Highlights
- Beautiful riverside setting
- Excellent guiding
- Day and night game drives
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EnquireChiawa is a family run, high-end safari camp situated in the prime wildlife region of Lower Zambezi National Park, southern Zambia. Occupying a beautiful woodland setting on the banks of the Zambezi River, the camp is renowned for its quality hosting, superb guiding and exciting mix of land and water based activities. The scenic wilderness of the Lower Zambezi is home to an impressive range of wildlife including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, waterbuck, crocodile, and hippo.
The camp's main area is a two-storey wood and thatched building with panoramic river views. There's a spacious lounge and bar area with comfortable seating, a library area, and a first floor viewing deck with telescope. Outside is a decked terrace and lovely swimming pool, plus a peaceful campfire area, perfect for sundowners. The camp has a well-equipped fitness facility with riverside views, and two viewing hides for observing and photographing the resident wildlife. An al fresco dining area with both individual and communal tables overlooks the water, and the cuisine is high quality, seasonal and delicious. Guests enjoy generous, buffet style breakfasts, whilst the evening meal, usually served by candlelight, includes several courses, and special diets can be accommodated.
One of the camp's highlights is its wide range of contrasting activities, including day and night game drives, guided walks, canoeing excursions, day and evening river safaris on the Zambezi, and catch and release fishing.
The accommodation comprises nine well-appointed tents, built on raised decking, with spectacular riverside views and complimentary Wi-Fi. Spacious and extremely comfortable, the tents have ensuite bathrooms with freestanding claw-foot baths, twin washbasins, and both indoor and outdoor showers. Each unit comprises one king or two large single four-poster beds, draped with mosquito nets. Outside is a private decked veranda with comfortable sofas and a day bed, perfect for enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
Families with children over the age of 8 years are welcome at Chiawa Camp, although there is no child specific itinerary at present. One of the tents is currently undergoing refurbishment to provide a larger, two bedroom unit, perfect for families. Due to open in June 2017, facilities will include an ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath, twin washbasins, flush toilet, and both indoor and outdoor showers. Outside will be a large, private veranda with a pool, and alfresco lounge and dining areas. Note that there is a minimum age restriction of 12 years for guided walks and canoe excursions. As the camp is unfenced, and wild animals do wander through, parents are reminded that children should be supervised at all times.
Chiawa Camp provides a welcoming and authentic safari experience in an idyllic waterside setting.
We had an extraordinary time. It was magical and we couldn't hav asked or hoped for more. Thank you both so much for all of your time and assistance.
Emma M reviewing Best of Botswana for Families on 18 November 2024
We had an amazing experience - absolutely loved it.
Mohamed and Said were great and very patient especially with me going downhill - was quite nervous about the scree slopes and paths.Will be a trip we remember forever
Maritta B reviewing Atlas Valleys & Villages Trek - Value on 11 November 2024
Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!
Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.
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