Overview

Located deep inside the game-rich South Luangwa, Chindeni is a private bush camp providing a reliable safari knowledge on the winding Luangwa River. The camp offers a peaceful environment along with airy thatch-roofed buildings in the shade by an orchard of antique ebony trees. Constructed high on stilts, the wooden viewing deck offers extraordinary views of the lagoon where hippo and other animals like large herds of elephants are frequently seen. Go aboard on early morning and sunset guided bush walks, or evening game drives to spot elephants, lions, leopards and buffaloes. In addition, you can witness rare wildlife animals such as wild dogs and Thornicroft’s giraffe. You will observe a small number of vehicles at this friendly camp. The spotlight is on elasticity that the safari-goers have the choice of walking to sister camps, a mesmerizing movement that requires at least half a day and permits you to notice the minor essentials of the park as well as roadway large sport on foot. Chindeni is intensely occupied in the broader South Luangwa society and provides aid to restricted schools and feeding schemes. Helps plant trees and sink boreholes for fresh, safe water, as well as being enthusiastically devoted to the area’s successful protection projects.

Highlights

• Located deep within the South Luangwa
• Authentic walking safari experience
• Beautiful tents, luxurious yet in an authentic safari style
• Expert guides share their incredible knowledge
• An abundant variety of wildlife in the area

Facilities

Settle down in the open-air space, view deck as you drink an uplifting drink and gaze out over the lagoon.

General Facilities

• Solar power
• Private balcony or deck
• Laundry service
• Bar

Dining

Food at Chindeni is ample and appetizing. Initiate your day with coffee and porridge or toast prepared over the campfire on the outdoor viewing deck, before setting off on a supervised bush walk. Lunch is buffet-style, so you can select from a range of freshly made dishes. In the evening, guests gather around fire underneath stars on the banks of the lagoon.

Rooms

Standard Room

Chindeni is a camp with four tented suites. Each tent is raised on a wooden stage and opens to a classified balcony hanging on the still waters of the lagoon. The tents are furnished with two queen-sized beds, an open wardrobe and sitting area. At the backside of each tent is an open-plan bathroom with a shower, hot and cold running water, a flush loo and double vanities. As it is a remote bush camp, Chindeni has no electricity. However, the camp does have solar lighting, paraffin lamps, and sufficient generated power to recharge your camera batteries at the common charging station in the mess tent.

Room Amenities

Standard Room AMENITIES

• En-suite shower only
• Mosquito net
• Outdoor area

Activities

• Bird watching
• Game drives
• Night drives
• Scenic drives
• Guided walking safaris