Walk the Zambezi floodplain of Mana Pools, among ancient albida trees and elephants, in search of painted wolves hunting along the river. Wild dogs typically begin denning in May or June for ten to twelve weeks, and one guide names July to October as the best window because the packs den near the waterfront. Walking safaris with a guide are the signature here, though packs move fast and most sightings come from a vehicle or a boat on the Zambezi.
Up to 70% sighting chance in Mana Pools National Park, Lower Zambezi, Zimbabwe. Best months: August, September, July.
One guide points to July to October, when packs den near the river. Denning usually starts in May or June and lasts ten to twelve weeks.
On the Zambezi in northern Zimbabwe, a park known for walking safaris among elephants.
Mana Pools is known for walking safaris with a guide. Packs move fast, so most sightings come from a vehicle or a boat on the Zambezi.
The scientific name, Lycaon pictus, means painted wolf, after a coat patched in black, tan and white that is different on every dog.
