Chiawa Camp

On the banks of the Zambezi under shaded trees this camp offers an idyllic stay in the Lower Zambezi. The activities range from night game drives to guided walks, canoe safaris to lunches floating on the river. During the heat of the day find a quiet spot whether that is the pool or hide to relax before your next adventure begins. The perfect camp for any intrepid traveller who want to explore this little known region – fantastic wildlife encounters are guaranteed.

Because I like fishing, my personal favourite would be Chiawa, even without catching a tigerfish. But I had my hands full with the strong catfish, which gave me quite a battle. Jake and Shelley were excellent hosts,

All the reasons we chose Chiawa were proven true. The staff, the rooms, the atmosphere, and the safaris were exceptional. Guides, Boaz and Daniel are true lion hunters. It was a true learning experience watching them track, anticipate the location, watch the other animal reactions, and find the lions I had hoped to see. Managers, Es and Van, are hands on managers and always available and of course Joshua quietly doing all the unseen things that make it a great place. One can tell Es and Van enjoy their job, the way they are excited to be involved in all aspects of your stay.
Sitting on our deck and watching 3 elephants, one a youngster still figuring out the workings of his truck and flailing it in frustration was a moment that will stay with us forever. That’s just one example of the animal interaction in the area. The rooms are big, well decorated, the king size beds are great with perfect firmness, and the outdoor shower is a nice touch. We slept very well our three nights there.

We really enjoyed our stay at Chiawa Camp. We want to thank you for this amazing trip.

The transfer by car to the camp was almost 2 hours and by the time we got there we were pleased to find a wonderful camp with its location right by the Zambezi. We were lucky Grant Cummings himself was spending a few days so we were privileged to talk to him and experience his impact on the region. The program at Chiawa is very broad and full of surprises, incl. surprise lunch in the bush and breakfast on the river. The animal sightings were less good here than in Nsefu, due to different landscape, however guide knowledge was as good as Nsefu. The tents are more rustic than at Nsefu but with a very colonial safari style charm. The food was equally good. The highlight was a canoeing trip down the river, followed by sundowners on the river bank.