Time + Tide Chongwe

Time + Tide Chongwe comprises three special accommodation offers which include Chongwe Tents, Chongwe Suites and Chongwe House.

Time + Tide Chongwe (Main Camp)
Perched along the riverbank, Chongwe offers fantastic views of the Chongwe and Zambezi rivers that wind through the forest and valley creating the perfect space for lions, leopards and wild dog. The camp features nine classic tents are designed to make the most of what Mother Nature provided. All tents offer panoramic views along the Chongwe River, with a spacious open-air bathroom, a porch with comfortable lounge chairs, and boasts local textiles and handcrafted furniture.

The team at Chongwe is extremely talented and whips up satisfying meals coupled with tantalizing drinks and served with the biggest smiles. For photographers, the wildlife hide is the perfect spot for capturing moments of rare nocturnal creatures.

The small number of camps in Lower Zambezi National Park keep it free from overcrowding. The area is best known for its impressive variety of safari activities such as game drives and walking safaris. To explore the waters enjoy a boat cruise or canoeing safari, or to try your hand at tiger fishing.

Time + Tide Chongwe Suites
The Cassia and Albida Suites are named after indigenous plants that grow in the area. Each suite is nestled under ancient towering trees at the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers.

The Cassia Suite is a one-bedroom private suite for two, perfect for honeymooners and couples. The Albida Suite is a two-bedroom and two-bathroom offering that accommodates up to four guests and is great for families wanting their own space or friends travelling together. These suites boast en-suite open air bathrooms with a clawfoot bath, a canopied lounge and dining area, a pool overlooking the river, a fire pit and a dedicated butler.
Dine privately in your suite or in the main camp lounge on the riverbank, enjoying cuisine that celebrates local seasonal ingredients.

Lower Zambezi National Park is known for the variety of activities on offer, including game drives, walking safaris, canoeing safaris, boat cruises and tiger fishing. The Albida Suite includes privately-guided activities.

Time + Tide Chongwe House
The two-story, four-bedroom Chongwe house rests on a peaceful stretch of the Chongwe River, set against a beautiful mountainous backdrop.
The design of the private house fits in effortlessly with the natural surroundings and the untouched landscape. Featuring river pebble accents and furniture crafted from fallen winterthorn trees guests will feel close to nature. The house sleeps four to eight people and features private open-air bathtubs and waterfall showers, a large pool, and spacious indoor and outdoor lounges and dining areas perfect for spending time together.

Enjoy game drives, walking safaris, canoeing safaris, boat cruises and tiger fishing in the Lower Zambezi National Park. Throughout your stay, there is a team of dedicated staff and a guiding team to make your stay as comfortable as possible

Please Note: Wi-Fi is limited at all accommodation offerings.

About Lower Zambezi National Park

The Lower Zambezi National Park is still relatively undeveloped, it’s beauty lies in it’s wilderness state. The diversity of animals is not as wide as the other big parks, but the opportunities to get close to game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels are spectacular. The Park lies opposite the famous Mana Pools Reserve in Zimbabwe, so the whole area on both sides of the Zambezi River is a massive wildlife sanctuary.

The River’s edge is overhung with a thick riverine fringe, including ebony and fig trees. Further inland is a floodplain fringed with mopane forest and interspersed with winterthorn trees and huge acacias. The hills which form the backdrop to the Park are covered in broadleaf woodland.

Even though the Lower Zambezi National Park covers an area of 4092 square kilometers, most of the game is concentrated along the valley floor. There is an escarpment along the northern end which acts as a physical barrier to most of the Park’s animal species. Enormous herds of elephant, some up to 100 strong, are often seen at the river’s edge. ‘Island hopping’ buffalo and waterbuck are common. The Park also hosts good populations of lion and leopard, and listen too for the ubiquitous cry of the fish eagle.