Old Mondoro, which is a joint venture between neighbouring Chiawa Camp and Sausage Tree Camp, is set in a grove of Acacia trees on the banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park.  The atmosphere is very “back to the bush” and the concept is simple: to step back from the ultra-luxurious lodges and provide guests with an authentic remote safari.  The entire experience is unpretentious and uncomplicated, but promises a unique safari that concentrates on the wildlife and gives guests the best bush experience possible. The camp occupies a beautiful site overlooking a maze of hippo-inhabited islands and channels.  Here, the Park is characterised by vast flood plains and open woodland making for ideal walking and game viewing opportunities.  The Park offers excellent sightings of elephant, lion and buffalo to the west and  frequent leopard and serval sightings, and more plains game such as Zebra and Kudu, to the east.  Old Mondoro is also noted for its wild dog sightings as the dogs often den in the vicinity, and was the base for the African Wild Dog Conservation researcher for two years. The Camp accommodates only eight guests and is constructed of canvas and natural materials to a traditional design.  It is dismantled and rebuilt each season.  The “tents”, rest on temporary slabs and have en-suite facilities with flush toilets, and canvas bucket showers and washbasins.  Paraffin lanterns provide natural lighting and the furniture is simple.  All the tents have outstanding views of the Zambezi and are left open during the day.  At night canvas drop-down blinds with windows are lowered to provide more privacy and security.  A traditional bush kitchen supplies outstanding meals and fresh bread baked daily from a homemade oven. At Old Mondoro the emphasis is on non-motorised safari activities.  There are some excellent walking areas right out of Camp, and more just a short drive away. It is unquestionably the best walking area in the Lower Zambezi.  However, also on offer are day and night game drives, and game viewing by motor boat.  In addition, unique and upmarket multi-day canoe trips are available, taking place entirely within the National Park and also calling at Chiawa Camp and Sausage Tree Camp. Style Simple authentic safari camp Air/Con No Dining Yes Children Yes No. of Bedrooms 4 Pool No Activities Guided bush walks, game drives, motor boat game viewing, night game drives.  Multi-day canoe trips. Price Range Please ask for details Find Similar Properties