Time and Tide Chinzombo

Highlights

• Day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles
• Walking safaris
• Cultural visits
• Luxury accommodation
• African cuisine

You Should Know

Children of all ages are welcome in all camps. Children under 18 years old are charged 50% of the nightly adult rate and park fees and conservation levies. Children 3 years old and under are free of charge when sharing with an adult. Families with four or fewer members, including at least one child younger than 8 years, are required to book and pay for the use of a private game viewer for the duration of their stay. Adults are responsible for supervising children at all times. The minimum age for walking, canoeing, and sleepout activities is 12 years old and at the discretion of the guide.

This camp is open year-round and accessible via a one-hour game drive transfer from Mfuwe Airport.

Green Season: January to June and November to December

Safari Season: July to October

The Detail

Situated along a scenic bend of the Luangwa River, Time and Tide Chinzombo combines elegance and sophistication in the heart of the Luangwa Valley. While exuding luxury, the camp maintains an authentic bush feel with its grass and canvas walls, blending seamlessly into the tranquil riverside surroundings.

Accommodation

Chinzombo redefines luxury in the Luangwa Valley with a stylish, comfortable, and elegant design. The camp features six luxurious villas, including a family-specific two-bedroom villa, each equipped with a private pool, air-cooled sleeping areas, expansive bathrooms, and Wi-Fi. The main lodge complements these accommodations with dining areas, a lounge, a bar, a campfire area, and a riverfront deck.

The luxury tents offer indulgent soaking tubs with views of the riverfront, large verandahs with private pools, and spacious interiors that include a lounge area. Guests can choose between double or twin-bed setups. The tents are equipped with mains power, multi-adaptor plugs, limited Wi-Fi, and phone signal availability.

The Family Villa features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It offers a soaking tub with views of the riverfront and a large verandah complete with a private pool. The villa's spacious interiors include a comfortable lounge area and can be configured with either double or twin beds. Modern amenities in the villa include mains power and multi-adaptor plugs, though Wi-Fi and phone signals are limited.

Activities

Walking Safaris

Walking safaris heighten all your senses, allowing you to see, hear, smell, and feel the bush in a deeply engaging way.

Game Drives

Night drives often begin as an extension of the afternoon game drive or walking safari. As dusk falls, you'll stop to watch the sunset before setting off to discover the nocturnal wildlife. This is prime time to encounter genets, civets, elephant shrews, porcupines, and fierce honey badgers.

Large predators, aside from wild dogs, are more active after dark, enhancing your chances of thrilling sightings. Birdwatching at night is also rewarding, with an abundance of nightjars, owls, dikkops, bat hawks, and coursers.

Star Gazing

The African night sky, free from light pollution, offers a breathtaking backdrop. The brilliance of the Milky Way and constellations like the Southern Cross, Orion, and Scorpio add to the unforgettable experience. The distant calls of lions, cicadas, and tree frogs under the crescent moon create lasting memories of the African wilderness.

Price Includes

• All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Standard drinks: soft drinks, house wine, beer, and spirits
• Transfers: to/from local airport (excluding Jeki Airport), inter-camp road transfers
• Laundry services