Light aircraft transfer from Lusaka to Royal Airstrip, where you will be met by your hosts and transferred to the lodge.
Located in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi Valley in the Chiawa Partnership Park (GMA), that borders the Lower Zambezi National Park, is one of the most established Lower Zambezi camps: Chongwe River Camp. This tented camp is nestled along the riverbank beneath a canopy of winterthorns (impressive tortuous trees) at the confluence of the Zambezi and Chongwe Rivers. Boasting breathtaking views and, quite often, elephants wandering through the camp, this lodge has all the qualities to make you instantly fall in love with it. The camp hosts make sure you can truly unwind and switch off the rest of the world, while still offering an unmatched variety of activities: day and night drives, boat cruises, walking safaris, or the popular canoeing experience that offers you the opportunity to view wildlife from a unique vantage point. From this low perspective, nothing stands in the way between you and an unforgettable safari.
A policy of non-intrusive wildlife enjoyment and low environmental impact has helped to make the Lower Zambezi valley one of southern Africa’s premier game viewing destinations. The Zambezi is Africa’s fourth longest river and once settled in, you will quickly understand why this amazing wilderness is so special. Perhaps you will be ‘wowed’ by the striking flora and fauna or the diversity of amazing wildlife (leopards, lions, hippos, and over 500 birds species). Chongwe River Camp offers a wide range of activities so you can explore Lower Zambezi from every angle. The activities are tailored to make the most of this incredibly varied wilderness, including game viewing by boat on the Zambezi River, canoeing, walking safaris and fishing. Are you interested in the rich cultural heritage of the area? Cultural community visits can be arranged on request. After any activity, you will return to the heart of the camp: the dining area. Here, you can indulge yourself with brunch, freshly baked treats with tea in the afternoon, pre-dinner drinks or a three-course dinner around a crackling fire. This is where you share safari tales with guests, the staff and your guides, while occasionally peeking at the canopy of stars above you.
Baggage allowance for light aircraft transfers: maximum 15 kg (this includes hand luggage) packed in soft bags (no hard suitcases allowed as these cannot be loaded onto the aircraft).
Transfer to Royal Airstrip, and light aircraft transfer back to Lusaka.
