Chiawa Camp provides its guests with a top wildlife experience using best available guides and equipment; guests receive a high level of comfort and most attentive, personalized service whilst respecting and sustaining the wildlife, habitat and local peoples of the Lower Zambezi.
Chiawa Camp
Awards
WINNER BEST SAFARI PROPERTY IN AFRICA & BEST SAFARI PROPERTY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA; FINALIST BEST ECOLOGICAL SAFARI PROPERTY IN AFRICA & BEST SAFARI GUIDING TEAM IN AFRICA
2022 Best Safari Camp in Zambia, World Travel Awards
What's Special About Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp is renowned for its dedication to not only its guests, but also to the local communities and wildlife conservation. An active member of Conservation Lower Zambezi, the Chiawa team leads the way in providing financial support and resources to help conserve wildlife in and around the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Safari Awards
Chiawa Camp was nominated in the following categories:
Best Safari Property in Africa (Winner)
Best Safari Property in Southern Africa (Winner)
Best Ecological Safari Property in Africa (Finalist)
Best Safari Guiding Team in Africa (Finalist)
Parks
Lower Zambezi National Park
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The family-owned Chiawa Camp consistently delivers a premier quality safari experience for all levels of guests - from the nervous first timer to the "been there, done that" professional. Chiawa's superb guides, its friendly and personalised service, and large well-presented ˜safari tents" overlooking the Zambezi River create an unforgettable safari experience.
All you need to know
Intro
Highlights
Family owned and operated camps are increasingly rare and this gem which pioneered safaris into the Lower Zambezi offers personalised attention second to none. It’s no coincidence that Chiawa Camp was voted winner of The Safari Awards 'Best Safari Camp in Africa' 2011 and "Best Guiding Team in Africa" 2017.
Need To Know
Nine tented rooms with wifi, including a Safari Suite new in 2017, all on elevated timber decks with indoor and outdoor shower, his and hers wash basins, ball and claw bath tubs, king size bed (or super twins) with mosi nets and Egyptian cotton linens.
The 9th room or Safari Suite is ideal for couples and young families wanting extra luxury, space and privacy.
Safaris
Driving, walking, canoe/boat, angling and revolutionary approach to night drives utilising unique two spotlight approach minimising disturbance of wildlife whilst maximising photographic opportunity. Maximum six, but usually four, guests on any activity, Chiawa operates a modern and well-maintained fleet of vehicles and boats to ensure maximum flexibility and convenience. All guides are licensed and usually local.
Wildlife
Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, hippo, crocodile, impala, warthog, waterbuck, wild dog, serval, aardvark, pangolin and African wildcat. About 400 bird species can be seen in an incredibly varied and beautiful habitat (including river life).
Quick Facts
Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay
4 nights
Average Price
US$850 – US$1650
Child Policy
Children 8+ and younger by special arrangement. Can accommodate a family of four in one tent if required.
Accommodation
Total 9 ‘Superior’ safari tents, including 1 Safari Suite, all with free wifi.
Accolades
First certified Climate Positive Safari Camp in Zambia
First certified Carbon Neutral Safari Camp in Africa
Safari Awards Winner Best Safari Property in Africa
Safari Awards Winner Best Guiding Team in Africa 2017 & 2008
Safari Awards Winner Best Guiding Team; Most Romantic; Best Design in Zambia
World Travel Awards; Zambia's leading safari lodge winner 2022
World Travel Awards:
Africa’s Leading Safari Lodge Finalist 2008-2024
Mr & Mrs Smith:
Top Ten Windows On The World
Season
High season: July 15 – October 15
Shoulder season: June to July 15, 15 October – 15 November
Low season: 15 April – 31 May
Closed: 15 November – 25th April
Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Best Safari Property Location
couldnt be better
19-04-2025 @ 5:29pm
Best Safari Guiding Team
fantastic team- very knowledgeable and fun
19-04-2025 @ 5:29pm
Most Romantic Safari Property
They can never do enough to make our stay memorable and really wonderful - all the little attention to detail is fantastic
V
05-04-2025 @ 12:00pm
Best Walking Safari Experience
We have been to Chiawa twice and their walking tours are so well organised and interesting.
V
04-04-2025 @ 3:37pm
Best Safari Experience
We come back year after year, as it’s simply the BEST (have been to Chiawa properties every year for nearly 20 years!)
CT from United States
01-04-2025 @ 3:59pm
Best Safari Property Location
The Zambezi River, with its myriad hippos and elephant swimming, in unsurpassed
CT from United States
01-04-2025 @ 3:59pm
Most Romantic Safari Property
The “Star Tower” for our 25th wedding anniversary was the most romantic experience of a lifetime of amazing travel!
CT from United States
01-04-2025 @ 3:59pm
Best Safari Guiding Team
The team at Chiawa is ALWAYS the best at exploring what’s out there!
CT from United States
01-04-2025 @ 3:59pm
Best Safari Cuisine
The food is absolutely exquisite! And I’ve been on safari 18 times to 5 different countries and countless camps
CT from United States
01-04-2025 @ 3:59pm
Best Community Focused Safari Property
I love that Chiawa Camp supports the Chiawa community nearby; purchasing food and providing jobs and support to local schools
CT from United States
01-04-2025 @ 3:59pm
Best Ecologically Responsible Safari Property
It’s important to me that this property has a negative carbon footprint!
CT from United States
01-04-2025 @ 3:59pm
Best Safari Experience
Visited three times
LM
03-05-2024 @ 1:54pm
Best Safari Property Location
Visited three times
LM
03-05-2024 @ 1:54pm
Best Safari Guiding Team
Visited three times
LM
03-05-2024 @ 1:54pm
Best Safari Cuisine
Visited three times
LM
03-05-2024 @ 1:54pm
Best Safari Experience
Best safari experience in Africa
12-03-2024 @ 8:11pm
Best Safari Experience
The staff at Chiawa Camp went above and beyond to make sure we had the best safari experience. We have incredible photos of wildlife and lasting memories that make me smile to this day.
AM
26-02-2024 @ 5:24am
Best Ecologically Responsible Safari Property
Africa's first certified climate positive safari properties, 100% solar off grid, even domestic flights are offset. Aside from red spotlights, 100% catch & release fishing and considerate guiding.
GC from Zambia
19-02-2024 @ 2:41pm
Best Safari Experience
The Chiawa way ... decades of safaris have honed this team into one of Africa's best, without fail delighting guests of all nationalities from all walks of life, in camp, in the bush & on the river.
GC from Zambia
19-02-2024 @ 2:41pm
Best Safari Property Location
the prime and first spot in the Lower Zambezi NP, in the shade of evergreen trees overlooking the widest expanse of the Zambezi River and surrounded by wildlife.
GC from Zambia
19-02-2024 @ 2:41pm
Most Romantic Safari Property
The new star bed tower with floating dinner is Africa's most romantic and unique safari experience ever. The Safari Suite is super-private, super-luxurious and super-enticing!
GC from Zambia
19-02-2024 @ 2:41pm
Best Safari Guiding Team
Multi award winning team keeps getting better and better with constant up training, and growing the team from within.
GC from Zambia
19-02-2024 @ 2:41pm
Best Walking Safari Experience
Pro guides on the islands, floodplains and woodlands of the Zambezi, always in the company of elephants!
GC from Zambia
19-02-2024 @ 2:41pm
Best Safari Cuisine
Not only incredible meals but floating lunches, floating dinners, island dinners, bush braai's, private dinners the choices are endless and delicious.
GC from Zambia
19-02-2024 @ 2:41pm