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Old Mondoro Camp

from $1,995 per person per night for 2026/27

By far the Lower Zambezi’s most intimate and exclusive camp! A rustic favourite!

Owned and run by the Cummings family (who also run Chiawa Camp further to the west), this small and intimate camp is one of our favourites in all of the Lower Zambezi, and possibly Zambia! With only four safari chalets and a very authentic, wild and natural feel to their design and layout, Old Mondoro really do focus their energy on the guiding, experience and the wildlife. There is never a day when wildlife (be it elephants, antelope, bushbuck, lion) does not walk through camp or make an appearance!

Intimate and authentic safari camp, “back to safari basics”

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About the location

Old Mondoro is located in the eastern section of the Lower Zambezi National Park. This area is shared with only two other camps (Anabezi and Amanzi), so the game activities are private and exclusive to some degree. This area of the park is very different to the western section of the park (where its sister camp, Chiawa, is located). This area has vast thorntree forests which are just stunning!

Do see Parks & Regions on this page.

camp Layout

Old Mondoro can have up to eight guests which means that the experience is always private and exclusive. The camp is very different to other camps in the Lower Zambezi as the rooms are situated further back from the river.

This may seem crazy (as the Lower Zambezi National Park is centered around the river), but the rooms have a 360-degree view overlooking a lagoon which is always an animal haven and a grove of Acacia trees.

Do see our new Old Mondoro Camp Picture Gallery further down this page.

Old Mondoro Camp Accomodation

The camp has many photographs of guests in their room, or in their open-air bath, with elephants passing them in front. This is a regular (in fact, daily), occurrence in camp and this is because the rooms are so open and natural, allowing them to blend in with the natural environment. The rooms are made from reed and canvas and during the day, the canvas can be rolled up to create a sense of “living in the bush”.

Do see Best Safaris & Holidays on this page.

Wildlife & Activities at Old Mondoro Camp

Old Mondoro has an exceptional team of staff and safari guides who have boundless enthusiasm. Walking safaris, game drives (day and night), canoeing, fishing and boat safaris are offered.

The game in this area is fantastic, with resident lion prides, high leopard populations and of course, huge families of elephant that pass-through camp regularly.

Don’t miss our Old Mondoro Camp Wildlife Guide on this page.

How to book Old Mondoro Camp

Please call us in the UK on the usual +44 1525 840 149 or email info@theafricaspecialists.com to check availability, best prices and what adventures you have in mind. We can plan and arrange it all for you and have been for over 20 years!

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Old Mondoro Camp Highlights

Just some of the highlights of this hand-picked Lower Zambezi National Park camp. Do call us direct for any other details or to help with planning and logistics.

Luxury Accommodation

4 safari rooms

4WD Drive Game Safaris

day game drives & night game drive options

Boating

River cruises, fishing & walking safari options

Photography

stunning vast thorntree forests

Pretty Garden Area

open & natural atmosphere

Outstanding Views

360-degree view overlooking an animal haven lagoon

Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.

What kind of wildlife should you expect to find around Old Mondoro Camp for 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife around the Old Mondoro Camp bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding wildlife that dwell in this part of the Lower Zambezi National Park…

Don't miss our full Africa Wildlife Guide right here.

What are your best safari trips & itineraries to Old Mondoro Camp’s Lower Zambezi National Park for 2026/27?

Some of our most-popular tailor-made trips for the Lower Zambezi National Park that could include a stay at Old Mondoro Camp include...
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1 The Best of Zambia

Africa, Zambia

Visits : Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park, Victoria Falls Africa, Zambia

This ‘best bits of Zambia’ itinerary combines the mighty Victoria Falls, the South Luangwa National Park and the exhilarating Lower Zambezi National Park. If you want to tick off Zambia with all… More…

9 Nights

FROM $7,500pp/pn

Waterberry lodge victoria falls zambia waterberry sunset cruise victoria falls zambia

2 Crocodiles and Leopards

Africa, Zambia

Visits : Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park Africa, Zambia

This itinerary combines fantastic camps in the Lower Zambezi National Park and then onto the South Luangwa National Park. You can enjoy safaris on the water, in open-sided vehicles and on foot… More…

7 Nights

FROM $6,000pp/pn

Leopard at the Old Mondoro Camp, Zambia

3 Zambia and Zanzibar

Africa, Zambia, Zanzibar

Visits : Lower Zambezi National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Tanzania, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Zambia, Zanzibar

Although Zambia ticks all the boxes for an exhilarating safari experience, it is a landlocked country so it does not have a beach to jump onto after your safari. This itinerary combines… More…

14 Nights

FROM $7,000pp/pn

Pongwe Beach Hotel

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What are the other best camps in Lower Zambezi National Park for 2026/27?

We highly recommend the following camps for Lower Zambezi National Park for 2026/27. These are all tried and tested by The Africa Specialists™ so don’t hesitate to call us with any queries over them or to check availability.

NB. All prices for properties exclude applicable park fees and are guide prices.

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From $1,854 per person per night
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Chiawa Camp

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4 Nights

Amanzi Camp

Lower Zambezi National Park

From $1,650 per person per night
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3 Nights

Sausage Tree Camp

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From $1,820 per person per night
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Potato Bush Camp

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From $1,430 per person per night
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Chongwe River Camp

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When is the best time to stay at Old Mondoro Camp in 2026/27?

Generally speaking, as the Old Mondoro Camp is in Lower Zambezi National Park, we recommend booking stays here with us any time on the following timescales — depending on your preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans — but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then do call us any time to check your plans, costs and best options for a fantastic Old Mondoro Camp stay in the 2026/27 season…

January fair

February fair

March mixed

April mixed

May mixed

June great

July best

August amazing

September great

October still good

November fair

December fair

Don’t miss our full When to Visit zambia guide on our main zambia page.

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We help plan your trip from start to finish
We make sure to include all your interests
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We all spend time in our destinations annually
Local contacts give us unique insight
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Location

Old Mondoro is located in the eastern section of the Lower Zambezi National Park. This area is shared with only two other camps (Anabezi and Amanzi), so the game activities are private and exclusive to some degree. This area of the park is very different to the western section of the park (where its sister camp, Chiawa, is located). This area has vast thorntree forests which are just stunning!

Layout

Old Mondoro can have up to eight guests which means that the experience is always private and exclusive. The camp is very different to other camps in the Lower Zambezi as the rooms are situated further back from the river. This may seem crazy (as the Lower Zambezi National Park is centered around the river), but the rooms have a 360-degree view overlooking a lagoon which is always an animal haven and a grove of Acacia trees.

Rooms

The camp has many photographs of guests in their room, or in their open-air bath, with elephants passing them in front. This is a regular (in fact, daily), occurrence in camp and this is because the rooms are so open and natural, allowing them to blend in with the natural environment. The rooms are made from reed and canvas and during the day, the canvas can be rolled up to create a sense of “living in the bush”.

Activities

Old Mondoro has an exceptional team of staff and safari guides who have boundless enthusiasm. Walking safaris, game drives (day and night), canoeing, fishing and boat safaris are offered. The game in this area is fantastic, with resident lion prides, high leopard populations and of course, huge families of elephant that pass-through camp regularly.

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