Jan
ClosedThe camp is closed.
Old Mondoro
Lower Zambezi, Zambia · National park
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Full board+ (FB+)
All meals, Drinks and 6 more
6 tents
Old Mondoro Camp chalets, Old Mondoro Family Suite
Children 12 and over
Family rooms available
By air
45 min from Jeki Airstrip (JEK)
Wi-Fi in public areas
Power around the clock
From about A$2,150
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Old Mondoro
Old Mondoro sits beneath winterthorn trees beside the Zambezi in Lower Zambezi National Park. Its reed chalets have canvas roofs, private decks and outdoor baths, keeping the river and woodland close throughout the day. Elephants regularly pass through the unfenced camp, while the shared lounge and dining area look across the water. Days combine game drives, night drives, guided walks, boating and catch-and-release fishing. Five regular chalets are joined by a two-bedroom family suite available on request. Children aged 12 and over are welcome, with an adult sharing overnight. Meals, drinks, safari activities and laundry are included.
“A small, unfenced camp for travellers who want wildlife close at hand, with private decks, outdoor baths and a choice of land and river safaris.”
Best for
Repeat safari-goers
Known for
What you can expect to see
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Leopard viewing and elephants moving through camp bring the Lower Zambezi wildlife experience close to the chalets.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay 3 nights and pay for 2 at Old Mondoro from 16 October to 15 November 2026.
Included
- All meals
- Drinks
- Safari activities
- Laundry
- Airstrip transfers
- Transfers between Chiawa Safaris camps
- Outdoor bath
- Open-air shower
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Walking safaris
- Boat safaris
Not included
- Park fees
- Flights
- Gratuities
- Visas
Park, conservation, community and carbon charges total USD 120 per person per night, including children. Flights or river transfers to the Lower Zambezi, airport charges, visas and gratuities are extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Fishing permits and replacement of lost or broken tackle cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Wi-Fi in public areas
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Private deck
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Old Mondoro Camp chalets5 at camp · King bed or two twin beds, Private deck, Outdoor bath, Open-air shower, En-suite bathroom
- Old Mondoro Family Suite1 at camp · Two bedrooms, Two bathrooms, Private campfire
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Jeki Airstrip (JEK)
- 45 min transfer
- Old Mondoro
- How you arrive
- By air · 45 min from Jeki Airstrip (JEK)
- Transfers
- Fly to Jeki Airstrip for a 45-minute game-drive transfer to Old Mondoro.
- Luggage
- 15 kg per person in soft bags
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 12:30
- Check-out
- By 11:30
- Children
- Ages 12 and over. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Power around the clock
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Closed
- February: Closed
- March: Closed
- April: Closed
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Good
- December: Closed
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Closed
Month-by-month notes
Feb
ClosedThe camp is closed.
Mar
ClosedThe camp is closed.
Apr
ClosedThe camp is closed and opens on 1 May.
May
GoodWildlife: Warm weather and good lion viewing; elephant and buffalo remain dispersed.
The camp opens on 1 May. Warm days, green bush and good lion viewing mark the start of the season.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Bush drying and game viewing is great.
The bush dries out and wildlife viewing improves. Bring warm layers for cold mornings and nights.
Jul
GoodWildlife: Buffalo herds begin moving in and wild dogs are denning.
Buffalo herds move in as trees lose their leaves; wild dogs are denning.
Aug
GoodWildlife: Waterholes dry and game begins concentrating near rivers.
Waterholes dry and wildlife gathers near the rivers. Mornings and evenings still call for warm layers.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Game concentrates around rivers and wild dogs move with new pups late in the month.
Wildlife concentrates along the rivers as temperatures rise. Carmine bee-eaters nest in the riverbanks.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Game is concentrated on riverbanks and tigerfishing is at its best.
Hot days bring concentrated riverbank wildlife and strong tigerfishing conditions.
Nov
GoodWildlife: Game viewing remains excellent during the open period; the camp closes in mid-November.
The operating season ends on 15 November. Early November offers strong game viewing, returning migrant birds and increasing rain.
Dec
ClosedThe camp is closed.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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