Paddle quietly past elephants and hippos on the Zambezi, from one of Zambia's great family-run camps.
Canoeing the side channels of the Lower Zambezi is one of the most peaceful ways to see wildlife in Africa. You drift past grazing elephants, buffalo on the banks and fish eagles calling overhead.
Chiawa Camp has been guiding here since 1989, and its team makes every day feel easy.
The camp is open from late April to mid-November and closes for the rains, so this safari runs in the dry season only.
Zambia
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Pace and fitness
Balanced, fitness: moderate.
Short flight to the Jeki airstrip and drive to camp. Afternoon boat trip on the river.
Overnight
Chiawa Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A family-run camp inside the Lower Zambezi park, famous for its guiding.
Morning canoe through the channels, lunch in camp, and a game drive or walk in the afternoon.
Overnight
Chiawa Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A family-run camp inside the Lower Zambezi park, famous for its guiding.
Morning activity and your flight to Lusaka.
Chiawa Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A family-run camp inside the Lower Zambezi park, famous for its guiding.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season | US$4,400 | US$3,900 | US$3,666 | US$3,666 | US$3,666 | US$3,666 | Get quote |
| Low season | US$3,500 | US$3,000 | US$2,820 | US$2,820 | US$2,820 | US$2,820 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge, flight and park prices change each year. Rates cover the camp stay; the Lusaka to Lower Zambezi flights are quoted separately. The camp is closed from mid-November to April.
Best time for this trip May to Oct
Pack light, neutral clothes in layers, a warm top for early mornings, a sun hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Where light aircraft are used, bring a soft bag of no more than 20 kg per person including hand luggage, in a soft bag.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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