Chongwe River Camp is beautifully situated on the river of the same name and offers nine standard tents and two luxurious suites, the Albida Suite and the Cassia Suite. All rooms are perched on the very edge of the Chongwe River. The standard rooms are rather small, but comfortable and have a spacious outdoor open-air bathroom. The private deck invites guests to sit and watch the wallowing hippo.

The airy and very charming main building with bar, lounge and small curio shop stands under a canopy of shady trees. Dinners are usually served next to the open-air camp fire with fantastic views. Boats used for various water activities on offer at the camp are also moored here. A swimming pool - a bit further away - can be used to cool off during the hot months.

Albida Suite - Images of Albida Suite
The suite sleeps up to four guests in two large rooms separated by a dining area/lounge. The suite comes with a fridge, plunge pool and fire pit. Meals can be served in the privacy of the suite or at the main camp. A butler is on-hand to take care of guests' every need. The suite is ideal for families or a group of friends.

Cassia Suite - Images of Cassia Suite
This suite sleeps two guests and comprises a bedroom with lounge and dining area, private plunge pool and fire pit. Meals can be served in the privacy of the suite or at the main camp. A butler is on-hand to take care of guests' every need. With its location at the far end of the camp and its spectacular views, this suite is perfect for honeymooning couples or guests who enjoy a little extra privacy. Cassia can be booked alone or together with the Albida Suite.

Chongwe River Camp is located at the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi rivers. Chongwe River marks the boundary between Chiawa Game Management Area and Lower Zambezi National Park, Chongwe River Camp lies therefore just outside of the National Park. Lower Zambezi National Park stretches 120 km along the Zambezi River and sits in the southeast of Zambia (4092 km²) opposite the Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe.

The camp is accessed by air from Lusaka to Jeki Airstrip in 40 minutes. A 5-minute vehicle transfer takes guests to the jetty, where they then board a boat for a one hour trip to camp.

Hippos sit and observe guests as they approach and their grunting is ever-present at Chongwe River Camp. Elephants often visit, roaming freely from tree to tree in search of fallen husks and fruits (most particularly Winter Thorn aka Ana Tree fruit from August to October).

The Zambezi is, of course, the main attraction, and this vital lifeline supports large herds of elephant (up to 100 animals), buffalo and hippo.

Various ecosystems within Lower Zambezi National Park means a large variety of wildlife subsists here. Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, zebra, kudu and warthog are often seen. An escarpment leading to the country's interior acts as a natural barrier, keeping the animals close to the river.

Giraffe are not present in the park and wild dog and cheetah are very rare.

The camp offers game drives in an open 4x4 vehicle (also within the National Park), boat trips on the Zambezi, fishing (catch & release), canoe trips and walks. Canoe trips are something of a highlight: Guests board the canoe at camp, paddle 200 m down the Zambezi before turning left into a beautiful side channel to see hippo, crocodile, elephant and many other animals quenching their thirst. A canoe trip is usually combined with a game drive back to camp.

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