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Chongwe River Safari Lodgeclick on any image above to view the full size images GENERAL INFORMATION
Chongwe River Camp is a luxury 'bush camp' situated in a wilderness area in the Lower Zambezi National Park.The Chongwe River is the boundary of the Lower Zambezi National Park, a four thousand square kilometre pristine sanctuary, teeming with game, and said to be one of the continent's most picturesque wilderness areas.The camp itself looks onto the confluence of the two rivers and the mountains of the escarpment to the north.Under a complete canopy of huge Winterthorn Acacias, the camp occupies an unrivalled location, used twice by David Livingstone on his travels, as did Courtney Selous, when he hunted in this, his favourite wilderness Enormous herds of elephant, some up to 100 strong, are often seen at the rivers edge. The park also hosts good populations of lion, leopard and wild dog.. The Chongwe River demarcates the western boundary of the park. The ecological unit of Lower Zambezi National Park and the Chiawa Game Management Area supports a large population of the bigger mammals: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo, waterbuck, kudu, zebra, crocodiles, impala, warthog and an increasing number of wild dog. Roan, eland and the Samango monkey are present. Nocturnal animals here are hyena, aardvark, porcupine, civet, genet and honey badger. The bird life along the riverbanks is exceptional. Magnificent fish eagles can be seen and heard for miles around. Nesting along the cliffs are white fronted and carmine bee eaters. Other residents are the red winged pratincole, the elegant crested guinea fowl, black eagle, and vast swarms of quelea. In summer the stunning narina trogon makes its home here. Other specialities are the trumpeter hornbill, Meyer's parrot and Lillian's lovebird. The vegetation in the area is predominantly Acacia albida trees, a thorn species 10 - 30m high with the classical shady umbrella canopy. Able to tolerate sandier soils than other woodland species, it serves to stabilize infertile sandbanks and reduce erosion. Winterthorn pods are also remarkably nutritious to elephants who digest them but leave them about 40% intact, thereby contributing to its proliferation ROOMSThe chalets are large, well appointed Mulati tents under thatch, with a luxury open air bathroom on suite. Situated under a canopy of Albida thorns and surrounded by cool lawns, they command fabulous views over the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers. Each tent sleeps two people, in twin or double beds.The Bathrooms are an experience on their own. Shower under the stars or the early morning sunshine. All fittings are made from natural materials found near the lodge DININGThe Camp chef prepares a wide variety of dishes, which are served at the outdoor dining table. Dining al fresco in the gloaming of an African night, under a canopy of stars with the sounds of the bush as a backdrop. FACILITIES
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AddressLower Zambezi National Park, Zambia LocationLower Zambezi National Park |
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