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Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp

Chongwe River Camp: gallery


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Chongwe River Camp: video gallery


Chongwe River Camp: picture gallery


As the name suggests, Chongwe River Camp is right on the banks of the Zambezi River.
The eight chalets at Chongwe River Camp all have great views...
... and are shaded by a grove of tall winterthorn trees.
The camp also has two stylish suites - Albida and Cassia...
... each of which has its own private pool and lounge area.
This is the Albida Suites spacious lounge.
Chongwe River Camp's main area is comfortable...
... and encompasses the surrounding features, including a termite mound, in the design.
Meals are usually served in the open, on the river bank.
Breakfast and lunch are a tasty buffet.
Dinner begins with drinks around the campfire...
... before sitting down to enjoy a delicious 3-course meal.
The camp has a small pool to cool off in during the hotter afternoons.
There's often wildlife to see around the camp...
...including some very special sightings!
Chongwe offers a variety of activities including...
...boat excursions, offering a great view of the escarpment...
... game drives...
... and even canoe trips.
Informative walking safaris are also offered...
... into the foothills of the escarpment.
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As the name suggests, Chongwe River Camp is right on the banks of the Zambezi River.
As the name suggests, Chongwe River Camp is right on the banks of the Zambezi River.
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The eight chalets at Chongwe River Camp all have great views...
The eight chalets at Chongwe River Camp all have great views...
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... and are shaded by a grove of tall winterthorn trees.
... and are shaded by a grove of tall winterthorn trees.
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The camp also has two stylish suites - Albida and Cassia...
The camp also has two stylish suites - Albida and Cassia...
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... each of which has its own private pool and lounge area.
... each of which has its own private pool and lounge area.
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This is the Albida Suites spacious lounge.
This is the Albida Suites spacious lounge.
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Chongwe River Camp's main area is comfortable...
Chongwe River Camp's main area is comfortable...
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... and encompasses the surrounding features, including a termite mound, in the design.
... and encompasses the surrounding features, including a termite mound, in the design.
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Meals are usually served in the open, on the river bank.
Meals are usually served in the open, on the river bank.
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Breakfast and lunch are a tasty buffet.
Breakfast and lunch are a tasty buffet.
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Dinner begins with drinks around the campfire...
Dinner begins with drinks around the campfire...
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... before sitting down to enjoy a delicious 3-course meal.
... before sitting down to enjoy a delicious 3-course meal.
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The camp has a small pool to cool off in during the hotter afternoons.
The camp has a small pool to cool off in during the hotter afternoons.
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There's often wildlife to see around the camp...
There's often wildlife to see around the camp...
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...including some very special sightings!
...including some very special sightings!
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Chongwe offers a variety of activities including...
Chongwe offers a variety of activities including...
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...boat excursions, offering a great view of the escarpment...
...boat excursions, offering a great view of the escarpment...
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... game drives...
... game drives...
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... and even canoe trips.
... and even canoe trips.
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Informative walking safaris are also offered...
Informative walking safaris are also offered...
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... into the foothills of the escarpment.
... into the foothills of the escarpment.

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