Chamabondo Tented Camp

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Chamabondo Tented Camp is situated in a very little known about part of the Zambezi National Park, near the world famous Victoria Falls. The Zambezi National Park is located upstream from Victoria Falls, on the Zambezi River. There are two distinctly different sections of this park. The most popular (and well known) section has a lengthy (50km/31mi) river frontage on the Zambezi River, while the other extension of the Zambezi National Park is the Chamabondo Section, which is more remote and away from the river, and this is where you will find Chamabondo Tented Camp. 

The camp is only a 35 minute drive from Victoria Falls, so is the perfect location for those wanting to go on a great luxury safari, but don’t have the time to get to Hwange National Park.

Carefully nestled in amongst the trees, great effort has gone into making sure Chamabondo blends in with the surrounding bush. It overlooks a natural vlei and waterhole, which is pumped all year around – ensuring fantastic game viewing. The added bonus is that the waterhole can be seen from all 12 tented rooms.

The 12 x luxury en-suite tented rooms have the below amenities:

  • Views of the vlei & waterhole
  • 1 x king bed or 2 x three-quarter beds
  • Charging ports
  • Mosquito nets
  • Movable upright fans
  • Side tables & lamps
  • Open wardrobe featuring hanging and shelf space for all luggage
  • A private safe
  • En-suite bathrooms with wet-room-style walk-in showers
  • Thermodynamic geysers
  • Separate flush toilets
  • Basins
  • Complimentary soaps, body wash, lotions & mosquito repellent
  • Fluffy towels in constant supply – laundry done on request
  • Private deck with an incredible view

 

 

The main area is set up under a large Bedouin-style stretch tent, which is centrally located in amongst the tented bedrooms. This entertainment area is open-plan with a bar, dining area, deck and comfortable seating area as well. The deck out the front leads to the gorgeous infinity pool on the left, with lovely sun loungers in which to relax and enjoy the view of the wildlife and birds at the waterhole. To the right of the main area is where the Fire Pit is located. This is always hugely popular with guests at sunset.

Chamabondo features:

  • Coffee & tea bar
  • Eco-friendly solar & inverter system
  • Waterhole and vlei view
  • All inclusive – meals, accommodation, coffees, teas & soft drinks
  • Main deck
  • Fire pit
  • Swimming pool
  • 100 hectares within the Zambezi National Park
  • Laundry service
  • Wi-Fi

Chamabondo is a new luxury tented camp, which is in the ideal location for those wanting to visit the famous Victoria Falls, but also wanting a real safari escape and experience that is not too far away. Perfect!!

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We had a fantastic experience with Bryony and her team. Bryony is clearly knowledgeable about the region and guided us through our options and the Lake Kariba houseboat booking and choices. We had a fantastic time and I would thoroughly recommend using Heartveld.
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What an incredible holiday we just had in Zimbabwe. Thanks Bryony & Heartveld Adventures. Camp Mana was definitely the highlight for us.
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Patrick Campbell
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We have just had an amazing 6 nights on Tambarara houseboat organised by Heartveld Adventures. The boat was very comfortable and the staff were excellent. The captain, Reg, was very professional and helpful, the chef cooked delicious meals, the barman kept our drinks flowing, the cleaners left animals made from our towels on our beds at night and the guys on the tender boat were so good with the boys aged 3, 5, 7 and 9 showing them what to do and putting on worms, for us as well. Highly recommended.
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