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Time + Tide Chinzombo’s natural building materials and vintage accents blend modern style with the best of a traditional bush safari camp, and it’s named after a type of tree that grows nearby.

Its six luxurious safari tents (including a two-bedroom, two-bathroom family tent) are nestled beneath ancient msikizi trees. Each has its own private pool and soaking tub, as well as panoramic views of the river and its abundant wildlife.

Time + Tide Chongwe Camp is set along the confluence of the Chongwe River which winds through the forested valley meeting with the mighty Zambezi River, creating a haven for wildlife and exceptional sightings.

Its eight classic tents are designed to make the most of what Mother Nature provided. Each has a panoramic view along the Chongwe River, a spacious open-air bathroom, a porch with comfortable lounge chairs and features local textiles and handcrafted furniture.

The small number of camps in Lower Zambezi National Park keep it free from overcrowding. The area is best known for its impressive variety of safari activities – enjoy drives to walking safaris, or take to the rivers on a boat cruise or canoeing safari, or try your hand at tiger fishing.

The serene Chongwe River nestles Chongwe House against a picturesque mountain backdrop in the Lower Zambezi.

Designed to celebrate the peaceful setting, the house is perfect for a group of friends or a family.

Your stay includes a private vehicle and guide for game-viewing activities, dedicated staff and a chef.

Relax into the laid-back ease of the Lower Zambezi – watch the elephants wading across the river and listen to vervet monkeys scampering in the canopy above.

Embark on game drives, walking safaris, canoeing excursions, boat cruises, and tiger fishing adventures.

This two-storey private haven with four elegant bedrooms and bathrooms seamlessly blends with nature, featuring river pebble accents and furnishings from a vintage winter thorn tree. Enjoy private open-air bathtubs, waterfall showers, a spacious pool, and cosy indoor and outdoor lounges with dining areas.

Quick Facts: 4 bedrooms – 8 guests – children of all ages welcome – home away from home

Take in the breathtaking river views from your seat on the bank of the Luangwa River. Locals dubbed Norman Carr, the inventor of walking safaris, “Kakuli,” which means “old buffalo bull.”

To maximise the panoramic setting, Kakuli offers five light-filled safari rooms (including a two-bedroom, two-bathroom family safari room), including a feather-top bed, indoor and outdoor baths and a covered open-air seating area. The main lounge’s elevated position overlooks the river and a permanent lagoon.

Wildlife hides beneath it and provides close-up views of people stopping for a drink. Take a deep breath, sip on a cool beverage, and enjoy the breathtaking view before trying traditional Zambian cuisine.