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Chiawa Camp
Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka, Zambia · Independent · High Luxury
Established in 1989 by the Cumings family, Chiawa Camp was the first safari camp to operate in the Lower Zambezi National Park, effectively pioneering eco-tourism in the region. The camp remains family-owned and operated across three generations of professional guides and is a founding member of Conservation Lower Zambezi.
- 9 rooms
- Opened 1989
- Neighborhood: Luangwa District
- Rooms from 1,076 sq ft (100 m²)
About Chiawa Camp
- The creative culinary team at the Chiawa Camp ensure meals are of the highest standard, from seasonal menus developed and enhanced over time.
- With 20+ camp visits and 200 safari drives under my belt I feel qualified to say Chiawa is one of the best in Southern Africa.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,076 sq ft (100 m²).
History
Established in 1989 by the Cumings family, Chiawa Camp was the first safari camp to operate in the Lower Zambezi National Park, effectively pioneering eco-tourism in the region. The camp remains family-owned and operated across three generations of professional guides and is a founding member of Conservation Lower Zambezi. Chiawa Safaris, Zambia Tourism
The setting
The address sits in Luangwa District, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia.
Experiences
- Night drives — Red light technology night drives, without the blinding white lights used by many safari camps.
- Game drives — Early-morning drives of a few hours in custom built 4x4 safari vehicles, encountering wildlife at close quarters.
- Game walks — Heart-stopping game walks offered alongside game drives.
- Bush walks — Guided walks on foot following in the footsteps of 18th century explorers in a country barely changed.
- River safaris — Cruises on the Zambezi on custom built pontoons with near-silent 4-stroke motors, guided by experts who grew up on the river.
- Angling — Catch and release opportunities on the Zambezi for beginners and world-class anglers alike.
Amenities
- Canoe and boat safaris on the Zambezi River
- Guided walking safaris and game drives (day and night)
- Swimming pool and outdoor gym
- Viewing platform and library with interesting artifacts
- Riverboat lunches and seasonally-inspired fine dining
- Catch-and-release tiger fishing
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