Untamed Lower Zambezi

One of Africa's premier and most renowned safari camps, completely solar. On the banks of the Zambezi River, under a massive grove of Mahogany trees the multi-award winning "Best in Africa" Chiawa Camp holds the prime position in the heart of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park. A stunning thatched lounge/bar area with an upstairs viewing deck provides one of the best views of the Zambezi.

Indulge in attentive yet unpretentious, personalised service, fabulous cuisine and fantastic "tents" with spectacular views of the Zambezi and its resident wildlife. This family owned and operated camp, the pioneer of tourism in the Lower Zambezi NP, offers unusually varied activities with a choice of game drives, walking, boating and angling in the care of Africa's finest guides.

There is also plenty to do and wildlife to see if you just wish to relax in camp with an in-room massage, a viewing hide, a beautiful pool and sundeck overlooking the Zambezi and for the more energetic, a well equipped functional fitness shack.

Winner - BEST IN AFRICA - Safari Property; Guiding Team;

Winner - BEST IN ZAMBIA - Cuisine; Guiding Team, Location; Romance, Family Safari; Ecologically Responsible

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Chiawa Camp - Lower Zambezi National Park Credit: www.chiawa.com A gorgeous location in a prime wildlife spot

Chiawa Camp - A wildlife paradise Credit: www.chiawa.com Wow location

Chiawa Camp - Star Bed Tower Credit: copyright Teagan Cunniffee www.chiawa.com Chiawa Camp - sleep out in the starbed after a floating dinner!

Chiawa Camp T1-8 veranda bench wallow hammock Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp - in room massage treatments Credit: www.chiawa.com

Chiawa Camp T1-8 Credit: www.chiawa.com

Chiawa Camp - Safari Tents 1-8 Chiawa Camp SAFARI SUITE Family Set Up Chiawa Camp SAFARI SUITE

These are the epitome of elegance and luxury on safari; every comfort and convenience you might wish for. Intuitive ergonomics (everything is where it should be), sumptuous beds and linens, a lounge area, overhead fans, multi-national charging points, excellent storage, an ensuite bathroom with ball & claw bath, his & hers washbasins, enclosed loo, shower and then a timber veranda with hammock, bench-wallow plunge pool, outdoor waterfall shower, leather arm chairs and a dining area. Did we mention the views?

Chiawa Camp T1-8 Benchwallow Hammock Credit: Chiawa Safaris

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Chiawa Camp T1-8 Interior Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp T1-8 veranda comforts Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp T1-8 lanterns benchwallow Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp T1-8 plunge pool bench wallow Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Room Facilities

Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, External Shower, Fan, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Lounge, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Queen Bed, Safe, Sala, Smoke Alarm, Twin Bed, Vanity Cabinet, Verandah, Wardrobe

The Safari Suite at Chiawa Camp is NOT a two-bedroom house but it can serve as a stunning retreat for young families where we put two day beds in the lounge. At night these are set up for sleeping.

Chiawa Camp Safari Suite Family Set Up Exterior Credit: www.chiawa.com

Chiawa Camp Safari Suite Family Set Up Interior Credit: www.chiawa.com

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), LED Camp Lights, Lounge Area, Lounge, Mid Ensuite With Separate Shower/Toilet, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Queen Bed, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Twin Bed, Vanity Cabinet, Verandah, Wardrobe

The Safari Suite at Chiawa Camp is probably Zambia's finest safari tent. Perched on a ridge "about 5 elephants high" overlooking the Zambezi River, its floodplains and the towering escarpment, this retreat knows no equal. An air-conditioned bedroom, an interleading bathroom and a lounge (that can be converted into a bedroom for young children, a private pool, private camp fire and dining, private vehicle access and more.

Chiawa Camp Safari Suite Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp Safari Suite Veranda Day Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp Safari Suite washbasins and bed Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp Safari Suite View In Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp Safari Suite Pool Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp Safari Suite Location Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, External Shower, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), LED Camp Lights, Lounge Area, Lounge, Mid Ensuite With Separate Shower/Toilet, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Queen Bed, Safe, Sala, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Twin Bed, Vanity Cabinet, Verandah, Wardrobe

Chiawa Camp STARBED

The only sleep out tower in the Lower Zambezi National Park and probably one of Africa's finest. When paired with our floating dinner on the Zambezi River, what we call the Star Drift Experience is certainly the world's most unique and romantic sleep out.

Chiawa Camp STAR DRIFT EXPERIENCE Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp Romantic Star Bed Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp Star Bed Location Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp Star Bed Under The Stars Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Chiawa Camp Photo Hide under Star Bed Credit: Chiawa Safaris

Room Facilities

Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Dressing Gowns, Ensuite, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), LED Camp Lights, Mosquito Nets, Oil/Paraffin Lamps, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Queen Bed, Verandah

Property Facilities

Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Kayaking, Natural History Tours, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

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

Old Mondoro, completely solar, is set in a grove of Acacia trees that tower above the massive elephant bulls that seem to be constantly feeding on them. On the banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park some 35 km downstream from Chiawa Camp this is a beautiful and remote site overlooking a maze of hippo-inhabited islands and channels. With only 5 rooms, 10 beds, Old Mondoro is the Lower Zambezi’s most intimate and private safari camp.

Old Mondoro's setting is exquisite, one of the few safari camps with views in all directions, from one's chair - to the south the spectacular Zambezi river and its islands sprinkled with wildlife, swivel around to face north and see beautiful woodland full of towering trees dwarfing the impalas, waterbuck, buffalo and elephants. A fun addition is Old Mondoro's outdoor "loo with a view" overlooking the Zambezi and its wildlife that includes some of the best aardvark and wild dog sightings in Africa.

If you wish to be truly immersed in nature but with all the comforts then look no further than Old Mondoro.

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Old Mondoro - Main Lounge Credit: copyright Teagan Cunniffe www.chiawa.com Old Mondoro - elephants are omni-present

Old Mondoro - tents with elephants as neighbours Credit: copyright Teagan Cunniffe www.chiawa.com Old Mondoro - wild

Old Mondoro sunset - Location Location Location Credit: copyright Scott Ramsay www.chiawa.com Old Mondoro - Location Location Location

Old Mondoro - campfire and boat Credit: www.chiawa.com Old Mondoro - a true bush camp but with the comforts

Old Mondoro - Main area Credit: www.chiawa.com Old Mondoro - pretty on the inside and out

Old Mondoro sunrise - location location location Credit: copyright Teagan Cunniffe www.chiawa.com Old Mondoro sunrise - location location location

Old Mondoro Camp chalets Old Mondoro Family Suite

5 screened-in reed chalets with canvas roofs, left open during the day, and canvas blinds with window screens that are lowered for privacy and security at night. King size beds and mosquito nets facing out onto the Zambezi River. All chalets have 220v lighting power point.

There is a large outdoor stone splash tub and shower, open to the stars overlooking the Zambezi River with hot water 24/7 as well as indoor flushing loos & twin sinks.

Huge private deck enables expansive views and there is a comfortable relaxing area with day beds under the shade to watch the elephants pass only meters from the chalets.

There is also a 6th chalet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms ideal for families and which can also be used for pilots and tour leaders.

A two bedroom suite with two bathrooms and its own camp fire making for an ideal family escape in this, the best of all bush camps, Old Mondoro.

Decorated and equipped identically to the other 5 bush chalets, the two bedroom suite was originally the owners house but after its makeover in 2022 is available for families upon special request.

Bush chalets 1 - 4 T V - the 2 bedroom "family chalet"

Chalet 1 looks directly over the Zambezi and is closest to the social area of camp.

Chalet 2 looks over the Zambezi and the mouth of the Old Mondoro lagoon.

Chalets 3 & 4 look over the lagoon with quartering further views of the Zambezi. These two chalets generally see the most wildlife from their rooms as the lagoon attracts much wildlife however some guests prefer the rooms closer to the Zambezi. Others prefer these for the game.

All 4 chalets have a canvas roof, reed and canvas walls, cement floors and 24/7 power for lighting and charging. No WIFI! Each room has an electric fan, en suite indoor loo and washbasin both with views of the Zambezi, and an outdoor shower and outdoor "splash tub" which is a giant bath for two or in the hotter months providing a cooling wallow. Elephants have been known to drink from the bath whilst guests have been cooling off! Water is heated by solar.

This is the owners' house and is available for families.

Just as the other 4 chalets this has a canvas roof, reed and canvas walls, cement floors and 24/7 power for lighting and charging. No WIFI!

However this chalet has 2 bedrooms each with its own entrance and an interleading door.

One bedroom has an electric fan, en suite indoor loo and washbasin both with views of the Zambezi, and an outdoor shower and outdoor "splash tub" which is a giant bath for two or in the hotter months providing a cooling wallow.

The second bedroom has the above but no splash tub.

This room overlooks the Zambezi and is visited by elephants regularly although it is closer to the kitchen and managers' tent so sometimes this can be distracting however it is still a very popular room.

Property Facilities

Accept Credit Cards, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Laundry Service, Restaurant

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Drinking Water Filtration System, Fan, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Sala, Wardrobe

Available Services

Meal on Request

Activities on Site

Big 5, Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Safaris

Activities Nearby

Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fly Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, River Cruises, Safaris