Chinzombo

A sensational camp

Were you captivated by Vumbura Plains in Botswana and North Island in the Seychelles? You will love Chinzombo in South Luangwa. The camp, owned by Time & Tide, was designed by the same talented duo of architects, Silvio Rech and Leslie Carstens, who conceived the camp in harmony with the natural site and Zambian construction methods. The camp offers 6 superb canvas villas raised on indigenous wooden platforms. Each villa (including a family tent) features modernist architecture imbued with references to Mother Nature, complete with a small private plunge pool on the outdoor deck. It is the ideal starting point for exploring South Luangwa National Park with elegance. On the menu: vast herds of giraffes, buffaloes and elephants, as well as crocodiles and hippos, a plethora of predators and a multitude of elusive birds to observe... It is the dream retreat for nature lovers who do not want to sacrifice style and comfort.

STYLE

Space, transparency, play of light for contemporary ethnic interiors heavily inspired by nature

SITUATION

A 1 hour 15 minute domestic flight from Lusaka, to the east of the South Luangwa National Park

CAPACITY

6 villas with private pool on the banks of the Luangwa River, including 1 family villa

HIGHLIGHTS

Chinzombo is a true architectural signature, an ode to light and natural elements

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Swimming pool, spa in your villa
  • Day and night 4x4 safaris
  • Boat safaris
  • Guided walking safari
  • Night under the stars (supplement)

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Going on safari in luxurious and eco-friendly conditions is the successful bet of architects Silvio Rech & Lesley Carstens. They have managed to recreate a sense of security, almost cocoon-like, while remaining open to the natural elements, it is fabulous.

ETHICS

By acquiring Norman Carr’s camps, Time & Tide has preserved the conservation legacy established by its founder in the 1950s. The lodge works closely with local communities and plays an active role in conserving its natural environment through its Time & Tide Foundation, which allocates 300,000 $ annually to various projects (women’s empowerment, village education, sponsorship of higher education, health infrastructure, species conservation, etc.).