Experience the ultimate in wild luxury at Zambia’s premier safari camp

Named after a type of tree which grows near camp, Time + Tide Chinzombo’s natural building materials and vintage accents blend modern style with the best of a traditional bush safari camp.

Its six spacious luxury safari tents (including a two-bedroom, two-bathroom family tent) rest beneath ancient msikizi trees. Each has a private pool and soaking tub with panoramic views over the river and its abundant wildlife.

The luxury safari tents’ award-winning design features canvas, timber and reed, accented with leather and raw linen. Each stretches out onto a shaded verandah where you can while away the afternoon or unwind with an in-room spa treatment.

Down a winding path, the main lodge beckons. Lounge on the riverfront sun deck with a book from the open-air library. Enjoy dinner under the stars, made with produce we grow ourselves. Sip a drink at the bar while browsing through old books and photos or around the fire pit suspended high atop the river bank.

This is one of the most game-rich areas of South Luangwa National Park. Take a boat across the river with our experienced guides for a game drive, safari walk or boat cruise (seasonal) to catch sight of lions, leopards and other predator action.

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Camp information

  • Need to know
  • Camp Amenities
  • Access to the South Luangwa
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Open Season

Open all year

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Accommodation

5 Luxury safari tents + 1 luxury family tent (2 bedroom, 2 bathroom)

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Connectivity

Mains electricity + wifi

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1 hour game drive transfer from Mfuwe Airport

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Child Policy

Children of all ages welcome

  • 5 luxury safari tents – one bed, one bath
  • 1 family luxury safari tent – two bed, two bathroom
  • Soaking tub with riverfront views
  • Large verandah with private pool
  • Spacious interiors complete with lounge
  • Double or twin configuration
  • Fan and eco-cooled sleeping areas
  • Mains power, multi-adaptor plugs in luxury safari tents
  • Limited wifi and phone signal
  • Main lodge – dining areas, lounge, bar, fire pit and riverfront deck

South Luangwa map

WHAT TO SEE AND DO AT TIME + TIDE CHINZOMBO
Day and Night Drives
Day + night game drives
act-walking
Walking safaris
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In-room spa treatments
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Sleepout Under the Stars
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Boating safaris (seasonal)
Family Safari
Family safari activities
Local Cuture
Experience local culture
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Activities for children
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Learn about our Foundation
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Your stay with us
  • Includes
  • Excludes
  • Rates include all meals, standard bar drinks, accommodation, transfers to / from local airport, local inter-camp road transfers, game-viewing activities, laundry and service charge.
  • Activities include: Game drives (day and night), walking safaris, cultural visits, family activities, and boat cruises (seasonal).
  • Rates exclude entry visas, spirits, reserve wines and champagne, flights and spa treatments.

from $ 1,270 per person

"The uniqueness of being in a camp with only four safari tents is the ultimate feeling of luxury.  Luwi overlooks a wide open grassland that on my first morning we watched a high speed chase - a pack of Wilddogs on a hunt.  It was exhilarating to watch and sent our heart rates through the sky adding a lot of chatter and laughter once the pack had passed by."
Jessica, Guest Time + Tide Luwi
"The authenticity and remoteness of the seasonal camps will be a special experience that I will long to return to.  There really is no place on earth that you can really escape like you can at the seasonal camps.  Falling asleep at Kakuli to the distant lion roars and waking to the call of the fish eagle - really what a magical walking safari!"
Lara, Guest Time + Tide Kakuli
This is the most magical place you're ever likely to experience. Nestled under a grove of imposing Albida trees, it is clearly favoured by the many elephant who graze on the Albida pods. Their presence adds an incredibly special energy to the camp. 
Charles, Guest at Time + Tide Chongwe Camp
The lodge is stunning and all the staff are utterly wonderful. The views from the lodge are outstanding, lovely Liuwa wilderness. My bedroom was incredibly comfortable, very stylish, hitting a difficult combination of minimalist yet luxury. Incredibly comfortable bed and many relaxing areas to rest. 
Mandy, Guest at Time + Tide King Lewanika
Our family had the most joyful time at Chongwe, really everything was perfect and every detail taken care of. The team ensured we had the best time at every activity (even tiger fishing!). We felt privileged to spend a few days here and look forward to returning.
Richard, Guest at Time + Tide Chongwe
"Thank you for embracing the unique culture of Barotseland through storytelling, song, dance, drums and the marimba - this is a jewel in the necklace of the African Parks managed conservation areas we are visiting across Africa - much appreciated."
Kingsley Holgate, Guest at Time + Tide King Lewanika
Chinzombo is a stunning lodge in a beautiful location of the South Luangwa. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a deck and plunge pool overlooking the Luangwa River. There is always an abundance of wildlife around the rooms, we had a banded mongoose, bushbuck, elephants and hippo's - just to name a few.
Michael, Guest at Time + Tide Chinzombo