
Time + Tide Chongwe River Suites
Lilayi, Zambia
Private and exclusive, the Chongwe River Suites offer sublime luxury and service against a beautifully wild setting. Nestled under ancient winter thorn trees at the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers, the Suites are perfect for honeymooners or families and friends traveling together.
Offering an oasis of tranquility and privacy, the suites allow you to reconnect with each other in a meaningful way. Slow down and ease into the rhythm of life in the bush together.
Watch as elephants wade across the river right in front of your suite.
Listen to vervet monkeys scampering in the canopy above. Feel the warm breezes drifting past. Come, experience this wild land for yourself.
THE SUITES
+Cassia Suite - one bed, one bath
+Albida Suite - two bed, two bath
+Private open air soaking tub
+Open air lounge, dining area, campfire and plunge pool with river views
+Double or twin configuration
+Fans in the bedrooms
+ Generator power, British three pin plugs
+Limited wifi and no phone signal
+Main lodge - dining areas, lounge and bar
+Albida Suite offers private activities and Cassia Suite has shared activities
One of the country’s premier wildlife-viewing areas, the Lower Zambezi National Park covers a large stretch of wilderness area along the northeastern bank of the Zambezi River.
Several smaller rivers flow through the park, which is centered on a beautiful flood plain alongside the Zambezi, dotted with acacias and other large trees, and flanked by a steep escarpment on the northern side, covered with thick miombo woodland.
On the opposite bank, in Zimbabwe, is Mana Pools National Park, and together the parks constitute one of Africa’s finest wildlife areas.
Offering an incredibly varied selection of activities, Time + Tide Chongwe Suites are a fantastic destination for adventurous and active travellers.
Join their knowledgeable guiding team and discover the diverse habitats of Lower Zambezi National Park. Whether you prefer to explore by land or water, they will help you channel your inner Stanley Livingstone!
FINE DINING
Despite the remote and tranquil setting, their culinary team creates extraordinary meals that satisfy the soul and delight the palette.
Designed to celebrate local ingredients, expect dishes such as perfectly grilled meats, handmade pasta, elegant desserts and fresh salads made with seasonal fruits and vegetables.
REFRESHMENTS
At the end of a lively day on safari, enjoy your sun-downer, a cherished African tradition. Whether you prefer a crisp gin and and tonic or a local beer, their excellent bar staff have got you covered!

Your Flight
We operate a varied fleet and your specific aircraft type may vary from city to city. We offer a range of private jet aircraft as well as turboprops and your Travel Planner will discuss your specific requirements at time of enquiry.
Private flying offers a host of benefits both from a convenience point-of-view as well as health & safety. To learn more about our Health & Safety Policy and Procedures, please Click Here.
Sample Pricing
Our Private Fly-In Packages are based upon departures from popular airports, however, with thousands of Regional Airports, please contact us directly as it may be possible for you to depart from an airport near you.
Hotel Health & Safety Policy
Each of our Accommodation Partners has a distinct Health & Safety Policy in place which can be found below. Please be advised, though, that this can differ from property to property.
Time + Tide have elevated cleanliness standards and behaviours to meet the new health and safety challenges presented by the current pandemic environment, as directed by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This has been implemented across all areas of our operation. The aim is to minimise risk and enhance safety for our guests and employees.
Time + Tide Employees
Our employees have been trained and equipped to ensure our properties and activities are always a ‘safe zone’, including:
• Employees quarantined in camp 14 days prior to guest arrival
• Dedicated “Hygiene Champion” at each property to conduct
regular spot-checks
• Team are all fully aware of Covid-19 symptoms
• Temperature recordings of employees taken daily
• Stringent hygiene practices implemented across all
properties following WHO guidelines for cleaning in non-
health care areas
Food and beverage preparation
• Disinfecting of all surfaces as well as hygiene control of
supplies arriving into property
• Food safety program includes enhanced sanitation
guidelines
• Face shields and masks worn by kitchen and food prep
employees
• Frequent hand washing
Laundry / Property cleaning / Waste disposal
• Care taken to disinfect and sterilize containers used to
transport laundry
• Cleaning and disinfecting at very high frequency intervals of
high-contact areas such as door handles, bathrooms
and handrails. Regular cleaning of public areas and rooms
as per normal procedures
• Waste to be separated and kept secure for a period of 72
hours before disposing/incinerating
Guests / Social distancing / Guest contact and
interaction protocols
• Time + Tide team will explain new procedures to guests on
arrival
• Masks will be available for guests’ use
• All guests to adhere to the health and safety protocols in
camp/on island
• Maximum of 4 guests per vehicle/boats (with exception of
families travelling together)
• Daily temperature check of guests – with option to self-test
with thermometer in room
• Increased hand wash/sanitiser stations located around the
property
• Flexible dining options for guests, including in-room dining
options
• To help alleviate the risk of transmission, Time + Tide have
signage displayed around all the properties to remind
guests to maintain social distancing protocols and re-
arranging furniture to allow more space for distancing
Medical Professionals (on call in respective locations)
Our Fly-In Packages are examples of the fabulous journeys we create.
Contact us to tailor-make your holiday to your
specific requirements
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1565 756 198
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