For a really exclusive retreat, escape to the luxurious Chiawa Camp in the Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia. Nestled next to the river, the tented camp is surrounded by pristine wilderness. It boasts elegant interiors, water- and land-based game viewing, and deep pink sunsets.

Exceptional nature setting in Zambia, just outside Chiawa Camp

Game viewing at Chiawa Camp is exceptional

About Chiawa Camp

The Lower Zambezi National Park is one of Africa’s most scenic wildernesses and home to a wide variety of wild animals. Chiawa Camp and its sister camp Old Mondoro is located in the middle of the prime habitat zone of the Lower Zambezi National Park. It’s here that you can land- and water-based activities.

It’s a romantic camp; guests arrive by boat either from Old Mondoro or further upriver. The camp blends effortlessly into its surroundings so as soon as you step on land, you start feeling like you are part of Africa already. There are birds chirping in the air and elephants wading through the reeds. The camp has a stunning lounge and bar area with two viewing decks that showcase the majestic Zambezi River that gives life to this area. It’s the best spot to watch the sunsets in the evening!

Romantic dining on the deck overlooking the Zambezi River, Chiawa Camp

Pool, Chiawa Camp

Chiawa Camp Accommodation

Chiawa Camp in Zambia is an exclusive camp with nine gorgeous canvas tents with open fronts that sit underneath the shade of large mahogany trees. There are only 8 Superior Tents and 1 Safari Suite, which guests can choose from. The Safari Suite is suitable for 2 adults and 2 children. The tents are spread along the river so that each guest has privacy and a lovely view of the river. Each tent has timber floors and verandas, indoor-outdoor showers, a bath, flush loo and vanity. Chiawa Camp can accommodate up to 18 guests for one sole-use booking or 16 guests for separate bookings.

Outdoor bath, Chiawa Camp

Tented Suite, Chiawa Camp

Remodelled in 2018, Chiawa Camp lounge

Remodelled in 2018, Chiawa Camp lounge

Chiawa Camp Activities

• Paddling, fishing, birding and boat safaris
• Walking safaris with specialist guides, some of the best in Zambia
• Day and night drives
• Enjoy a lunch on the barge
• Catch and release Tiger Fishing
• Take great photos from the viewing hides
• Sundowners and bush dinners
• Sunset cruise on Zambezi River
• Enjoy romantic sandbank dinners

River safaris at Chiawa Camp

Game viewing is excellent at Chiawa Camp

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