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Chindeni Bush Camp

Canvas tented accommodation with luxurious touches
South LuangwaZambia· 4 Rooms · £££

Peaceful Luxury on the Lagoon

Experience intimate safari living beside a wildlife-rich lagoon in South Luangwa’s wild southern reaches

Location: Chindeni Camp is tucked away in the quieter southern part of South Luangwa National Park, perched on the edge of the permanent Chayumba Lagoon. This peaceful spot attracts hippos, elephants and a wide range of birdlife, offering a front-row seat to nature from the moment you arrive.

Rooms: There are four spacious tents at Chindeni, giving the camp an exclusive, peaceful atmosphere. Each tent has wooden floors, vaulted canvas ceilings, cosy lounge areas and en-suite bathrooms. Expect proper beds, two of the tents are doubles with king-size beds, and the other two are twins with queen-size beds, and a private deck overlooking the lagoon.

Amenities: Despite being entirely off-grid, the camp feels luxuriously comfortable. The main dining and bar area is open-air and raised on a wooden deck, perfect for unwinding with a drink as wildlife wanders by.

Activities: Chindeni offers both day and night game drives, as well as expertly guided walking safaris. The surrounding area is known for its varied wildlife, including regular sightings of elephants, crocodiles and big cats.

Sustainability: Chindeni is electricity-free and designed to blend in with its environment, helping preserve the pristine wilderness it calls home.

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When to go to Zambia

Find out the best time to visit Zambia with our month by month guide.

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January

January is a good time to visit Victoria Falls, but the rest of the country is very humid and wet leading to many camps shutting during January.

February

February remains wet, so its a good month to visit the thundering Victoria Falls, however only a few camps stay open for boating and walking. The rains have created lush vegetation, during this time of year it is alive with the sound of migratory birds in their breeding plumage, an excellent time for birders to visit Zambia.

March

If you want to witness Vic Falls at its fullest, March is the month to visit, with huge volumes of spray often obscuring the view. The birding is still magnificent in March, and camps offer fantastic value for money as there are no crowds.

April

In April the weather starts to dry, however rain remains a prominent feature of April. In the Lower Zambezi National Park, lush vegetation is at its thickest making animals more difficult to spot. April is seen to be the best time of year to witness the rarely seen Wild Dog in South Luangwa National Park.

May

May is a mixed month, the onset of the dry season means rains are unlikely, however access to certain camps is tricky due to sodden grounds. Game viewing in South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi begin to improve as the vegetation things and waterholes begin to dry up, forcing wildlife together.

June

June is a great time to visit Zambia, the ground starts to dry out and camps are offering excellent deals and there are few visitors to share safari vehicles so you may have some areas to yourself.

July

July is high season, temperatures rise and all the camps are officially open. If you want to see game then South Luangwa is the best option, whereas the Lower Zambezi is perfect for river cruises and fishing.

Victoria falls is at its best, without being overly wet and clouded with spray.

August

August's hot and dry weather kicks off what Zambia is famous for, walking safaris. It is the prime time to combine game viewing with Victoria Falls.

September

Temperatures sore in September reaching high 20's making the long days particularly pleasant. This month sees Carmine Bee Eaters arrive, flocks of hundreds nest in river banks providing a thrilling spectacle of colour and sound.

October

October sees temperatures sore again, game viewing is best done in the early mornings to avoid the hot midday sun.

November

November brings the start of the rainy season, but the good news is the sporadic showers are not too disruptive and visitors get to see dramatic skies and stormy skies brewing. Temperatures are high and it can be humid, but the mixed weather brings great value stays. Plus many young animals are being born, making it a fantastic time to see the parks come to life.

December

The rainy season is in full force in December, grasslands begin to lengthen, foliage thickens and game viewing becomes a little trickier. The rivers rise and dependant on water levels travellers can visit 'devils pool' at Vic Falls, providing high excitement and a head for heights needed if you want to get close to the drop off.

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