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Shiwa Ngandu Manor House, Zambia, Exclusive use

ID 5032

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The guest experience at Shiwa Ng'andu is truly unique. Guests enjoy complete access to the estate, from the extensive historical archives, the wildlife reserve and lake to the day to day workings of the estate farm. Relaxed morning drives, horseriding through the hills, fascinating historical tours and indescribeable afternoon sundowners looking across the lake, make the Shiwa Ng'andu Estate an unmissable destination when travelling to Zambia and earned it a prestigious nomination for the''Best Safari House" at the 2009 Good Safari Guide awards.

The relaxed atmosphere and truly warm Zambian hospitality of all at the Shiwa Ng'andu Estate ensures that every guest feels truly at home and very much a part of the estate's incredible history and culture.

Shiwa Ngandu, Zambia, Exclusive use Manor House

ID 5032

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Shiwa Ng'andu estate is without a doubt one of the most fascinating and unique destinations in Zambia.

Shiwa is located in the Northernmost part of Zambia amongst the rolling granite hills that form the tail end of the Great Rift Valley, an area of unsurpassed natural beauty, the "Real Africa". At Shiwa an intricate and mesmerising African history, both Ancient and Colonial delights and intrugues both past and future guests to the estate. The estate combines this rich and varied history with a world class private game reserve that is home to over thirty species of wildlife and over two-hundred species of birds. The wildlife reserve covers an area of twenty-two thousand acres of breathtaking terrain and boasts a large natural lake at it's center, one of the largest privately owned bodies of water in Africa.

The guest experience at Shiwa Ng'andu is truly unique. Guests enjoy complete access to the estate, from the extensive historical archives, the wildlife reserve and lake to the day to day workings of the estate farm. Relaxed morning drives, horseriding through the hills, fascinating historical tours and indescribeable afternoon sundowners looking across the lake, make the Shiwa Ng'andu Estate an unmissable destination when travelling to Zambia and earned it a prestigious nomination for the''Best Safari House" at the 2009 Good Safari Guide awards.

The relaxed atmosphere and truly warm Zambian hospitality of all at the Shiwa Ng'andu Estate ensures that every guest feels truly at home and very much a part of the estate's incredible history and culture.


Origional owner Sir Stewart’s,  eldest daughter Lorna and her husband John Harvey took over and ran the ailing estate in 1955 until their untimely death in 1992. Lack of funding and difficult country economics saw Shiwa fall almost beyond repair until 1999 when Sir Stewart’s eldest grandson, Charlie his wife Jo and two children Tom & Emma took it over and lovingly restored the farm and house to original grandeur. Today, the house, the library , estate and incredible archives are open for guests to visit.
Shiwa has four comfortable en-suite guest rooms, furnished with most of the original pieces from Gore Browne’s era creating a feeling of by gone times. Simple hardwood fittings with unique paintings and photographs decorate the walls and each one provides a story and memory to be recounted to inquisitive guests during afternoon tea or sundowners on the lake shore.

Meal times are an opportunity to sample the delicious farm produce and sit at the original dining room table that Shiwa Manor House Gore-Browne frequented in full dress whilst entertaining various dignitaries, from Zambian President’s, European Royalty and friends from around the world. At Shiwa House you are guaranteed a warm welcome from the Harvey’s who pride themselves on imparting their knowledge of history and stories surrounding Shiwa and Zambia.



Steeped in African history, exclusive Game and Bird walks and drives, community interaction, a visit to an iron age archaeological site, boating or fishing on the lake, a day trip to see the working farm, early morning climbs in to the Swamp Hides to see the rare and elusive papyrus dwelling Sitatunga antelope and forest walks to see the little Blue Duiker, there is plenty to do and see. The guides are experienced and knowledgeable and a diverse variety of some 22 other mammal species inhabit the area. The bird life is prolific with over 375 different species of birds and enthusiastic guiding from either Jo & Charlie Harvey makes this a rare treat for guests. A good mornings hike and climb up Nachipala Hill is always a challenge for the most ardent walkers wanting to take in David Livingstone’s Memorial.


Shiwa Horse Safaris, formally from South Africa Horseback Safaris Steven and Lucy are now Shiwa based and have opened up their stables of exceptionally well produced and schooled horses, for
experienced riders who want to encounter the African Bush from a truly different viewpoint. They have a long and extremely good reputation for the quality of their rides and can offer a wide variety of horses for the discerning equestrian.

Sir Stewart’s legendary Kapishya Hot Springs are a short drive away and what could be a better way to soak away the enjoyment of hosre ridng or a busy day than sitting in the sprins with a drnk and
convivial companions recounting the days events and the African Adventures to come.

Shiwa Ngandu MAnor House, Zambia Exclusive use

ID 5032

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Shiwa Ngandu Manor House, Zambia, Exclusive use

ID:5032

4 Beds

6 Stars

300 points

Shiwa Ng'andu Manor House,

Shiwa Ngandu Manor House, Zambia, Exclusive use

Shiwa Ngandu, Zambia, Exclusive use Manor House

Shiwa Ngandu MAnor House, Zambia Exclusive use

Zambia