Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
Slow travel in Mana Pools – Zimbabwe unplugged
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Marina Barthez
5/1/2024
What is special about Mana Pools?

So why does it feel so uncomfortable to slow down?

Embracing a slow safari


About the Author
Marina Barthez
Raised in France and Germany, studied digital media and photography in the US, Germany and Argentina. She was captivated by the beauty of the landscapes and the diversity of wildlife during her first trips to Africa. Today, she is a wildlife photographer, writer and creative mind who travels all over the world. She shares her experiences on Instagram @marinabarthez_.
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