Chongwe Suites

Dine privately in your suite or in the main camp lounge on the riverbank, enjoying cuisine that celebrates local seasonal ingredients. Notice how much better your nightcap tastes when it’s served in a crystal glass by the fire.

Experience the thrill of tracking lions on foot through early morning mists, the delight in learning something new on every activity. On a walking safari where all your senses are heightened and you can see, hear, smell and feel the bush. You begin to understand the interconnectedness of the flora and the fauna; how each small part plays an important role in the greater ecosystem. Small mysteries of the bush are unlocked and explored.

Driving safaris are all conducted in open 4X4 vehicles (Land Cruiser or Land Rover) with an experienced guide in the game-rich Lower Zambezi National Park to catch sight of lions, leopards in action. Night drives are generally an extension of your afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set, we stop to watch the day come to a close and as dusk falls set off to explore as the nocturnal animals start to emerge. The Milky Way seems 100 times brighter in the Luangwa Valley where there is no light pollution.

The Zambezi River offers a variety of additional activities that few, if any, other destinations can offer. One such activity is a river safari which offers both morning and afternoon opportunities to view game from the comfort of a luxury boat. Sit back and relax as your guide leisurely navigates the islands and main channels of the mighty Zambezi. Cruise the river looking at game, birds and enjoy some of the most spectacular sunsets you are ever likely to see. All without the bumps and dust of game drives. Morning coffee or evening sundowners can be enjoyed from either the boat or from your own island in the middle of the Zambezi River!

The Chiawa Cultural Village was born of a partnership between conservation organizations (with Africa Wildlife Foundation as a key strategic partner), Lower Zambezi Lodges and the Goba people of Chiawa, championing a cultural tourism enterprise prototype that empowers local people to benefit directly from the tourism trade generated by the profusion of wildlife in the region. At the Chiawa Cultural Village, visitors will embark on a guided tour where they will learn about the lives of the Goba people, their traditions, trades, tools, edifices and arts including dance, song and handiwork of local craftspeople.

When it comes to fishing, Chongwe is tiger country! The Lower Zambezi is home to the tiger fish, nicknamed the “water dog,” whose sharp teeth are matched only by its fighting spirit and reputation as one of the world’s top game fish. Fishing can be combined with game activities and all equipment is provided, with both conventional tackle and entry level fly rods available. We recommend serious fly fisherman should bring their own tackle. Please contact us for specifications and recommendations.