Chiawa Camp

Experience & Activities  

The family owned and operated, multi-award-winning Chiawa Camp, is the pioneer of the Lower Zambezi National Park, the first camp to settle along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.

A stunning thatched lounge/bar area with upstairs viewing deck provides one of the best views of the Zambezi River, and a fantastic setting to watch the sun set over another day in Africa. After enjoying Chiawa’s renowned cuisine on the al-fresco dining veranda, one can relax by the open camp fire with a cocktail in-hand, reminiscing upon the day’s adventures before retiring for the night. Each of the tents are a sanctuary of luxury and tranquillity.

Also available for guests’ enjoyment and relaxation are two perfectly positioned game viewing hides and a gorgeous swimming pool with timber sun deck overlooking the Zambezi.

Chiawa Camp is located in the middle of prime wildlife and habitat zones of the Lower Zambezi National Park, so guests usually do not have to travel far to see wildlife. What’s more, often wildlife make their way into camp, providing out-of-this-world game sightings. Wildlife to be spotted includes elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, waterbuck, hippos and crocodiles.

Accommodations        

Safari Tents: Upgraded in 2020, Chiawa Camp provides the ultimate safari tent. Each tent is about 100 sq meters in area. Comprising canvas or thatched roof, canvas walls with screen windows, a super-king-sized bed that splits into 2 oversized single beds under a massive mosquito net within which spins a cooling electric fan, a lounge area and the option for an third bed or bunkbed for younger families. Amenities include ball & claw bath, double vanity/washbasins, indoor loo and shower, spacious changing area, a vanity desk with hairdryer, a writing desk and numerous international plug points with USB ports.

Safari Suite: A sanctuary of almost 220 square meters, the Safari Suite comprises of a bedroom with a massive king size bed, a gorgeous bathroom with ball & claw bath and his and hers washbasins with views to the Zambezi, a loo and shower, a lounge with couches, arm chairs and daybeds, a guest loo and washbasin all opening onto a 16m wide series of folding/sliding screen doors out to an outdoor shower, outdoor dining, an outdoor lounge, private fireplace, and a 16 square meter plunge pool. Four overhead fans and international plug points with 24/7 power and free wifi make the Safari Suite a retreat that is difficult to leave!