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Chongwe Camp

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Chongwe Camp: Shaped by the Rhythm of Rivers

Nested along the confluence of the Chongwe andZambezi rivers, this camp balances adventurewith serenity — it is the place where wildwaters meet untamed wilderness.

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Why it's unique

At the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi rivers, Chongwe Camp balances adventure and serenity — where wild waters meet untamed wilderness.

Eight classic tents, a sole-use safari house and two private suites overlook the confluence where elephants feed and hippos call into the night. Immerse yourself by canoeing, walking, and game drives, or relax on your veranda and watch the Zambezi flow by. After dark, swap stories around the fire, fall asleep to the soundtrack of the river, and wake to golden light spilling over the water — this is old-school safari, in the best way.

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The stay

Chongwe at a glance.

Type: Tented Camp
Ideal For: Couples
Experience: Wildlife viewing
Geography: Floodplain
Collection: Off the Grid
When To Go: April–November

Where it is

Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

Chongwe Camp

Lower Zambezi National Park

This Zambian park’s remote location is its standout feature: It is situated opposite Zimbabwe’s renowned Mana Pools area, together forming a sanctuary for wildlife on both sides of the Zambezi River.

How To Get There

From Lusaka airport (Zambia) or Livingstone Victoria Falls airport (Zimbabwe) arrive at Jeki airstrip.

Flora & Fauna

Lower Zambezi is packed with big game—elephant and buffalo swim between river islands, while elusive leopards disappear into the miombo’s towering trees.

Cultural Impact

The park lies alongside local communities with deep spiritual ties to the land and river—traditions shaped by the Zambezi’s natural resources and wildlife.

Journeys

Journeys built around Chongwe.

Zambia10 Days / 9 NightsA Walk on the Wild Side in Untouched Zambia

Chongwe Camp
Luwi Camp
Mchenja Camp
Chinzombo Safari Camp

Experience an unforgettable ten-day Zambia adventure in two national parks. Explore four incredible camps in South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi, where captivating wildlife encounters await the whole family.

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In the magazine

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