Overview
Chem Chem Lodge , both luxurious eco-sanctuarie, you will feel stress slip away. The reasons are limitless?
It could be the boundless skies. Perhaps it's those majestic clouds billowing on the horizon. Maybe the taste of African dust on a bushwalk or the scent of elephants ambling along ancient paths.
The Lodge and Camp are located on an exclusive Wildlife Management Area between the expansive Tarangire National Park in the east and tranquil Lake Manyara to the west. No other lodge or residence share this land, ensuring your privacy is guaranteed right down to your superb dining experiences.
Nestled in a migration corridor, it is a wildlife lover's dream and with animals constantly moving through the 20 000-hectare space, you have a guaranteed front-row seat on the action...
Whether on foot, in a game-viewing vehicle or relaxing at the Lodge or Camp, this extraordinary location offers you exceptional experiences.
You can experience it in the silence of your vintage tent. Or on the thrill of a bush walk with a Maasai warrior. It will touch you on a cultural tour where you can make a difference in the lives of others. You will sense it in the stillness of a lakeside sundowner that eases you into a bushveld night of a million stars.
In the Chem Chem - Burunge WMA, it's all about choice: choose to do everything, choose to do nothing. Whether at Chem Chem Lodge or Little Chem Chem - or both - you will feel your senses awakening to the ageless rhythms of Africa.
Accommodation
A spacious tented suite with endless views and secluded privacy among the palm and acacia trees. The elegant furnishings at Chem Chem Lodge are in tune with the
tangible, sensual experience one has while on a Chem Chem Safari.
Each 100 m² tent-style suite offers ultra-luxurious accommodation under the immense African skies. Natural textures and surfaces such as wood, canvas, cotton and lava rock convey a sense of merging with your surrounds.
The Chem Chem Lodge Family Suite has an adjoining annex tent with twin beds for children.
The en-suite bathrooms feature a double vanity with Molton Brown toiletries, an indoor bath and outdoor shower.
Private, yet open. Enjoy the freedom that comes with having an outdoor shower.
Take a romantic dinner for two in the bush, or have a relaxing massage
in the shade of a baobab tree ? whatever it is you're looking for Chem
Chem can provide it. The food is absolutely delicious and the swimming
pool is the perfect place to while away the hours in between spa
treatments and action packed game drives.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Tent 1
Tent-style suite bathrooms feature a double vanity with Molton Brown toiletries, an indoor bath and outdoor shower.
Tent 2
Tent-style suite bathrooms feature a double vanity with Molton Brown toiletries, an indoor bath and outdoor shower.
Tent 3
Tent-style suite bathrooms feature a double vanity with Molton Brown toiletries, an indoor bath and outdoor shower.
Tent 4
Tent-style suite bathrooms feature a double vanity with Molton Brown toiletries, an indoor bath and outdoor shower.
Tent 5
Tent-style suite bathrooms feature a double vanity with Molton Brown toiletries, an indoor bath and outdoor shower.
Tent 6
Tent-style suite bathrooms feature a double vanity with Molton Brown toiletries, an indoor bath and outdoor shower.
Tent 7
Tent-style suite bathrooms feature a double vanity with Molton Brown toiletries, an indoor bath and outdoor shower.
Family Unit
Tent-style suite bathrooms feature a double vanity with Molton Brown toiletries, an indoor bath and outdoor shower, an adjoining annex tent with twin beds for children.
Living & Dining Areas
A restaurant room has been installed in the library lounge.
Comfort & Amenities
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Beach chair |
Massage bed |
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24-hour, multilingual Concierge |
Breakfast |
Laundry services |
Meals |
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Welcome drink |
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Massages |
Spa treatment |
Transfers |
Wine card |
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Exercise Room |
Fitness center |
Wine cellar |
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Chef |
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Gardener |
Maid Service |
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Masseuse |
Staff & Services
One of the greatest advantages of staying in The Lodge is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.
The Lodge staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.
Manager
Your Lodge manager and staff provide you with a dedicated and highly personalised concierge service during your stay. Private transfers and other in-resort activities can all be organised via our team.
Concierge
From your first phone call right through until you get back home we're on hand to help with all aspects of your trip. We can assist with standard services from spa treatments and restaurant reservations right through to more challenging and unique requests. You'll also have access to local support in your destination for on the spot help.
Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at the Lodge.
Chef
3 meals per day, house wines, beers, spirits, water & soft drinks (excluding connoisseur wine & French champagne).
Pool Attendant
A full-time pool attendant ensure the pool look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.
Pool
Swimming pool.
Location
On the eastern edge of Lake Manyara lies a place of unending loveliness. Here is Chem Chem Lodge, the sunset camp, luxurious without being lavish. This exclusive retreat rests on the far western border of a exclusive wildlife concession which forms part of the Burunge Wildlife Management Area that runs between Lake Manyara and wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park.
Activities
Chem Chem is all about the experience. You can choose to be as busy or as quiet as you like. There is something for those still stretches and for those adrenaline-filled moments. You can walk in the wild, or relax in the lounge areas and watch the movement of the animals. You can interact with the local communities or have alone time. Dine with others or at a private venue. The choices are yours. We make them happen.
On the land
Day Trips to Lake Manyara National ParkAfter an early breakfast, you will journey to Lake Manyara National Park through far-flung villages, and on arrival, explore the park and enjoy a picnic lunch. The excursion takes eight hours.
Day Trips to Tarangire National Park
Explore the game-rich environment of the breath-taking Tarangire National Park from the comfort of an open 4x4. Choose either a full- or half-day excursion which includes a picnic breakfast or lunch at a private site. Expect vast elephant herds and huge baobabs.
Hill Climb
There is a serene beauty to a landscape at dawn. Climb the hills between Chem Chem Lodge and Little Chem Chem with your guide to gaze out across the vastness of the land we work to protect while the sun blesses a new day in Africa.
Cultural Tours
Expand your cultural horizons and meet Choroko, Maasai chief, and some of his wives; Sindani, Seeki, Nebulu and Nemburis. Enjoy an authentic experience sharing stories and learning about the Maasai culture.
Flamingos on Lake Manyara
The sight of thousands of rose-coloured flamingos at sunrise is a matchless, magnificent sight. Their presence cannot be guaranteed, but if they arrive, this is a must-do. Wade slowly towards them in rubber boots or watch from the shore in a safari vehicle with a coffee and snacks.
Running with the Maasai
The elegance of a Maasai warrior running across the plains is legendary. Join one of them for an unforgettable outdoor fitness experience.
Walk with the Maasai
Discover the wilderness through the eyes of those who have lived it and breathed it for centuries: the Maasai. A warrior will walk with you and a field guide ? a rare opportunity to learn how this local population has survived by living in harmony with wild animals for hundreds of years.
Maasai Choir
Music is one of the powerful ways the Maasai share their stories. Listen to a choir weave the tapestry of their lives through song.
School Trips
Visit one of the schools supported by the Chem Chem Foundation. Join in an impromptu soccer game with the children, share African songs and dance with them. You can even teach a math, geography or English lesson. Learn from them as they learn from you.
In the air
Hot Air BallooningUp before dawn for this one? Glide over the tops of ancient baobab trees as the sun rises, glinting off elephant herds, antelope, zebra, lion. Watch in silence as the world wakes up below you and savour sights never seen before. Enjoy a rustic bush-breakfast after the hour-long flight.
Helicopter Flips
Feel the thrill of skimming above this vast East African wilderness with its incredible landscape. A selection of flights can be booked: view flamingos from the air; discover the awesome Ngorongoro Crater from above; access Chem Chem by chopper or depart on one to your next destination.
Services included
Exclusive use of the Lodge and all its facilities.
Rates are per night and include the following:
- Arrival transfer from Kuro airstrip (in Tarangire National Park, excludes park fees).
- 3 meals per day, house wines, beers, spirits, water & soft drinks (excluding connoisseur wine & French champagne).
- All safari activities in the Chem Chem WMA: guided walks, tracking with the Maasai and a bush breakfast.
- Evening sundowners on the edge of Lake Manyara.
- A day with the local Maasai, cultural visit (Maasai village and the local school).
- Game drive to Tarangire National Park in an open vehicle (excludes park fees).
- Stays of up to 3 nights include one 1-hour massage per person. Stays of 4 nights or more include a daily 1-hour massage per person.
- Laundry (hand washed) & internet access (Wi-Fi available).
- Conservation & Community Fees: US$ 125 per person per night / US$ 100 per child under 16yrs per night.
- An optional Chem Chem Foundation contribution of US$ 50 will be added to each new booking. All proceeds go directly towards projects managed by the Foundation and guests will receive a personal update on the positive impact their contribution made. This amount can be removed if requested.
- Tourism and Development Levy of US$ 1.50 per person per night.
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance: US$ 30 per person (see general information for more details).
- Connoisseur wine and French champagne.
- Park fees for Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater National Parks.
- Additional spa treatments, personal purchases, phone calls and gratuities.
Additional Notes
Childrens
Chem Chem welcomes children from 8 years old. They will create unforgettable memories by learning bush skills from Maasai warriors: how to make a fire, use a bow and arrow, throw a spear. A visit to local schools and villages will expose them to different cultures. Children can build a recyclable soccer ball, follow wildlife tracks and decorate safari-themed cupcakes.Activities
Safari teacher
In keeping with age-old traditions, safari guides are able to pass down their knowledge to the younger generation, keeping the love of Africa alive all over the world.
Bush skills
Traditional methods of making fire - an incredible sense of accomplishment to do it successfully for the first time!
Soccer with the community
The playing field is levelled and everyone enjoys a game of soccer (football) together.
Bush school
There's no end to the number of things you can learn while on safari.
Dining
Bush BreakfastWake up with the birds and set out for an invigorating morning walk. Hear the bush come alive as the sun warms up the earth and its furred and feathered creatures. Afterwards, settle down at the foot of a 3000-year-old baobab and enjoy a well-earned full English breakfast.
Lakeside Sundowners
Relax on the tranquil shores of Lake Manyara with a drink in hand after the day's excitement of exploring the bush. Gather your thoughts as you watch the sun set, the first stars appear and the birds come home to roost.
Private Dining
Dine in a different location each night. From where to have dinner to whom you share it with, the choice is yours. The evening can be as private as you like or more convivial with other guests. Feel the whisper of the evening breeze as you eat beneath the stars. If you imagine, it we can do it.
Spa
Massage TherapyLet your senses slip into sheer relaxation mode with our small but sumptuous range of indulgent body massages. Drift away into a slumber as you are gently pampered in serene surrounds. And you can get yourself back into top-to-toe shape with a manicure or pedicure.
Safari Weddings
It doesn't get more romantic than this: an unforgettable wedding ceremony on the shores of Lake Manyara at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment. Chem Chem Lodge offers privacy and beauty for that most intimate celebration. Married already? Renew your vows in a private ceremony that will enhance the moment.Seasons
Rainy season:April to May is when heavy rains saturate the land.
Chem Chem Lodge closes 1 April - 14 May
Dry season:
June to October provides wonderful game viewing landscapes.
Green season:
December to March is when the land is lush with passing showers. A great time to see the legendary flamingo migration as hundreds of thousands of the blush-coloured birds descend on Lake Manyara. It?s also calving time when the land comes alive with new young things.
Access
The closest international airport is Kilimanjaro. Depending on flight arrival time you may need to overnight in Arusha, and start your safari the next day.If overnighting in Arusha we suggest a 20-minute scheduled charter flight from Arusha Airport to Kuro Airstrip in the Tarangire National Park:
Your safari starts at touchdown! Your guide will collect you in a game-viewing vehicle with a coffee box or lunch and you will wind your way through the bushveld to Chem Chem Lodge or Little Chem Chem.
An alternative option is to take a road transfer from Arusha to Chem Chem.
If flying in from the Serengeti, it is best to arrive at Lake Manyara Airport with a road transfer to Chem Chem.
