Chikwenya Safari Lodge
Chikwenya is one of the longest established and most remote safari lodges in Zimbabwe. Chikwenya is one of the longest established and most remote safari lodges in Zimbabwe.
Chikwenya is one of the longest established and most remote safari lodges in Zimbabwe. Chikwenya is one of the longest established and most remote safari lodges in Zimbabwe.
Location
This camp is set on the edge of the spectacularly beautiful World Heritage Site of Mana Pools. The surrounding setting is one of open grassland, shallow Zambezi tributaries and some of the most beautiful woodlands in central Africa which makes an ideal habitat for a rich variety of wildlife. You can expect to see large herds of buffalo alongside elephant, zebra, antelope and warthog.
Predators inevitably follow the plains game and so there are thriving populations of leopard, lion, cheetah and wild dog in the area. The Zambezi River, which, at nearly half a mile wide here, dominates the landscape, provides a home for hippo and crocodile. Those interested in birding will be in heaven in Mana Pools, with 350 species recorded here.
Predators inevitably follow the plains game and so there are thriving populations of leopard, lion, cheetah and wild dog in the area. The Zambezi River, which, at nearly half a mile wide here, dominates the landscape, provides a home for hippo and crocodile. Those interested in birding will be in heaven in Mana Pools, with 350 species recorded here.
Accommodation
Chikwenya was originally established over twenty years ago by Jeff Stutchbury, one of the great pioneer guides, and still occupies the same beautiful site with seven spacious thatched cottages set under a grove of indigenous trees that attract elephant, eland and birdlife. Each tent sleeps two people, however, if you’re travelling as a family, we can arrange for you to stay in the family tents which can accommodate up to four and have a plunge pool too.
Your tent will be your own peaceful sanctuary during your time at Chikwenya. Decorated and furnished with pale shades of cream and beige, the tents are both elegant and welcoming. You’ll have a large bed that looks out over the waterhole, meaning you can enjoy watching wildlife as soon as you wake. In the mornings step out onto your private veranda and let the serenity of this beautiful landscape wash over you before you start the day. Come evening, you’ll love resting your legs and taking a long soak in your standalone bathtub.
Food, often cooked over the coals with traditional Zimbabwean ingredients, is usually served outdoors, with the symphony of the bush all around. When you’re not eating or out on a game drive, relax in the camp’s lounge area or cool off in the sparkling pool.
Food, often cooked over the coals with traditional Zimbabwean ingredients, is usually served outdoors, with the symphony of the bush all around. When you’re not eating or out on a game drive, relax in the camp’s lounge area or cool off in the sparkling pool.
Experiences
- Enjoy the sublimely beautiful Zambezi sunsets on a leisurely river cruise.
Accompanied by your guide, take a game drive through the woodlands and floodplains, seeking out the area’s wildlife.
Engage your senses on a nature walk along the river, looking for tracks, learning more about the local plant life and insect life.
Try your hand at fishing for the Zambezi’s famed tiger fish.
Hop into a canoe and explore the river, getting up close to the animals and birdlife that frequent the banks.
Connect with nature like never before
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