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Mpala Jena

Camp · Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Mpala Jena

Six suites sit above the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe's Zambezi National Park, upstream from Victoria Falls, sharing a thatched lounge, bar and pool overlooking the water.

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Overview

Mpala Jena is a six-suite camp on the banks of the Zambezi River, within Zimbabwe's Zambezi National Park and upstream from Victoria Falls. Architects Craig Hayman and Hannah Charlton, working with interior designer Tracy Kelly, built the camp from thatch, stone and canvas, with a central area that holds a lounge, dining room, bar and swimming pool facing the river. Ancient trees shade the property and sandy banks lead down to the water.

The camp has four large double or twin suites and two family suites, each with two bedrooms. Every suite stands beneath sand-coloured canvas with a canopy ceiling, a private shaded veranda and views toward the river. Bathrooms are en suite with double vanity basins, an indoor shower and separate toilet, plus an outdoor bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Rooms are air-conditioned.

Activities run on land and water: safari drives and guided walks through Zambezi National Park, boat trips on the river in flat-bottomed motorised boats, and catch-and-release fishing, with tiger fishing best from June to December. A half-day tour of Victoria Falls can be arranged, along with helicopter transfers and scenic flights at extra cost. Elephant and buffalo sightings are common from June to October, and the park also holds lion, leopard, hyena and antelope. Mpala Jena has supported the Zambezi Parks Support Foundation since 2023, including the deployment of 13 scouts and the donation of a riverboat for river patrols.

Rooms
6
Minimum stay
1 night
Check in
15:00
Check out
12:00

Why we like it

  • Six suites on the Zambezi River in Zambezi National Park, upstream from Victoria Falls
  • Four double or twin suites and two two-bedroom family suites
  • Designed by architects Craig Hayman and Hannah Charlton with interior designer Tracy Kelly
  • Boat trips, safari drives and guided walks included, plus a half-day Victoria Falls tour
  • Tiger fishing best from June to December
  • Supports the Zambezi Parks Support Foundation with 13 scouts and a donated riverboat

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Rooms & suites

Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.

  • Suite

    Four large double or twin suites positioned along the river beneath sand-coloured canvas, each with a canopy ceiling, a private shaded veranda and views toward the Zambezi. Bathrooms are en suite with double vanity basins, an indoor shower and separate toilet, plus an outdoor bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Suites are air-conditioned.

    Up to 2 guests
    Double or twin
    Zambezi River view

  • Family Suite

    Two two-bedroom suites designed for families travelling together, built beneath the same sand-coloured canvas as the standard suites, with a canopy ceiling, private veranda and views toward the river. Bathrooms include an en suite with double vanity basins, indoor shower and separate toilet, plus an outdoor bathroom with bathtub and shower.

    Up to 2 guests
    Two bedrooms
    Zambezi River view

Amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Bar
  • Dining area
  • Lounge
  • Outdoor bathrooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Private verandas

Reserving through us

Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
  • Early check in and late check out on request
  • Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager

Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.

Location

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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Questions

How many suites does Mpala Jena have?
Mpala Jena has six suites: four large double or twin suites and two two-bedroom family suites, all positioned along the Zambezi River.
Where is Mpala Jena located?
Mpala Jena sits on the banks of the Zambezi River within Zimbabwe's Zambezi National Park, upstream from Victoria Falls.
What activities are available at Mpala Jena?
Guests can take boat trips on the Zambezi, join safari drives and guided walks in Zambezi National Park, visit Victoria Falls, and fish on a catch-and-release basis, with tiger fishing best between June and December.
When is wildlife viewing best at Mpala Jena?
Elephants and buffalo are most frequently seen during the drier months from June to October, while lions, leopards, hyenas and antelope occur in the park throughout the year.
Does Mpala Jena support conservation work?
Mpala Jena helped establish the Zambezi Parks Support Foundation, which deploys 13 scouts to patrol the park, and the camp donated a riverboat to assist with river patrols.

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