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Chongwe River Camp

A classic tented camp set at the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers

Chongwe River Camp

For an unforgettable luxury Zambia safari, Chongwe River Camp is a perfect choice for families. Set at the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers, it boasts one of the most picturesque locations in the Lower Zambezi, with stunning mountain views and wildlife just steps away.

Families will love the spacious safari tents, each with ensuite bathrooms, open-air showers, and outdoor seating areas offering river views. The lodge’s central area includes a bar, lounge, and outdoor dining area, where you can enjoy delicious meals while watching elephants and hippos roam nearby. There’s also a pool for cooling off after a day of adventure.

Chongwe offers a range of family-friendly activities, from thrilling game drives and walking safaris to canoeing, boat cruises, and catch-and-release fishing for tigerfish. Wildlife is abundant, with elephants often wandering through camp and hippos lounging in the river.

For the ultimate safari experience, book the camp’s signature sleepout under the stars. This adventurous experience allows families to reconnect with nature, sleeping beneath a star-filled sky while listening to the nighttime bush. With a cosy bedroll, bush loo, and a culinary team, this is as comfortable as it is memorable – a magical way to end your safari.

Plan your stay
Coral Tree luxury rating

Number of rooms

8 classic tents

Location

Lower Zambezi National Park

Child Policy

Children of all ages

Why we love it

‘Set on the busy confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers, there is never a quiet moment at Chongwe River Camp with elephants regularly feeding on nearby Winterthorn trees’

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Mike, Coral Tree founder

Key Highlights & Amenities
  • One of the most picturesque settings in the park
  • Enormous herds of elephant, some up to 100 strong, often seen by the river
  • ‘Sleepout under the stars’ experience
  • Canoe and boat trips along the Chongwe and Zambezi rivers
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Why travel with Coral Tree?

We are the specialists in luxury Africa family safari holidays

We are Africa experts and also parents. We understand what makes a memorable family adventure.

Our knowledge and connections are unsurpassed

We have been living and working in African tourism for over two decades.

Every journey is tailored with your specific wishes in mind

No off-the-shelf packages or cookie-cutter itineraries. Unique family safaris.

Each trip funds grassroots conservation and girls education projects

You pay no more for the privilege, we support causes close to our hearts.

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