Two rivers safari

On arrival, your guide will meet you at Royal airstrip in Lower Zambezi National Park and take you on a short game drive to Time + Tide Chongwe Camp. Its eight safari tents are set along the confluence of the Chongwe River which winds through the forested valley meeting with the mighty Zambezi River, creating a haven for wildlife and exceptional sightings. Each tent has a panoramic view along the Chongwe River, a spacious open-air bathroom, a porch with comfortable lounge chairs and features local textiles and handcrafted furniture.

The area is best known for its impressive variety of safari activities – enjoy game drives and walking safaris, or take to the rivers on a boat cruise or canoeing safari, or try your hand at tiger fishing. You will explore the broad variety of areas  in the Lower Zambezi, from the escarpment and ancient forests to rivers and open pans, the region is home to a remarkable diversity of wildlife. The wildlife hide is great for photography and for spotting rare nocturnal creatures.

Arriving at Mfuwe airport you will get a glimpse of the local village life en route to the South Luangwa National Park. With seasonal camps located deep in the heart of leopard country in a land of winding rivers and shady forests, you will find the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. Your guide will welcome you to Time + Tide Kakuli, which has five bright and airy safari rooms designed to make the most of the panoramic setting, each with indoor and outdoor showers, and a covered open-air seating area with a swing to enjoy the views. 

The elevated main lounge overlooks the river and a permanent lagoon. Beneath it, a wildlife hide offers up-close views of visitors stopping by for a drink. Take a deep breath and admire the sweeping vista with a refreshing drink of your own. Time + Tide Kakuli is a great base for exploring the area, which is renowned for leopard and lion sightings. Expect large herds of elephants and rivers packed with hippos and crocodiles.

Situated deep in the South Luangwa National Park on the ephemeral Luwi River, Time + Tide Luwi is wonderfully remote, with no other camps around for miles. Tranquility envelops this camp, creating a wilderness haven that allows guests to reconnect with nature in a meaningful way. Nestled in a grove of ancient mahogany trees, the four safari tents are designed to fully immerse guests into the bush experience. From the comfort of the open-air lounge, watch the diverse wildlife wandering by on the grassy floodplains. Listen to the hippos bellowing in the nearby lagoon and breathe in the aroma of African grasses drifting past on a cool breeze.

Home to the original walking safari, Luwi is the perfect destination for adventurous travellers. The Luwi surroundings are famous for lions and wild dogs. The thrill of tracking them on a walking safari is an experience not to be missed. Next to camp, a permanent oxbow lagoon attracts wildlife from far and wide, especially during the dry winter months. A wildlife hide overlooks the resident hippos and offers superb sightings of the lagoon’s many visitors.