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    Chongwe River Camp, Rufunsa Conservancy

    Chongwe River Camp

    Camp · Rufunsa Conservancy, Zambia

    PlnrScore 56
    Best time
    May, Aug, Sep
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis
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    Chongwe River Camp is a hotel near Rufunsa Conservancy.

    Why stay at Chongwe River Camp

    • 42 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Game Drive, Walking Safari, Boat Cruise, Cultural Visit, Fishing, Spa, Family Safari
    Amenities
    Pool, Spa, Wifi, Wi-Fi, Airstrip, Dining, Bar, Lounge, Laundry

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    515

    Species

    42

    Mammals

    186

    Birds

    Most observed

    • African Savanna Elephant115 sightings
    • Common Hippopotamus50 sightings
    • White-fronted Bee-eater49 sightings
    • Impala47 sightings
    • Chacma Baboon43 sightings
    • Nile Crocodile42 sightings
    • Greater Kudu40 sightings
    • Lion38 sightings
    • Waterbuck37 sightings
    • African Buffalo36 sightings

    Best time to stay at Chongwe River Camp

    Best months:
    May
    August
    September
    Jan
    Fair21°C281mm
    Feb
    Fair22°C155mm
    Mar
    Great21°C59mm
    Apr
    Great20°C32mm
    May
    Excellent18°C2mm
    Jun
    Great16°C5mm
    Jul
    Great16°C3mm
    Aug
    Excellent19°C2mm
    Sep
    Excellent23°C1mm
    Oct
    Excellent25°C11mm
    Nov
    Great25°C58mm
    Dec
    Fair23°C164mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip (RYL)

    30 km from the park

    International airport

    Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

    83 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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