Details & Prices
Sole use of accommodation per night
CHF 4,432-6,215Private House
Price for up to 6 guests

Inclusive
All meals, drinks, laundry service, private vehicle & guide provided by the lodge, dedicated host, service team & private chef.

Rooms:4
Location:Lower Zambezi National Park
Price:$$$$
Closed:16 Nov 24 to 31 Mar 25
 16 Nov 25 to 31 Mar 26
Children:from 1 year
Families:Minimum occupation 6 adults.
Note:Walking Safaris, canoe trips and sleep-outs only permitted from 12 years.
Internet:Yes
Operator:Time & Tide
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Chongwe House
Lower Zambezi National Park

Accommodation
Chongwe River House is situated just five minutes upstream from Chongwe River Camp. It can only be booked in its entirety and is ideal for families or friends.

The house sleeps a maximum of eight guests (plus 1-2 additional beds) in four large, en-suite bedrooms; two are located on the ground floor and two on the upper floor. The house comes with its own service team, private cook, guides, and private vehicle.

Reminiscent of Gaudi's creations in Barcelona, the camp is renowned for its unique and highly original design. The same architect is responsible for Luangwa Safari House in South Luangwa National Park - another great option for families.

A beautiful swimming pool faces the river to the front of the house and invites you to take a cooling dip, splash around and be as noisy as you like - you are, after all, completely alone.

Location
Chongwe River House is situated just above the place where the Chongwe and Zambezi rivers merge. Chongwe River marks the boundary between Chiawa Game Management Area and Lower Zambezi 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 Royal Airstrip in 35 minutes. A 25-minute vehicle transfer takes guests to the jetty, where they then board a boat for a 20-minute trip to camp.

Wildlife
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.

Activities
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 can 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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