Welcome to Chongwe River House, a four-bedroom private house on the banks of the Chongwe River with more than a touch of the Fred Flintstone, accommodating a minimum of 4 people. Designed by renowned architect Neil Rocher, the house is a grand architectural medley of curving walls and enormous leadwood furniture – there’s barely a straight line in sight. But you’re not coming on safari for style we hear you say? Well that’s ok then as the house comes complete with a private guide, armed guard, vehicle, boat and kayaks for the ultimate exploration of all corners of the Lower Zambezi National Park.
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The organic, flowing lines continue into the four en-suite bedrooms which are spacious, comfortable and perfectly grand. Two are upstairs and two downstairs and all have super-size king size beds on a spectacular moulded stone base (mattresses can be separated into twins if you require). All have an open wall to make the most of the views to the bush and beyond. In the bathrooms, expect rainfall showers and great stone bathtubs, expertly carved into the walls in a work of natural art.
The magic of staying in such a beautifully-designed and stunning house – and it’s all yours for the duration of your stay.
Try your hand at a spot of tiger fishing in the river in front of the house. These aquatic predators are fearsome and wily and catching one is quite the achievement!
Unusual designs always divide opinion and what one person loves, another might not enjoy quite as much. We’ll leave it at that!
The Time + Tide Foundation is dedicated to preserving natural environments and supporting nearby communities, and guests contribute to sustainability purely by visiting their properties. The foundation focuses on community and school-based learning, female empowerment, health, and wildlife conservation. Through initiatives like student sponsorship, it aims to ensure the long-term prosperity of wildlife economies and foster positive social change in Time + Tide communities. A contribution of $10 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Time and Tide Chongwe House can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zambia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zambia trips featuring Time and Tide Chongwe House or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zambia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Time and Tide Chongwe House start from around $890, or US$890, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Glide down the Zambezi by boat, spotting elephants and tiger fishing to your heart’s content.
