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Zambia

Chiawa Camp

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Situated in the Lower Zambezi National Park, Chiawa Camp is recognized one of the region’s premier luxury camps.

Accommodations at the camp consist of nine luxurious thatched tents that are set among the acacia and mahogany trees of the Zambezi riverbank. Each tent has beautiful timber floors and private verandas with excellent views. They are comfortable and unexpectedly luxurious with delightful amenities including hot and cold running water, king-sized beds, Egyptian cotton linens, indoor and outdoor showers, and ball and claw baths. Six tents have direct views of the Zambezi, while the remaining three overlook the dry floodplains. There are five classic tents, three superior tents, and one honeymoon tent.

Chiawa is owned and run by the Cumings Family and is located in the Lower Zambezi National Park on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. The 2,542-square mile Park encompasses a diverse range of topography from the rugged escarpment to the north, to the Zambezi River and its numerous islands, to the lagoons and floodplains which attract most of the animals. Approximately fifty mammals and 400 bird species live in the park including one of Africa’s healthiest elephant populations, vast herds of buffalo, prides of lion, leopards, hyenas, jackals, hippos, crocodile, zebra, and antelope. The area is relatively unspoiled as it is new to tourism. The Cumings Family brought the first tourists to the Park in 1990 establishing one of the finest African safari experiences.

Activities at Chiawa Camp are all about the bush, the wildlife, and the river. Morning, afternoon, and evening game drives are led by expert guides. Bird watching is popular with common sightings including the giant eagle owl, malachite and pied kingfishers, and lilac-breasted rollers. In addition to the more traditional game drives, unique perspectives on the wildlife are provided by bush walks in the company of an armed ranger and professional guide. The Zambezi River is a canoeing mecca. Chiawa Camp is also acclaimed as one of the world’s leading fishing destinations, recommended both by past guests and in publications such as The Best Fly Fishing Trips Money Can Buy and Forbes Traveler. Expert guides assist in finding the notorious tiger fish, which can be caught on fly or conventional tackle.

Chiawa Camp has great food, described as Afro/Euro fusion. Breakfasts, brunches, and lunches are served plated or buffet-style, usually al-fresco but sometimes in the bush or even on a boat. Afternoon tea is most often served upstairs on the viewing platform overlooking the Zambezi and just prior to afternoon activities. While elegant four-course dinners are enjoyed under the stars.

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Zambia

Chiawa Camp

PLAN MY TRIP

Situated in the Lower Zambezi National Park, Chiawa Camp is recognized one of the region’s premier luxury camps.

Accommodations at the camp consist of nine luxurious thatched tents that are set among the acacia and mahogany trees of the Zambezi riverbank. Each tent has beautiful timber floors and private verandas with excellent views. They are comfortable and unexpectedly luxurious with delightful amenities including hot and cold running water, king-sized beds, Egyptian cotton linens, indoor and outdoor showers, and ball and claw baths. Six tents have direct views of the Zambezi, while the remaining three overlook the dry floodplains. There are five classic tents, three superior tents, and one honeymoon tent.

Chiawa is owned and run by the Cumings Family and is located in the Lower Zambezi National Park on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. The 2,542-square mile Park encompasses a diverse range of topography from the rugged escarpment to the north, to the Zambezi River and its numerous islands, to the lagoons and floodplains which attract most of the animals. Approximately fifty mammals and 400 bird species live in the park including one of Africa’s healthiest elephant populations, vast herds of buffalo, prides of lion, leopards, hyenas, jackals, hippos, crocodile, zebra, and antelope. The area is relatively unspoiled as it is new to tourism. The Cumings Family brought the first tourists to the Park in 1990 establishing one of the finest African safari experiences.

Activities at Chiawa Camp are all about the bush, the wildlife, and the river. Morning, afternoon, and evening game drives are led by expert guides. Bird watching is popular with common sightings including the giant eagle owl, malachite and pied kingfishers, and lilac-breasted rollers. In addition to the more traditional game drives, unique perspectives on the wildlife are provided by bush walks in the company of an armed ranger and professional guide. The Zambezi River is a canoeing mecca. Chiawa Camp is also acclaimed as one of the world’s leading fishing destinations, recommended both by past guests and in publications such as The Best Fly Fishing Trips Money Can Buy and Forbes Traveler. Expert guides assist in finding the notorious tiger fish, which can be caught on fly or conventional tackle.

Chiawa Camp has great food, described as Afro/Euro fusion. Breakfasts, brunches, and lunches are served plated or buffet-style, usually al-fresco but sometimes in the bush or even on a boat. Afternoon tea is most often served upstairs on the viewing platform overlooking the Zambezi and just prior to afternoon activities. While elegant four-course dinners are enjoyed under the stars.