Elephant Crossing Safari Bushcamp
The first explorers ever to travel along the pristine wilderness of the Mighty Zambezi River found themselves immersed in a world of awe and excitement that changed their lives forever.
A Contemporary Interpretation of the Early Explorers’ Expeditions seamlessly blending the right amount of luxury, with the rusticity of the African bush:
Settled on the sandy shores of the Zambezi River, surrounded by the Lower Zambezi National Park, the Zambezia Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Mana Pools National Park on the opposite shore of the river, lies Elephant Crossing Safari Bushcamp, right in the very heart of the Chiawa Game Management Area.
The Bushcamp’s grounds are limited by the sandy beaches of the Zambezi River and by two natural lagoons that carry water for most of the year, attracting a multitude of elephants, hippos, zebras, antelopes and many other wild species that populate its premises all year round.
Elephants in particular tend to gather in these two lagoons before crossing the Zambezi river to reach Mana Pools National Park, directly opposite to our Bushcamp. The spectacle of dozens of elephants crossing the river in a straight line right in front of your tent is one that you will never forget for the rest of your life.
A Step Back in Time, An Atmosphere of Rustic Luxury:
Untamed, Unfenced, Real Wilderness
The Main Camp comprise of 5 Luxury, river-facing, en-suite double tents, decorated in the classic safari style of the early explorations of the mid-1800s. Each tent also has a private verandah overlooking the Zambezi. The simple common area includes a small bar, a private dining table and a small lounge with locally crafted armchairs and couches.
One of the highlights of the camp and most exclusive experiences in the valley is a pure copper bathtub facing right on the Elephant crossing points, where guests can take an unforgettable bubble bath, sipping champagne and observing the stunning spectacle of nature unfolding right in front of their eyes.
A Typical Day at the Bushcamp
- 05.00 a.m. the bush camp staff are up to get the fires lit, boil the water, and prepare for breakfast.
- 05.15 a.m. Guests are woken with hot water to prepare their own cup of tea or coffee or to prepare themselves an incredible bush Espresso. When ready, guests make their way to the open Boma, where they can enjoy a spectacular sunrise wile having breakfast.
- 05.45 a.m Breakfast is served with fruit, yoghurts, cereals, toast and juice.
- 06.10 a.m. departure by boat for a sunrise Boat Safari that will bring them right at the Main Gate of the Lower Zambezi National Park.
- 06.50 a.m. After checking in at the Main Gate, guests will start enjoying their Full Day Game Drive in the Lower Zambezi National Park until approximately 10.00 a.m. where they will stop for a spectacular mid-morning break with Muffins, Cake, Tea & Coffee and whatever our chef has prepared for them.
- 12.30 guides will choose a spectacular location for a pic-nic lunch on the shores of the Zambezi River. After Lunch and a bit of relax enjoying the quietness of the natural environment, the Game Drive will continue.
- 16.00 you will meet your boat again, ready for a return Sunset Cruise with a sundowner on the water.
- 19.30. All guests will gather for a dinner under the start at the open boma where everyone discusses the sightings of the day and gets to know each other over a few glasses of fine wine, before proceeding around the campfire.
- Around 21.30 most of the guests retire to bed and the team continue the evening clear up and get ready for the following day.
