite.
What is in each suite?
A shaded veranda and private deck, an en-suite bathroom with double basins, and an outdoor bath and shower with views of the river.
Can we visit the Falls from here?
Yes. Guided tours of Victoria Falls can be arranged from the camp.
Is there a pool?
Yes, with a beach bar looking over the pool to the river.
Victoria Falls
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