Old World (Colour) - Limited Edition Photograph

Some places feel untouched by time. Mana Pools is one of them—a landscape where towering trees stretch their limbs like ancient guardians, and the haze of midday light gives the illusion of stepping into a forgotten era. In this scene, an elephant moves through the shadows, its presence both powerful and ghostly, like a relic of an old world that still lingers.

This park is famous not only for its cathedral-like forests but also for its remarkable elephants—some of whom have mastered the ability to stand on their hind legs to reach the highest branches. Among them, one is affectionately known as Fred Astaire, a name given to a legend that continues to roam these floodplains.

What makes Mana truly unique is that it’s one of the few places in Africa where visitors can step out of their vehicles and walk among giants—at their own risk, of course. It is a place where the wild remains wild, and Old World captures that essence, offering a glimpse into a time before human footprints shaped the land.