Tailor-made safaris and travel to Southern Africa
CHIAWA CAMP
The Cumings family pioneered eco-tourism in the Lower Zambezi National Park. Establishing Chiawa Camp in 1989, they have been there ever since, and remain actively involved in the day to day operations of this exciting safari camp.
Chiawa is located right on the banks of the Zambezi River, in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park. With the mountains of the Zambian Escarpment as backdrop, it is difficult to imagine a more idyllic setting for a safari camp. Across the River, on the Zimbabwean side, lies the Mana Pools National Park - together, these two Parks provide a fertile and untamed sanctuary for Africa's big game.
With ample water, the fecund Zambezi Valley supports large volumes of game. Herds of elephant and buffalo are common place and, 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 teems with crocodiles, hippo, and an array of bird life. The large populations of herbivores attract predators in dense concentrations, and lion and leopard viewing in this area is excellent.
Resting in a grove of mahogany and acacia trees, Chiawa can accommodate a maximum of sixteen guests in eight well appointed safari tents. These are set on elevated timber decks, providing security and panoramic views of the Zambezi River. All tents have twin or double beds, en suite facilities, and solar powered lighting. Common areas include a thatched living room with upstairs observation deck, bar, and dining room overlooking the Zambezi River. Dinners are often take fireside in the reed enclosed boma.
Blessed with such a rich environment, activities at Chiawa are many and varied. Guests can enjoy great game-viewing from open safari vehicles on both day and night game-drives. Interactive bush walks, accompanied by an armed guide, take guests even closer to the African wilderness. Canoe outings are another quiet and intimate way of experiencing Africa, while sunset game-viewing cruises on the camp's pontoon provide the perfect way to end a day. For anglers, the tiger fishing along this stretch of the Zambezi is outstanding.
Chiawa is a great safari camp, with a wonderful location in a scenic and game-rich National Park. What makes Chiawa truly special is the active and enthusiastic involvement of the Cumings family - the result is a warm, friendly, and exceptionally well run camp, offering a range of exciting activities.
To find out more about Chiawa Camp, or to make a reservation, call on
27-11-463-7889 - or email us.
LIYATSHWA SAFARIS ZAMBIA PORTFOLIO - Lower Zambezi National Park
Photo credits: Chiawa Camp