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Chiawa Camp

The Cumings Family own and run one of Africa's finest safari operations with their two sensational camps: Chiawa Camp, and Old Mondoro in Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park; and are now also running Puku Ridge in the South Luangwa National Park all under the Chiawa Safaris brand.

Each of these safari camps offer an authentic experiential safari, where the focus is on the bush, the wildlife, and you. A multi-award winning safari operation offering a unique haven of warmth and hospitality, dedicated to making your safari dreams come true.

Zambia’s premier luxury safari camp, Chiawa, boasts an out-of-this-world setting, with spectacular views over the Zambezi River and its resident wildlife. Allow yourself to indulge in decadent cuisine, personalised service, a vast array of activities led by what has been voted as Africa's Best Guiding Team, and the experience of a lifetime. 

On the other hand, the concept of Old Mondoro is simple - to provide guests with an ven more authentic, intimate safari, centred upon the surrounding bush and local wildlife, all while not forgoing creature comforts and impeccable service.

Puku Ridge has been rebuilt completely and reopens late 2019 when it will become the South Luangwa National Park's most luxurious "tented" camp with Chiawa Safaris' renowned levels of guiding, service and attention to detail.

Evident throughout every aspect of these three different but complementary safari camps is a strong conservation ethos and a commitment to community, award-winning guiding, and renowned personalised service.

Book a safari now, combining all three, to see the very best of Zambia's premier national parks.

Features

TYPE:
Accommodation
LANGUAGES:
English
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
Superior Safari Tents (8 rooms)
The Safari Suite (1 room)
Star Bed Tower (1 room)
Tents I - VI (6 units/villas)
Tents VII & TVIII (2 units/villas)
T IX "Safari Suite" (1 unit/villa)
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SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Adventure
Big 5
Birding
Fishing
Flora
Gourmet
Hiking
History & Culture
Leisure
Nature
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Wildlife
Wine
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
Bar
Barbeque Facilities
Battery Charging Facilities
Eco Friendly
Gym
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Library
Meal on Request
Pool
Private Vehicle Available
Restaurant
ROOM FACILITIES:
Balcony / Deck
Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
En-Suite
Fan
Hair Dryer
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Outside Shower
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
Room Service
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Bird Watching
Boating
Canoeing
Catch-and-release Fishing
Fine Dining
Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Viewing Hide
Game Walks
Gourmet Picnic
High Tea
Kayaking
Natural History Tours
Night Drives
Safaris
Walks (Guided)
Wildlife Tours
ACTIVITIES OFF SITE:
Bird Watching
Boating
Canoeing
Catch-and-release Fishing
Child Friendly Activities
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Health and Fitness Centre
Hiking
Historical Tours
Kayaking / Paddling
Natural History Tours
River Cruises
Safaris
Walks (Guided)
Wildlife Tours
FRIENDLY:
Children
Honeymoon
Leisure
Luxury
Romance
Vegetarian
Weddings
GUIDANCE:
Cash Payment Only
Elderly Friendly
Game Drive (Max 4 pax with window seats)
Honeymoon Suite Available
Limited Electricity
Private Game Drive Vehicle Available
Private Restaurant Dining
Seasonal Activities
Sole Use Available
Triple for Adult Available
Triple for Children Available

Rooms

Superior Safari Tents (8 rooms)

8 Superior Safari Tents, each with a choice of one king bed or two large single beds with mosquito net/s. Inviso-screening insect-proof safari tents on wooden decks raised above the ground.

- outdoor "bench wallow" plunge pool and waterfall shower
- wifi in all tents but not social areas
- En-suite facilities including roll top ball & claw slipper bath, indoor & outdoor shower and his & hers washbasins.
- 2 x ceiling fans in each and 24/7 lighting/charging (220v with multinational plug points).
- Easy chairs and a dining table on verandas provide the opportunity to enjoy the pristine surroundings.

Chiawa Camp also has a gorgeous pool and fitness shack both overlooking the Zambezi, 2 viewing hides and 2 viewing platforms for the use of all guests.

For more detail & images of the rooms go to Unit / Villa Types.

The Safari Suite (1 room)

Tent IX, the Safari Suite, now with air-conditioning, and is ideal for honeymooners, young families or any couple looking for more space, luxury and privacy.

Slightly removed and secluded from the rest of camp with a king bedroom including over-bed air-conditioner, a lounge (that converts attractively into a second bedroom for families), interleading bathroom with ball & claw bath, his and hers washbasins, loo, walk-in shower, all opening onto a massive deck with private dining facilities, more lounge furniture, private pool and gazebo with outdoor shower.

Star Bed Tower (1 room)

Zambia's most romantic and luxurious sleep out. New in 2023, Chiawa Camp's Star Bed tower takes luxury and romance to new heights, at least 4m anyway.

Bookable in advance for a $400 Rack surcharge..

Combine with a floating dinner for the Star Drift experience for the ultimate special occasion and the most romantic night of your life.

The star bed tower has a sumptuous Queen size bed under mosquito netting, a bath tub, loo, wash basin and mirror. The side tables have red-filtered flashlights to see what's around and a 2-way radio for just in case.

Top tip: the ground floor boasts a superb photographic hide, perfect to just sit and watch whatever wildlife comes down for a drink.

Units

Tents I - VI (6 units/villas)

These 6 tents were demolished completely rebuilt for 2020; they have been enlarged, reprinted and spread further apart by moving two rooms, T1 & T2, downstream below the swimming pool area. This has achieved much improved levels of privacy and luxury.

The tents all face the Zambezi River directly and are exceptionally well laid out, they have now been increased in side, have been turned sideways and now have the bathrooms on the side; and a new "bench-wallow" which serves as a refreshing plunge pool in the hotter months and a relaxing area in the cooler months. Each has a super king bed that can be split into two x large singles, all under mosquito nets. They have loo, shower, ball & claw bath and his & hers washbasins, plus a veranda with day bed, arm chairs and outdoor waterfall shower.

Can be configured for 3rd bed or a bunk bed for younger families.

Tents VII & TVIII (2 units/villas)

These two tents were rebuilt in 2016 & 2015 respectively, are identical in layout and interior although the design of their outdoor bathrooms differ, TVII's being made of cement and stone at ground level and TVIII's made of timber at deck level.

Both feature king size beds with loo, bath and shower on the side, behind the bed is a changing and luggage area plus his & hers washbasins with through-room views looking at fantastic views.

These tents share similar size and luxe as Tents I-VI however TVII & VIII are further away from the social area of camp making them more private and quiet. For guests with limited mobility or children we recommend TI-VI.

T IX "Safari Suite" (1 unit/villa)

With the most commanding & expansive views of any room in the Lower Zambezi, Chiawa Camp's gorgeous 220 sq meter Safari Suite is for those guests looking for more luxury, space and exclusivity. It has a thatched roof, canvas walls with screen windows (similar in design to our new T7 & T8), a king bedroom, a lounge area (with guest bathroom for families and dinner guests) which will convert easily and attractively into a second bedroom for families, an inter-leading bathroom with indoor shower, indoor loo, his & hers washbasins and bath all with stunning views. These three rooms all open onto a shaded, timber veranda via folding/sliding screen doors to an 18 sq meter swimming pool, outdoor lounge, outdoor dining, gazebo, outdoor shower and private fireplace. The Safari Suite has its own minibar, tea/coffee facilities and of course free wifi. It will be off-grid in that it will be powered entirely by solar although it will have genset back up if needs be. The Safari Suite is available at a 15% supplement although for existing bookings there will be no additional charge. It will also have its own road access, convenient for privately guided game drives. Please note that the minimum age for the Safari Suite has been reduced to 5 years old although, because the minimum age for children at Chiawa Camp remains at 8 years, children younger than 8 years will kindly be refrained from the social areas of camp except when camp is booked on an exclusive use basis.

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