Shiwa House

Shiwa House is located in northern Zambia a few miles north of the North Luangwa National Park. The history of Shiwa is told in the novel "The Africa House" by Christina Lamb.

The house was originally the property of Sir Stewart Gore-Browne, who designed and built it back in the 1920s; it then fell into disrepair was practically derelict until November 1999 when Charles Harvey, the eldest grandson of Gore-Browne and his wife Jo, together with their children Tom and Emma, bought the house and estate from the other family members. Then followed a huge restoration project for the house and estate, also including the local hospital and schools. A ten minute drive away is Impandala Farmhouse which can be taken on an exclusive basis.

Shiwa House now welcomes guests in four double rooms with adjoining bathrooms. The simply furnished rooms feature original hardwood furnishings and paintings. Guests can explore the buildings and estate, including the comprehensive library and an extensive archive of historical documents and photographs collected by Gore-Brown during his time at Shiwa.

The Shiwa House estate also includes a 24,710 acre game farm with numerous mammal species; there is good fishing and birdwatching on the lake, historic walks around the estate, river walks, horse trails, and day trips to the Kapishya hot springs. Summer days are crisp and clear but winter days can be quite cool. Weekly horse riding safari itineraries are also available from Shiwa, these are run by Zambian Horse Safaris.