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104 The family- owned Chiawa Camp offers Zambia's premier safari with varied activities such as game drives, walking, canoeing, boating and fishing accompanied by Africa's finest guides. Enjoy friendly & personalized service, fabulous cuisine, gorgeous " tents" and a spectacular setting on the banks of the Zambezi, in the heart of the National Park. Chiawa is renowned for its unpretentious yet high comfort levels, extra- special surprise meals, attention to detail and its utter dedication to its guests, staff, local communities and conservation. Its location in a particularly wildlife rich part of the park makes for rewarding wildlife sightings. WHY WE LIKE IT Chiawa Camp pioneered tourism into the Lower Zambezi NP and the experience and care of its owners is evident throughout its operation. They consistently deliver premier quality safaris for all levels of guest; the nervous fi rst timer to the " been there, done that pro's" and retain their well-deserved status of best safari camp in Zambia. Lower Zambezi National Park BEST TIME TO GO May to October HOW TO GET THERE Nearest International Airport: Lusaka International Transfer: Air/ road/ water. Flight to Jeki Airstrip, then road transfer sometimes combined with boat transfer ( 25 mins air plus 1hr 20 mins road/ boat) Transfer Vehicle: Open Toyota Landcruiser. Boat is a comfortable, safe 7m aluminium vessel. SAFARIS Driving, walking, canoe/ boat. Maximum 6 but usually 4 guests on any activity, Chiawa operates a modern and very well maintained fl eet of vehicles and boats to ensure maximum fl exibility and convenience. All guides are licensed and usually local. WILDLIFE YOU MAY SEE Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, hippo, croc, impala, warthog, waterbuck and about 400 bird species in an incredibly varied and beautiful habitat, plus the occasional wild dog sighting, serval and African wildcat LOCAL ACTIVITIES Day & night game drives, walks, canoe trips, river safaris, catch and release angling, visits to Chiawa- supported conservation projects FACILITIES Plunge pool, bar, library, restaurant, room service, electricity, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, viewing decks overlooking Zambezi River ACCOMMODATION Total 8 tents – 3 Superior Safari Tents ( under thatch), 4 Superior Tents ( under canvas) and 1 Superior Suite ( under canvas), all en suite UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION INFO All tents: have ball and claw roll top baths, indoor and outdoor showers, his & hers wash basins, king size beds, pure cotton linen, timber verandas under the shade of a grove of giant mahogany trees with fabulous views of the Zambezi. End tent: has outdoor bathroom and shower in the branches of a tree. WHY WE LIKE THE ACCOMMODATION These elegant and well appointed canvas ' tents' provide the ' Out Of Africa' explorer's atmosphere without foregoing modern creature comforts like 24/ 7 hot water, power for lighting, charging of cameras and fans. The tents are bug- proof, fully screened and set on elevated decks offering great views and face into the refreshing breeze blowing off the river. BOOKING INFO Reservations Manager: Jenny Cumings Email: info@ chiawa. com and res@ chiawa. com Tel: + 260 1 261588, Fax: + 260 1 262683 BROCHURES Classic Retreats ( Edinburgh Offi ce): Tel: + 44 131 476 6822, Email: suzanne@ classic- representation. com Classic Retreats ( Johannesburg Offi ce) Tel: + 27 11 268 6236, Email: caroline@ classic- representation. com Website: www. classic- representation. com SEASON Low Season: April – May High Season: June – November Closed: January – December Open: April 15th – November 15th LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK ZAMBIA WINNER BEST SAFARI GUIDING TEAM IN AFRICA, FINALIST BEST SAFARI CAMP IN SOUTHERN AFRICA Chiawa Camp Lower Zambezi 105 Zambia ZAMBEZI RIVER Chiawa 23 1 456 SUPERIOR 1 SUPERIOR 2 SUPERIOR 3 SWIMMING POOL LOUNGE/ BAR Open sided lounge and bar with upstairs viewing platform and timber decks overlooking the Zambezi Spacious and elegant with every detail attended to perfectly – the Superior Tents are the ultimate in tented safari luxury MANAGEMENT Grant Cumings, Tel: + 260 1 261588, Email: grant@ chiawa. com PAYMENT Cash, cheque, bank transfer AVERAGE STAY 4 nights Room Prices PPPN: US$ 800 – US$ 1000 CANCELLATION POLICY 120- 91 Days - 25%; 90- 61 Days - 50%; 60- 31 Days - 75%; 30- 0 Days - 100% AWARDS & ACCOLADES Africa's Leading Safari Lodge ( Zambia's only Nominee), World Travel Awards 2008 Best of the Best Series " One of Africa's Top Ten Safari Camps", Conde Nast's House & Garden Magazine One of 50 Great Green Places To Stay Worldwide, Responsible Tourism Awards 2006Enjoy fabulous views and company, as well as the best guiding and variety of safari activities in Africa Zambia |