Zambia Camps & Lodges
Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
A Luxury Tented Camp in Zambia
Camp Details
The family owned and operated, multi-award-winning Chiawa Camp, is the pioneer of the Lower Zambezi National Park, the first camp to settle along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Zambia’s premier luxury safari camp, Chiawa is a gentle and unhurried experience for both wildlife and guests, while still offering up a diverse range of activities. From game drives to heart-stopping game walks as well as canoeing, boating and angling – all in the company of Africa’s finest guides.
Each of the luxury tents boast spectacular views over the Zambezi River and its vast array of resident wildlife. Elephant, lion, leopard, hippo and much more, occupy this gorgeous region of Zambia.
WHY CHOOSE CHIAWA CAMP?
• In the Soli language, Chiawa means ‘The one who shares’ – an appropriate name for such a camp that honours the local people and their traiditions.
• The creative culinary team at the Chiawa Camp ensure meals are of the highest standard, from seasonal menus developed and enhanced over time.
• With exceptional river- and land-based safaris, explore one of Africa’s finest safari destinations on day and night game drives, walking safaris, boat trips, canoe trips, and fishing.
Questions about Chiawa
What can we do on the Zambezi from Chiawa?
The river opens up canoeing, boating and angling alongside day and night game drives and walking safaris, so days can be varied rather than repetitive. All are led by guides of a high standard. The camp was the first to settle on the banks of the Zambezi in what is now Lower Zambezi National Park.
What does the name Chiawa mean?
In the Soli language it means the one who shares, which the family owners take seriously in how the camp works with local people and their traditions. It is family owned and operated, and the atmosphere is gentle and unhurried, for guests and wildlife alike.
What are the tents like and what will we see?
Each luxury tent looks over the Zambezi and the wildlife along it, with elephant, lion, leopard and hippo all resident in this stretch of the valley. Rates start from around US$1,510 per person per night. The kitchen works to seasonal menus refined over many years.
Activities
Chiawa Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 April - 30 June - 16 Oct - 15 Nov | Safari Tent | US $ 1510 |
| 2026 | 1 Jul – 15 Oct | Safari Tent | US $ 1995 |
| 2026 | 24 April - 30 June - 16 Oct - 15 Nov | Safari Suite | US $ 1895 |
| 2026 | 1 Jul – 15 Oct | Safari Suite | US $ 2495 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Chiawa Camp rates include:
• Rates are per person per night and include 16% VAT and transfers between Chiawa Safaris camps and airfields.
• Luxury tented accommodation with full en-suite facilities.
• All meals (private dining is available), beverages, house wines, local spirits and laundry.
• Professionally guided safaris activities: game drives (day and night), bush walks, boat trips, angling, and canoe trips.
• N.B. Walks & canoe trips restricted to 12+ years of age and at the discretion of the guide.
Questions about Chiawa
What can we do on the Zambezi from Chiawa?
The river opens up canoeing, boating and angling alongside day and night game drives and walking safaris, so days can be varied rather than repetitive. All are led by guides of a high standard. The camp was the first to settle on the banks of the Zambezi in what is now Lower Zambezi National Park.
What does the name Chiawa mean?
In the Soli language it means the one who shares, which the family owners take seriously in how the camp works with local people and their traditions. It is family owned and operated, and the atmosphere is gentle and unhurried, for guests and wildlife alike.
What are the tents like and what will we see?
Each luxury tent looks over the Zambezi and the wildlife along it, with elephant, lion, leopard and hippo all resident in this stretch of the valley. Rates start from around US$1,510 per person per night. The kitchen works to seasonal menus refined over many years.
Activities
Child Policy
Children 8 years and older are welcome at Chiawa Camp.
Walks and canoe trips restricted to children 12+ years and at the discretion of the guide
Questions about Chiawa
What can we do on the Zambezi from Chiawa?
The river opens up canoeing, boating and angling alongside day and night game drives and walking safaris, so days can be varied rather than repetitive. All are led by guides of a high standard. The camp was the first to settle on the banks of the Zambezi in what is now Lower Zambezi National Park.
What does the name Chiawa mean?
In the Soli language it means the one who shares, which the family owners take seriously in how the camp works with local people and their traditions. It is family owned and operated, and the atmosphere is gentle and unhurried, for guests and wildlife alike.
What are the tents like and what will we see?
Each luxury tent looks over the Zambezi and the wildlife along it, with elephant, lion, leopard and hippo all resident in this stretch of the valley. Rates start from around US$1,510 per person per night. The kitchen works to seasonal menus refined over many years.
Activities
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