Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp is an excellent family-run camp on the banks of the Zambezi River enjoying one of the best locations in the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Chiawa Camp endeavours to create the atmosphere of a traditional Zambian bush camp combined with vintage 1920s-style safari tents.Chiawa Camp has nine tents. The six spacious and secluded luxury safari tents are set under thatch on elevated decks with great views across the Zambezi. They are elegantly furnished in classic African safari style, with comfortable beds, quality cottons, mosquito netting, brass electric fans, solar powered lanterns and power points for re-charging camera batteries. The lovely honeymoon tent has a Victorian bath with a view and a double shower. Two extra large superior tents provide a king-size bed, lounge area, roll-top bath and double shower. All tents have a flush loo and basins, with hot and cold running water always available.
The permanent waters of the Zambezi draw increasing numbers of animals to its banks in dry season. Abundant elephant, buffalo and hippo can be seen at really close quarters on the many lush islands and river bank. Regular sightings of predators such as wild dog, leopard and spotted hyena hunting the impala and other antelope make for exciting game drives. There are also a number of large lion prides in the area.
Activities include morning and afternoon game drives in open 4WD vehicles. Night drives provide the chance to spot nocturnal animals like civet, genet and porcupine and to encounter some of the larger predators on the move.
Water based safari activities are also a feature of Chiawa.These take you through the islands of the Zambezi where you should see hippo out of the water and the buffalo and elephant that swim across the river to reach the rich island grazing. Canoeing is also possible and for those interested in fishing some of the finest tiger fishing to be found in Africa is available on this stretch of the Zambezi River.
Bush Walks accompanied by an armed ranger who shares his knowledge of the fauna and flora and his tracking skills with you help to make a stay at Chiawa the complete safari experience.