Photographs & Video By: Tommy and Britt JoyceΒ
Last Updated: 05 June 2026
For photographers, Mana Pools, spanning more than 542,000 acres, is one of Africa’s most rewarding photo safari destinations. Winterthorn forests, open floodplains, and the unique light of the Zambezi River create pristine, uncluttered backgrounds for exceptional wildlife photography. Combined with outstanding wildlife viewing, purpose-built photographic hides, and the opportunity to explore on foot with expert guides, the park offers countless opportunities to capture unique perspectives of Africa’s wildlife.
Ubuntu Travelers Tommy and Britt Joyce spent four days exploring Mana Pools during a dedicated photographic safari, staying at African Bush Camps Kanga Camp and Zambezi Expeditions. As award-winning travel photographers whose work has appeared in publications including National Geographic, they set out to document the wildlife, landscapes and atmosphere that have made Mana Pools a favourite among safari photographers.
Discover why Mana Pools remains one of Africa’s premier photographic safari destinations. From eye-level elephant photography at Kanga Camp’s photographic hide and intimate encounters on foot to dramatic wildlife scenes along the Zambezi River, these images showcase the experiences and photographic opportunities that make Mana Pools so distinctive.
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A Travelers Photo Gallery: Mana PoolsΒ
A selection of images captured by Tommy and Britt Joyce during their safari with Ubuntu Travel at at African Bush Camps Kanga Camp and Zambezi Expeditions
Caption: A pride of lions moving towards the Kanga waterhole, situated infront of African Bush Camps Kanga Expeditions.Β
Above Caption: A lion cub taking a chance to relax from its high vantage point.
Above Caption: Photographing wild dogs on foot. Allowing both Tommy and Britt to capture these animals from this unique low-angle.
Above Caption: Wild dogs and Nile crocodile encounter. Tommy and Britt were able to watch this unique wildlife encounter away from the vehicle and on foot.Β
Above Caption: Classic Mana Pools, and a shot almost every inspiring wildlife photographer want to capture. Taken by Britt Joyce.Β
Above Caption: Red-billed hornbill taking flight at Mana Pools. Taken by Tommy Joyce
Above Caption: It is not all about the Big-Five at Mana Pools. The light and drama of the region allows you to take exceptional images like this flock of Emerald-Spotted Wood-Doves drinking at a waterhole.Β
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