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Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp

Chiawa Camp: gallery


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Chiawa Camp: video gallery


Chiawa Camp: picture gallery


Chiawa stands on the banks of the Zambezi River, in the Lower Zambezi.
It has nine tented chalets, raised on wooden decks...
...each with a private veranda, some of which overlook the river...
...and all of them have comfortable seating.
Inside, you'll find a beautifully furnished bedroom, with a comfortable king-size bed...
... as well as a small lounge area, decorated in light, neutral colours.
The bathrooms are open-plan, with twin sinks and bath, plus separate toilet and shower cubicles..
A little different is the Safari Suite...
which offers large, comfortable beds...
a bright lounging area...
The open-plan bathroom is set to the back or side of the bedroom area...
...with separate toilet and shower cubicles.
Chiawa has a double-storey main building...
... offering great views over the Zambezi River and Mana Pools National Park.
Downstairs there's a small reference library...
... and a comfortable lounge area in which to relax...
... while outside, you'll find a sparkling pool, set in a wooden deck...
Breakfast is often served by the river...
And sometimes so is lunch...
Dessert can be enjoyed whilst overlooking the river...
For dinner, guests and guides sit together.
Nice evenings can be enjoyed next to a fire pit...
At Chiawa, activities include boat trips and fishing excursions...
...as well as canoe trips
... and guided day and night game drives.
Red lighting is used for night drives, improving your chances of finding nocturnal animals.
The walking safaris from Chiawa are excellent...
... with knowledgable expert guides teaching you about the area's flora and fauna.
The area around Chiawa is one of the best wildlife areas in Lower Zambezi National Park!
You will find some small species flying around...
Though sometimes you don't even need to leave camp to have a close encounter with the wildlife.
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Chiawa stands on the banks of the Zambezi River, in the Lower Zambezi.
Chiawa stands on the banks of the Zambezi River, in the Lower Zambezi.
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It has nine tented chalets, raised on wooden decks...
It has nine tented chalets, raised on wooden decks...
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...each with a private veranda, some of which overlook the river...
...each with a private veranda, some of which overlook the river...
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...and all of them have comfortable seating.
...and all of them have comfortable seating.
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Inside, you'll find a beautifully furnished bedroom, with a comfortable king-size bed...
Inside, you'll find a beautifully furnished bedroom, with a comfortable king-size bed...
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... as well as a small lounge area, decorated in light, neutral colours.
... as well as a small lounge area, decorated in light, neutral colours.
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The bathrooms are open-plan, with twin sinks and bath, plus separate toilet and shower cubicles..
The bathrooms are open-plan, with twin sinks and bath, plus separate toilet and shower cubicles..
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A little different is the Safari Suite...
A little different is the Safari Suite...
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which offers large, comfortable beds...
which offers large, comfortable beds...
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a bright lounging area...
a bright lounging area...
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The open-plan bathroom is set to the back or side of the bedroom area...
The open-plan bathroom is set to the back or side of the bedroom area...
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...with separate toilet and shower cubicles.
...with separate toilet and shower cubicles.
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Chiawa has a double-storey main building...
Chiawa has a double-storey main building...
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... offering great views over the Zambezi River and Mana Pools National Park.
... offering great views over the Zambezi River and Mana Pools National Park.
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Downstairs there's a small reference library...
Downstairs there's a small reference library...
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... and a comfortable lounge area in which to relax...
... and a comfortable lounge area in which to relax...
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... while outside, you'll find a sparkling pool, set in a wooden deck...
... while outside, you'll find a sparkling pool, set in a wooden deck...
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Breakfast is often served by the river...
Breakfast is often served by the river...
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And sometimes so is lunch...
And sometimes so is lunch...
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Dessert can be enjoyed whilst overlooking the river...
Dessert can be enjoyed whilst overlooking the river...
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For dinner, guests and guides sit together.
For dinner, guests and guides sit together.
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Nice evenings can be enjoyed next to a fire pit...
Nice evenings can be enjoyed next to a fire pit...
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At Chiawa, activities include boat trips and fishing excursions...
At Chiawa, activities include boat trips and fishing excursions...
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...as well as canoe trips
...as well as canoe trips
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... and guided day and night game drives.
... and guided day and night game drives.
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Red lighting is used for night drives, improving your chances of finding nocturnal animals.
Red lighting is used for night drives, improving your chances of finding nocturnal animals.
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The walking safaris from Chiawa are excellent...
The walking safaris from Chiawa are excellent...
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... with knowledgable expert guides teaching you about the area's flora and fauna.
... with knowledgable expert guides teaching you about the area's flora and fauna.
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The area around Chiawa is one of the best wildlife areas in Lower Zambezi National Park!
The area around Chiawa is one of the best wildlife areas in Lower Zambezi National Park!
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You will find some small species flying around...
You will find some small species flying around...
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Though sometimes you don't even need to leave camp to have a close encounter with the wildlife.
Though sometimes you don't even need to leave camp to have a close encounter with the wildlife.

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