Travel Anytime - The Mighty Zambezi: Flyfish for Africa's Tigerfish: Accommodations

Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Chiawa Camp is a must for any visit to Zambia - superb accommodation, magnificent game viewing and scenery, and a large variety of activities are complemented by a modern infrastructure, an award winning guiding team and attentive professional staff.

Chiawa Camp holds the prime position in the heart of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park.

A stunning thatched lounge/bar area with upstairs viewing deck provides one of the best views of the Zambezi.  All 9 tents have excellent views and are accessed by paths running behind them to maximize privacy.

Enjoy Chiawa’s renowned cuisine on our al-fresco dining veranda.

In the heat of the day take a dip in the refreshing plunge pool, complete with sundeck, overlooking the Zambezi of course. 

After dinner, retire to the campfire and enjoy a cocktail or two while taking in the sounds and magic of the African night. 

Travel Anytime - The Mighty Zambezi: Flyfish for Africa's Tigerfish: Itinerary

Activities

Flyfisher(wo)men on this program can expect to spend the majority of their time fishing; however an unmatched variety of activities are available at Chiawa Camp for non-fisher(wo)men participants as well as to add variety to the flyfishing experience. 

Activities are led by an award winning team of Africa-born guides for which Chiawa Camp is world-renowned. 

Guests can set their own pace and select activities according to their preferences.

Bush Walks
Pioneered in Zambia, bush walks are essentially a "micro-safari". An armed ranger will guide you through the wilderness on foot, interpreting spoor, identifying the various flora and fauna, and highlighting conservation issues. The pace is leisurely and the duration is determined by guests' requirements. Typically, a few hours is sufficient.

River Safaris
Enjoy midday cruises through numerous channels, viewing hippo, buffalo, elephant and prolific bird life.  Also on offer are sunset cruises, or breakfast served on board, anchored in the middle of the Zambezi.

Game Drives
Drives are conducted in open 4wd Toyota LandCruisers that have been specially adapted for safari use. Usually departing in the early morning, drives can last anywhere from 2 to 4 hours depending on what's seen and the requirements of the guests. In the late afternoon drives set off for an hour or so before stopping at a scenic point for sundowners.

Once the sun has set and it is dark enough for the powerful spotlights to become effective, night drives commence. Zambia is one of the few countries that permit night drives, perhaps the most interesting of safari activities.

This is an opportunity to see nocturnal creatures such as civet, porcupine, genet, and also to see some of the larger predators on the move. It is not uncommon to see a pride of lions on a kill or a leopard stalking through the bush. Again, these drives can last up to 4 hours depending on the action!

Canoeing
Although the Zambezi offers many activities, perhaps it is best known for canoeing.

No where else is there such a combination of breathtaking scenery, varied wildlife and such interesting channels to paddle through.  Tranquil yet exciting, these trips through waters such as the Chifungulu Channel are an excellent way to best appreciate the Zambezi.

Fishing
The waters of the Zambezi are free from netting and are hence your best bet for lots of big fish. Naturally we enforce a strict catch & release policy. Best months for tigerfish are September - November.
 
Guide, fuel and tackle are provided, however we recommend serious sport fishermen bring their own gear.