Chikwenya Camp is situated on the eastern boundary of the Mana Pools National Park, overlooking the Zambezi and Sapi Rivers. Accommodation is in nine comfortable tented rooms under thatch with en-suite facilities.

Each room has an outdoor shower "under the stars" as well as an indoor shower. There is a separate lounge and dining area, and a plunge pool. The focal point at Chikwenya is the magical Zambezi River, its backwaters, and the surrounding flood plains and forests. Chikwenya Island, just offshore, harbours wonderfully diverse wildlife.

The area is a photographer's paradise, as tall albida trees dot the open flood plains, with the mountains of the Rift Valley providing the backdrop. The area is renowned for its large numbers of Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo, Crocodile, and Eland that concentrate along the river when the inland waterholes dry up - especially in the winter months.

Leopard and Lion are in abundance but are not seen as regularly as the other game. Game viewing is enjoyed in open 4x4 vehicles, on motorised canoes, on foot, in hides, and in canoes.

CAMP DESCRIPTION
o Dining room, lounge and pub under shade of huge mahogany trees
o Separate thatched toilet near dining room
o Plunge pool
o Curio shop
o Boardwalks link the tents
o Outdoor decked area for dinners under the stars and stargazing
o Breakfasts and brunches under the Mahogany trees


CHALET DETAILS
• Magnificent views of the sunset and river
• Thatched and split levelled
• En-suite bathrooms with bath and shower with great views across the river
• In eight of the bedrooms, the bathroom is situated underneath the bedroom.
• Fans in chalets
• Mosquito nets and coils
• Bird baths outside
• Small balcony area in rooms
• Completely open fronted
• One room can accommodate wheelchairs and wheelchair ramps are available
• Thick duvets and hot water bottles in winter
• Hairdryers available at reception
• Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room

ACTIVITIES AT CHIKWENYA
• Game drives in 3 x 7-seater and 1 x 9-seater 4x4 Land Rovers (except in the rainy season)
• Game cruises by 1 x 6-seater and 1 x 9-seater boat
• Fishing and fly fishing (catch and release policy encouraged)
• Guided walks with armed guide o 4 x 3-seater canoes
• Hides

GAME VIEWING
Buffalo, Nyala, Leopard, Lion, Elephant, and Eland are abundant in winter. In summer the bush is thicker and the roads become less accessible, so activities focus on boating and canoeing.