Chiawa Camp is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park and with the mountains of the Zambian Escarpment as backdrop. Across the Zambezi, on the Zimbabwean side, lies Mana Pools National Park and together, these two Parks provide a fertile and untamed sanctuary for Africa's big game.
The Zambezi Valley supports large volumes of game and herds of elephant and buffalo are common place. During the dry winter months, these large pachyderms congregate in vast numbers along the banks of the Zambezi. Plains game and antelope such as impala, waterbuck, and kudu abound, while the Zambezi River teems with crocodiles, hippo, and an impresive array of bird life. The large populations of herbivores attract predators in dense concentrations, and lion and leopard viewing in this area is excellent.
Chiawa Camp is an excellent safari camp, with a wonderful location in a scenic and game-rich National Park. Chiawa Camp offers a range of exciting activities and was also recently voted 'One of Africa's TOP TEN safari camps' by Conde Nast's Best of the Best Series. Chiawa operates seasonally and is open from April through November.
There are five Classic Safari Tents, one Honeymoon Tent and three Superior Tents at Chiawa Camp, accommodating a maximum of 16 guests on an individual basis or a maximum of 18 guests if the camp is booked out in its entirety for a group. All tents have excellent views and are accessed by paths running behind them to maximise privacy.
The charming, thatched lounge & bar area, with upstairs lounge & observation deck, and dining room with al fresco veranda, overlook the river and the game that regularly drinks there. A refreshing dip in Chiawa's plunge pool is most welcome during the warmer months of September and October. The fireplace is host to tales and cocktails by starlight, while friendly hosts and hostesses oversee your comfort and special requirements.
An unmatched variety of activities are available at Chiawa Camp, led by superb Africa-born guides for which Chiawa Camp is world-renowned. Activities include game viewing by vehicle or pontoon boat, bush walks with an armed guide, night drives (usually after sundowners in the bush or on the river to see the nocturnal creatures), canoeing (half & one-day trips), bird safaris, bush breakfasts, visits to iron age sites, angling for the infamous tigerfish, and more.
Chiawa Camp is best experienced when a customised itinerary is made up of any combination of these activities.
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