The Chongwe River is a major tributary of the Zambezi and forms the boundary of the Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia. The Chongwe Valley hosts a rich diversity of flora and fauna. It is actually a microcosm of life in the Zambezi River Valley.

The Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia is known for its great herds of Buffalo and Elephant. These and other game cross back and forth across the Chongwe River and spend time along the riverbanks. The escarpment hosts many creatures not found on the valley floor.

Guests on guided Zambia walking safaris can discover the Chongwe Falls and escarpment. Here in the Miombo Woodlands of the Park, guests have rare sightings of a variety of shy creatures such as the Tree Hyrax, Simango / Blue Monkey and the Klipspringer. There are also the ruins of long forgotten villages to explore.

Night drives into the Park go in search of many interesting nocturnal creatures including the Leopard and Civet, White-tailed Mongoose and Porcupine. Birdwatchers will be able to see a number of new species on the escarpment and Pel’s Fishing Owl on the Chongwe River.

Directions to Chongwe River House:

There are regular scheduled flights to Lusaka and Livingstone in Zambia, thereafter a charter flight can be arranged to fly guests to the Lower Zambezi.