The seasonal Old Mondoro (open from April to November) boasts a beautiful location on the banks of the great Zambezi River, overlooking a maze of hippo-filled channels & small islands in the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Experience This ‘back-to-basics’ camp focuses on providing guests with an authentic safari experience with enough comfort, without being side-tracked from the viewing wildlife.
Owner-managed & run, Old Mondoro will provide guests with exceptional, personalized service & a high standard of guiding. The owners are passionate conservationists who are deeply involved with preserving Zambia’s wildlife.
Stay Old Mondoro is small & intimate, with only 5 chalets as well as a 6th 2-bedroom family chalet.
Each reed chalet has a canvas roof that is left open during the day, maximizing natural light & the Lower Zambezi’s beautiful natural surroundings. The large outdoor stone tub & shower are open to the stars & river.
All chalets have huge private decks with expansive views as well as a chill zone with day beds where guests can relax while watching the elephants pass by only meters from the chalets.
The 2-bedroom chalet is ideal for families travelling with children.
The main tent overlooks the Zambezi River & serves as Old Mondoro’s lounge & dining area.
Activities A variety of land & water-based activities is available. These include boating or canoeing on the river, game drives, walking safaris, bird watching & fishing.
The Lower Zambezi is home to 4 of the Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant & buffalo (no rhino) – there are 57 mammal species, including civets, genets & hippos.