Elephant stretches to reach fruit on the banks of the Zambezi River at Chongwe Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park

Chongwe

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Relaxed and idyllic, Chongwe is the pared back safari darling of your dreams. Set right on the water’s edge, nine unassuming tents are situated on the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi River, with arguably the best view in the Lower Zambezi. Here, the wildlife action will have you on the edge of your very comfortable seat. Lions, hippos, wild dogs and elephant encounters are the order of the day. Laughter and story swapping around the camp fire are the highlight of each night. If classic safaris are your thing, you’ve arrived. And if you’ve been searching for your ‘happy place’, you’re home.

 

Enjoying drinks around the fire in the Boma on the banks of the Zambezi River at Chongwe Camp, Zambia

Stuff we love

Grassy banks of the Lower Zambezi

  • Peering out of the wildlife hide, camera in hand, for some covert close-ups of whatever happens to wander by.
  • Afternoon snoozes interrupted only by the occasional thud of a base-jumping baboon on the roof.
  • Dropping a rod into the Zambezi for a spot of tiger-fishing. Try not to topple overboard, they put up one hell of a fight!

Chongwe in pictures

Lodge activities

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Game Drive
Night Drive
Night Drive
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Birdwatching
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Bush Walk
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Boat Safari
Outdoor Bath
Outdoor Shower
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Canoeing
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Fishing
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Hide
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Camp pool
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Sleep under the stars

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