Reviews of Chongwe River Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
120 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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"What fishing!!"
Will never forget the setting of the Camp and the proximity to the Lower Zambezi." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Best Safari camp ever"
It is not a camp for the fainthearted mind you - the first night an elephant broke into my bathroom and I was terrified. Little did I realise that this was quite normal behaviour and nothing to be frightened of. The other three nights were spent enjoying my nightly visits and quietly watching elephants eating their much loved Albida seeds (elephant biscuits) at spectacularly close quarters. During the day the elephants came into our camp and strolled past us. As long as you talk quietly to them and don't get too close they are fine.
We even had a leopard in camp one night that we sped off with some other guests in the truck to look at more closely.
The staff were excellent and catered for our every need.
We did many activities including game viewing, tiger fish fishing, canoeing, sunset river trips - all unbelievably exciting.
We will definitely go back." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
"Relaxation at Chongwe River Camp"
However, having been twice to Chiawa, I would still recommend Chiawa to any prospective traveller to the area. Nothing can surpass Chiawa so far - the best camp we have ever been to.
Also, I would say that it was much nicer at Tafika where they served food to us and we could take as little or as much as we liked. At Chongwe, we were just given our food in the evening on a plate, which meant a lot of food was wasted. It is just not so pleasant to be told, in effect, how much food you should have." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
"Chongwe River Camp review"
Safaris, river trips and canoeing were all excellent. We loved our guide (Sam) but it was really good to be able to talk to the other guides at the bar and over dinner and go on some excursions such as walking and canoeing with them.
The only small gripe I have is that the wine at dinner could have been better." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
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The fishing on the lower Zambezi river was one of the high points of the vacation." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
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Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Only leopard sightings of the whole trip!" See all these reviews: 6n in Zambia
"Stunningly situated at Zambesi"
At the end we came upon a pride of some 11 lions, we also came across a rather big male elephant that wanted to tell us that he owned the "road"." See all these reviews: 17n in Zambia
"Stunningly situated at Zambesi"
Very relaxing camp. The atmosphere of the lodge was very much family like, something we appreciated. We were picked up for a short, very short drive to a leopard chewing away on a baboon. The red light did not seem to bother her at all.
To wake up in the morning with the raising sun shining into the tent listening to all the birds was an experience never to be forgotten.
The food lacked a bit of imagination." See all these reviews: 17n in Zambia
"Chongwe River Camp review"
The river trips,including canoeing and fishing, add an extra dimension to the safari., and watching the sun set with a sundowner on a boat on the Zambezi is sublime! Great guides, great staff and a fabulous place all round." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
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