Chem Chem Lodge

Chem Chem Lodge

Nestled in a private reserve within the Burunge Wildlife Management Area. Between Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks, Chem Chem Lodge has a lovely location encircled by acacias and palm trees amidst rolling grasslands. It sits in its own 40sqkm wildlife concession with beautiful views of the Rift Valley’s western escarpment. This luxury tented lodge aims to be a stylish spot for travellers to enjoy the nature around. Or use as a base to visit the two neighboring parks of Lake Manyara and Tarangire. Whether you’re on foot, in a safari vehicle, or relaxing at the Lodge, this extraordinary location offers an exceptional experience.

Set amidst a canopy of ancient baobab trees, this stereotypical safari camp creates understated luxury into every experience. In this ancient landscape lies a place where time seems to slow. Where long hours are filled with pleasure and discovery, and your sense of wonder rejuvenated. A place where transient moments become long-lasting memories. Where unique cultures are shared and traditions celebrated, Chem Chem Safari is so much more than an unforgettable safari experience.

Dine in this wilderness and marvel at the countless wildlife surrounding you. From dawn until dusk, delight in the tranquility and rhythmic pace of a slower Africa. At Chem Chem Lodge, it’s all about choice; choose to do everything or nothing, and feel your stress slip away.
The Lodge can be accessed by about 4 hours’ road transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport. 2 hours’ drive from Arusha Airport or 1 hour 30 minutes’ drive from Lake Manyara Airstrip.
Chem Chem Lodge is a peaceful, laid-back and decidedly stylish lodge with exceptional services and finger-licking food. The Lodge very well suited to those travellers who want to relax and enjoy the lodge’s vicinity and take advantage of the activities on the private concession.

Facilities and Amenities at Chem Chem Lodge

Guest Accommodation consists of 8 tent-style suites including 1 unit for family use. All these suites raised above ground level, well-spaced, and accessed along wooden walkways. Each standard suite boasts 100 square meters of floor space making it very spacious. At the entrance, you’ll find a hallway with a table and a couple of lamps, a luggage rack, wildlife artwork, and a full-length mirror. Onto the bedroom, you will find a double bed or twin beds, bedside tables, 2 storage trunks. Lighting, a standing fan, tea and coffee station, and a separate seating area with armchairs and a pouffe.
The rooms have en-suite facilities comprising of flush toilet, twin washbasins, a freestanding bathtub with shower attachment, and an outside shower. Every suite has a lovely private veranda set with a couple of campaign chairs, a table and a day bed. From here, you can gaze across the grassland and look out for some wildlife species.
Chem Chem’s communal lodge is a classic timber, stone, and thatch construction with some bit of a twist with a sprawling wing on either side, it resembles a flamingo. One wing holds the camp’s lounge and bar which also features comfortable sofas and armchairs around the coffee tables. You can also marvel at the scenery while tucking in to the tasty food and drinks in the dining area. Furnished with chic individual tables and beautiful cushioned chairs. This area is very pleasant for one to enjoy the camp’s buffet breakfasts, light lunches, and also three-course dinners.
Chem Chem Lodge also has a viewing deck which is well situated on its upper level, whereas its fire-pit is close to the dining area. The Lodge as well has a gym and anyone looking for a spot of pampering, can head out to Amani Spa for massage therapy. After this soothing massage, you can cool off in the lodge’s sparkling swimming pool in the shade of trees.

Activities at Chem Chem Lodge

Game Drives

The area around Chem Chem Lodge is home to a good assortment of predators most especially herbivores. Guests can always spot several giraffes and zebras grazing on the plains a few meters from the property. Birds spotted here in great numbers.
Tarangire National Park is most famous for its elephant migration which happens between the months of June and October every year, however, wildlife viewing is really exceptional all year round. Elephants, Lions, leopards, and buffaloes are some of the species to expect and also birds.

Hill Climbing

The landscape around the lodge offers magnificent views. Visitors can climb the hills between the two sides of the concession and gaze out across the vastness of the land.