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CHONGWE RIVER LODGE Lower Zambezi National Park
The Chongwe River is the boundary of the Lower Zambezi National Park, a 4000 sq. km pristine sanctuary teeming with game, and said to be one of the continent's most picturesque wilderness areas.
The camp itself looks onto the confluence of the two rivers and the mountains of the escarpment to the north. Under a complete canopy of huge Winterthorn Acacias (Albidas), it is such an unrivalled site that David Livingstone used it twice on his travels of the north bank of the Zambezi, as did Courtney Selous, when he hunted in this, his favorite wilderness!
Facilities at the Lodge The chalets are large, well appointed Mulati tents under thatch, with a luxury open air bathroom on suite. Situated under a canopy of Albida thorns and surrounded by cool lawns, they command fabulous views over the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers. Each tent sleeps two people, twin or doble beds can be arranged.  The Bathrooms are an experience on their own. Shower under the stars or the early morning sunshine. All fittings are made from natural materials found near the lodge. 
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Kenneth
Kaunda, the former President of Zambia, reserved the park for
himself, and since the new government opened the park, the policy
has been to keep development strictly controlled. Thus, the Lower
Zambezi has become one of southern Africa's premiere destinations
for peaceful game viewing and unparalleled tiger fishing.
