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Chiawa Safaris - Old Mondoro

Lower Zambezi, Zambia

About Chiawa Safaris - Old Mondoro

Old Mondoro, completely solar, is set in a grove of Acacia trees that tower above the massive elephant bulls that seem to be constantly feeding on them. On the banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park some 35 km downstream from Chiawa Camp this is a beautiful and remote site overlooking a maze of hippo-inhabited islands and channels. With only 5 rooms, 10 beds, Old Mondoro is the Lower Zambezi’s most intimate and private safari camp.

Old Mondoro's setting is exquisite, one of the few safari camps with views in all directions, from one's chair - to the south the spectacular Zambezi river and its islands sprinkled with wildlife, swivel around to face north and see beautiful woodland full of towering trees dwarfing the impalas, waterbuck, buffalo and elephants. A fun addition is Old Mondoro's outdoor "loo with a view" overlooking the Zambezi and its wildlife that includes some of the best aardvark and wild dog sightings in Africa.

If you wish to be truly immersed in nature but with all the comforts then look no further than Old Mondoro.

Perfect For
Birding Fishing Hiking Leisure Nature Star Gazing Wildlife
Accept Credit Cards
Bar
Eco Friendly
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Meal on Request
On Site
Big 5
Bird Watching
Boating
Canoeing
Catch-and-release Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
High Tea
Safaris
Off Site
Big 5
Bird Watching
Boat Cruises
Boating
Canoeing
Catch-and-release Fishing
Fly Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
River Cruises
Safaris
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Old Mondoro Camp
Old Mondoro Camp

Accommodation Options

Old Mondoro Camp chalets
5 screened-in reed chalets with canvas roofs, left open during the day, and canvas blinds with window screens that are lowered for privacy and security at night. King size beds and mosquito nets facing out onto the Zambezi River. All chalets have 220v lighting power point. There is a large outdoor stone splash tub and shower, open to the stars overlooking the Zambezi River with hot water 24/7 as well as indoor flushing loos & twin sinks. Huge private deck enables expansive views and there is a comfortable relaxing area with day beds under the shade to watch the elephants pass only meters from the chalets. There is also a 6th chalet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms ideal for families and which can also be used for pilots and tour leaders.
Old Mondoro Family Suite
A two bedroom suite with two bathrooms and its own camp fire making for an ideal family escape in this, the best of all bush camps, Old Mondoro. Decorated and equipped identically to the other 5 bush chalets, the two bedroom suite was originally the owners house but after its makeover in 2022 is available for families upon special request.
Bush chalets 1 - 4
Chalet 1 looks directly over the Zambezi and is closest to the social area of camp. Chalet 2 looks over the Zambezi and the mouth of the Old Mondoro lagoon. Chalets 3 & 4 look over the lagoon with quartering further views of the Zambezi. These two chalets generally see the most wildlife from their rooms as the lagoon attracts much wildlife however some guests prefer the rooms closer to the Zambezi. Others prefer these for the game. All 4 chalets have a canvas roof, reed and canvas walls, cement floors and 24/7 power for lighting and charging. No WIFI! Each room has an electric fan, en suite indoor loo and washbasin both with views of the Zambezi, and an outdoor shower and outdoor "splash tub" which is a giant bath for two or in the hotter months providing a cooling wallow. Elephants have been known to drink from the bath whilst guests have been cooling off! Water is heated by solar.
T V - the 2 bedroom "family chalet"
This is the owners' house and is available for families. Just as the other 4 chalets this has a canvas roof, reed and canvas walls, cement floors and 24/7 power for lighting and charging. No WIFI! However this chalet has 2 bedrooms each with its own entrance and an interleading door. One bedroom has an electric fan, en suite indoor loo and washbasin both with views of the Zambezi, and an outdoor shower and outdoor "splash tub" which is a giant bath for two or in the hotter months providing a cooling wallow. The second bedroom has the above but no splash tub. This room overlooks the Zambezi and is visited by elephants regularly although it is closer to the kitchen and managers' tent so sometimes this can be distracting however it is still a very popular room.

Dining & Cuisine

Options
Old Mondoro offers some of the finest simple bush cuisine with a variety of unique dining locations both at the camp as well as surprise bush locations. Enjoy braais (BBQ's) under the stars on the banks of the Zambezi River. Meals are fresh, innovative, and always a delight.
Standard Room Amenities
Balcony / Deck
Bath Towels
Bath
Bed Linen
Drinking Water Filtration System
Fan
Outside Shower
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Sala
Wardrobe
Portfolio Places
At a Glance
  • Rooms: 5
  • Languages: English
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