Deep in the remote heart of  Northern Zambian  lies Shiwa Ng’andu, a majestic home built in the wilderness by  a remarkable man over 80 years ago.

Three years ago, this remarkable  house and estate of Sir Stewart Gore-Browne and his wife Lorna, and later their eldest  daughter and family, was on the brink on collapse. In November of 1999, Charles Harvey, the eldest grandson of Sir Stewart, his wife Jo and children Tom and Emma, bought the house and estate from other family members and its revival and future now rests in their hands.

Accommodation
Shiwa House is open to both day visitors and resident house guests. At present the house can accommodate 4 -5 couples with en-suite bathrooms. All rooms are simple with original hardwood  furnishings and paintings. Guests have a complete run of the house and many spend as a lot of time enjoying  the library among Sir Stewarts book and record collections and in the archives.

Dining
Fireplaces are lit every night and the atmosphere at Shiwa is unique. The food is good simple wholesome farm fare, with the smell of fresh bread filling the early morning air.

Activities
The summer days are crisp and clear and while the winter can be quite cold, the house remains  warm, comfortable, old  and friendly. The garden is full of beautiful flowers and the lawns well maintained. Outdoors, there is plenty to keep one busy with game viewing, boating on the lake, fishing, superb bird watching,  horse riding for the experienced, river walks, historical drives and walks, meeting the people on the estate, visiting the schools and hospital and on going projects.