Time + Tide Chongwe House sits on a peaceful bend of the Chongwe River in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi, where vast skies meet a landscape of riverine forest, open plains, and iconic baobab trees. With the Zambezi escarpment rising in the distance, the setting feels both expansive and intimate, offering a rare sense of seclusion within one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich regions. Elephants are a constant presence here, often moving unhurriedly through the water directly in front of the house, while fish eagles call overhead and hippos surface in the quiet bends of the river.
Designed as a private, sole-use safari house, Chongwe House features four en suite bedrooms spread across two storeys, accommodating up to eight adults with additional space for children. The design blends seamlessly into the natural contours of the landscape, with open, light-filled interiors and a strong emphasis on indoor-outdoor living. Each bedroom includes indoor and outdoor showers, open-air baths, flexible twin or king configurations, and eco-friendly Evening Breeze cooling, ensuring comfort without compromising the sense of place.
At the heart of the house, shared spaces are designed for connection and ease. A large swimming pool overlooks the river, while the boma and fire pit create a natural gathering point under the stars. Indoor and outdoor lounges flow into dining areas, supported by an open kitchen with a pizza oven and barbecue, encouraging relaxed, interactive meals that can be enjoyed together at any pace.
Life at Chongwe House is entirely shaped around the guests. A dedicated staff and guiding team curate each day, offering private game drives, walking safaris, canoeing excursions, boat cruises, and seasonal tiger fishing. The surrounding wilderness is home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, from lions and leopards to wild dogs and hundreds of bird species, each encounter unfolding in its own unhurried rhythm.
In-room treatments are available for guests to unwind or a Sleepout Under the Stars for those seeking a deeper connection with the bush. Open seasonally from April to November, Chongwe House welcomes families and groups seeking both adventure and privacy. With all meals, drinks, and daily activities included, every detail is taken care of, allowing time to slow, space to open, and the river to guide the rhythm of each day.
