Lower Zambezi Chiawa Camp
Chongwe River Camp & House
PO Box 30972, Lusaka 10101 Tel:+260 211 261 588 Fax: +260 211 262 683 Email: info@chiawa.com www.chiawa.com Owned and operated by the Cumings family, Chiawa Camp lives up to its reputation for imaginative delivery and consistently high standards in all aspects. Accommodation is in well appointed safari tents on wooden decks, with king-sized beds swathed in mosquito nets and Egyptian cotton linens.
There is also a Honeymoon Tent with a view across Zambezi flood plains. A thatched lounge/bar area with upper and lower viewing decks and lots of furniture is complemented by a dining room with al-fresco dining area, set under a large winter thorn tree and overlooking the Zambezi River. Other amenities include a refreshing plunge pool with a sun deck for the hot months.
c/o PO Box CA 102 Castle Post Office, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 841 051/841 052 Email: info@chongwe.com www.chongwe.com Set beneath a canopy of winterthorns at the confluence of the Zambezi and Chongwe rivers, this award-winning camp is a family owned and run business dedicated to providing a dream safari experience combined with high standards of hospitality. Accommodation is in large, well appointed
Gwabi River Lodge
Kanyemba Lodge
Plot 2765/m, Chirundu PO Box CH37, Lusaka Tel: +260 1 515 078 Cell: +26 097 965 0920 www.gwabiriverlodge.com
PO Box 38837, Lusaka Tel: +260 977 755 720 Skype: kanyemba Email: info@kanyemba.com www.kanyemba.com
Gwabi is a fishing lodge situated on the tranquil banks of the Kafue River undisturbed by passing boats. The lodge offers 10 en-suite air conditioned chalets, with DSTV and complimentary tea and coffee tray. All rooms accommodate two adults or three in a family arrangement. Other accommodation available includes a
large shaded camping ground overlooking the Kafue River. The campsite is fully equipped with socket points, lights, ablution blocks and braai facilities. At the main lodge there is an open bar with a large outdoor swimming pool.
Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi, only two and a half hours from Lusaka, lies Kanyemba Lodge. The stone and thatch rondavels with en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and private veranda overlooking the Zambezi, and a thatched ‘family house’ are discreetly located on the river bank. Each chalet has its own veranda overlooking the Zambezi River, and en-suite bathrooms.
Kasaka River Lodge
Kiambi Safari Lodge
c/o PO Box CA 102 Castle Post Office, Lusaka Tel: +260 211 841 051/841 052 Email: info@chongwe.com www.chongwe.com
PO Box 360073, Kafue Tel: +260 977 186 106; 966 655 878; 977 876 003 Email: Kiambi@coppernet.zm www.kiambi.co.za
Part of the Chongwe Safaris group, Kasaka is a classically appointed family-oriented bush camp offering outstanding experiences in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings. Hippo and elephant frequently pass through the lodge, which is located a few kilometres from the Lower Zambezi National Park in the Chiawa Partnership Park – a pioneering community-based conservation area.
The eight classic tents enjoy an enviable position along the river, with four ‘wild side’ tents tucked away in shady riverine bush, and four family-friendly tents surrounding rolling lawns and a sparkling pool on the river’s edge. The beautiful Wild Mango honeymoon suite is set on the ‘wild side’.
Mvuu Lodge
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DESTINATION Zambia
Overlooking the river, the restaurant and bar allow spacious dining, while upstairs, guests can relax and enjoy the extensive library. Each evening guests are treated to Kanyemba’s award winning cuisine of Italian fare with the freshest and most typical local ingredients. Kanyemba also owns and operates a small, intimate bushcamp on its own private Island.
With an array of activities to choose from the decision what to do is tough. Or simply relax at a choice of not one, but two of the swimming pools. Kiambi meaning ‘first’, is the first lodge situated after the pontoon on the Kafue River 9 km away. Kiambi Safari Lodge offers both road and boat transfers from Lusaka to anywhere on the Lower Zambezi.
Mwambashi River Lodge
PO Box 11908, Centurion 0046, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)79 524 8709; +27 (0)12 660 3820 Fax: +27 (0)86 519 8094 Email: info@mvuulodge.com www.mvuulodge.com Superbly set on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Mvuu Lodge – place of the hippo – is rugged, yet gentle, comfortable yet one with nature. A mere 18 km from the Lower Zambezi National Park, Mvuu Lodge offers activities to suit everyone’s needs, including game drives by boat or vehicle, sundowner cruises, environmental awareness
The choice of accommodation ranges from eight spacious tented chalets on raised wooden platforms with en-suite bathrooms, fans, bar fridges and private verandas to newer chalets that are air conditioned. All chalets have spectacular views and are furnished with Rhodesian teak and top quality bedding. The impressive lodge bar has perhaps the best view of the Zambezi.
safari tents under thatch, with luxury open-air bathrooms. Each tent sleeps two people, in twin or double beds. All fittings are made from natural materials found near the lodge. The private Chongwe River House is just 1km away and is an unique private property with ferro walls and open fronted has space to accommodate up to eight guests.
c/o PO Box 33111, Lusaka Tel/Fax: +260 211 278 248/49 Email: rzl@iconnect.zm www.lionroars.com walks, canoe safaris, tiger fishing, birding, photography, star gazing and of course, complete and total relaxation. There are seven luxury en-suite fixed tents and three comfortable self-catering fixed tents. The four campsites are situated in close proximity to the lodges and are nestled in thick bush under a canopy of indigenous trees.
Deep within the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park, lies Mwambashi River Lodge. It accommodates 16 guests in large safari tents built on raised wooden decks with en-suite facilities. All tents have private balconies with views over the river. Mwambashi is renowned not only for its fabulous location but also for its friendly service. There is always something
special on offer at Mwambashi, whether it’s a bush dinner, sundowners on the river or a day of exhilarating game viewing, canoeing the delightful channels or landing a first tigerfish. Activities are day and night game drives in open 4x4s, boating and fishing on the river and channels, guided walking and birdwatching. All are accompanied by guides.