In October, 2011, I was quite fortunate to be able to take a safari to Zambia and Malawi with African Travel, Inc. This entry is one of several that I will post about that unforgettable trip.

Friday, 21 October – Chongwe River Camp, Zambia

At 5am the camp staff woke everyone for the first morning game drive.  Following the continental breakfast our group was assisted into the covered boat for a morning cruise down the Zambezi River to Tsika River Camp.  This small camp located on the shores of the Zambezi has 3 chalets and a main lodge.  In July 2010, Chongwe River Camp opened a purpose-built exclusive bush camp on the incredibly beautiful Tsika Island, allowing guests the option of a two- to five-day canoe safari along the lower Zambezi.

Located about 35 kilometers upstream from Chongwe, close to the village of Mugurumeno, Tsika Island Bush Camp can accommodate six guests in three bush rooms, each with en-suite facilities. (Read More…)