Mana Pools National Park lies at the heart of the Zambezi Valley, a remote, beautiful place with spectacular views. The area offers large concentrations of buffalos, and elephants; while predators such as lions, wild dogs, leopard, and cheetah are often sighted. Greater kudu, Burchell's zebra, impala, warthog, and common waterbuck can be seen on the surrounding plains; while the grunting of hippo can be heard all day. Birdlife is superb, with numerous local specials like collared palm-thrush, and racket-tailed roller.