About Chongwe River Camp

Chongwe River Camp is a luxury bush camp situated in an abundant wilderness area – elephants are more numerous than people in our Albia grove. There are no fences at Chongwe, so animals are free to roam and have complete right of way. Without even leaving the camp, guests are able to see and hear a wide variety of wildlife. Relaxing in the sitting area overlooking the river, you will see a constant procession of game wandering down to drink, as well as over 250 species of birds. Chongwe River Camp is a family-owned-and-run business dedicated not only to providing your dream safari experience, but also to offering the sort of hospitality that is usually only found at home.

Why visit Chongwe River Camp?

The Lower Zambezi National Park covers an area of 4092 km2, although most of the game is concentrated on the valley floor. Enormous herds of elephant, some up to 100 strong, are often seen at the river’s edge.
Exceptional game-viewing opportunities are available, either by open-vehicle, on foot, or on water.
The Lower Zambezi National Park is renowned for its superb canoeing safaris – a unique and unobtrusiveway to encounter big game.
Chongwe specialises in walking safaris, affording you time to learn about the not-so-well-known secrets of the bush.
Fishing can be enjoyed in the great Zambezi River, which is home to one of the world's premier game fish – the tiger fish. Bream and huge catfish are also to be found.

Accommodation at Chongwe River Camp
At Chongwe River Camp, guests are accommodated in luxury, tented chalets with en-suite bathrooms. Each chalet consists of a spacious, walk-in, canvas safari tent with either twin or double bed configurations. The tents are hung from hard roofs and stand on concrete plinths. The bathrooms are open-air, yet surrounded by stone-and-reed walls for absolute privacy. The water is gas-heated, and fine weather and ample shade allow for an open–air and star-lit shower experience.
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What our guests have to say about Chongwe River Camp

"The hugest and biggest thank you in the whole world for making our holiday so utterly unforgettable for all the right reasons!! I have to say that I thought Chongwe was as close to Paradise as I could ever expect to get. A feeling only helped by such fun and kindness whilst we were there. Heaps of love and please keep in touch. Love from Bumble etc XX"

Bumble Montgomery, UK

"Howdy from Texas! When Bill and Joanna, Diane and I were there we had such a great time! We think of you often and hope to return someday."

Ken Martin, Texas, USA

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