Reviews of Chongwe River Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
124 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Chongwe River Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Wonderful camp site and staff"
A visit in september saw the constant attention of elephants in the camp to eat pods from the winterthorn trees. A very relaxed, warm and hospitable camp. Take it at the pace you want - lots of activities on land or water or just sit overlooking the river and let the game come to you!
Quality of food was excellent and probably the best of all the camps we experienced." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
"Close Elephants at Chongwe!"
the variation in activities using the river was great and staying for a few days great care was taken to offer alternative types of activities." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"Chongwe is a brilliant camp on the Zambezi"
We did a lot of walks - Duncan is brilliant. In the evening we sometimes did half cruise or canoe and half game drive. We went fishing, which we don't, and caught a 50lb Vundu and an 8lb Tiger Fish, and enjoyed seeing them swim away after the photos. Cruising and fishing mean you can get up later than 5.45am - an advantage when you are making a longer stay. We enjoyed the Bush Camp for one night, and would recommend it for two.
The staff are very helpful, and will accomodate whatever activity you choose. The food is worthy of a 5 star restaurant - Russell is a superb chef.
Our only concern about Chongwe is the wild elephants in the camp each day. Inexperienced guests, especially children, might get into difficulties. Other than this we thought Chongwe was a wonderful camp, and we will go back." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
The camp’s very aware of this issue, and is trying hard to address it; it's particularly acute towards the end of the dry season - and 2007 has been a very dry year in the Lower Zambezi.
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When we first arrived, apart from the 2 of us, there was a party of 12 Italians who spoke little English. We were given a lot of support at dinner and sat with the staff, which made it easier for us.
We loved the location of the camp. Being able to sit outside our tent and look across to the other river bank and see elephant, hippo, crocodile, buffalo, warthogs and a variety of birds was spectacular. We had neither fished or canoed before, and really enjoyed these activities.
We were also taken to see a 6 month old orphaned elephant being cared for at Conservation Lower Zambezi, and shown around the site. It was interesting to hear about CLZ's education programme and how they teach local school children about the bush and poaching etc.
We were very lucky to have 2 walking trips with Duncan, the head guide, who was not only an excellent guide but a lovely person too." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
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