Overview
Chem Chem Lodge , both 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.
Burungi 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 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 Burungi Camp - or both - you will feel your senses awakening to the ageless rhythms of Africa.
Accommodation
All your senses come alive and you know this is Big Game country. It's the scent in the breeze, the roar in the night, the padded paw-print in the sand - the wildness is all around you. Burungi Camp - offers the raw drama of the East African bush in a very private setting. This gem, on a 16 000ha exclusive concession, adjoins the Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobabs, and overlooks the serene Lake Burunge.
The true safari experience is evident everywhere.
A handful of luxury vintage tents guarantee an intimate experience with this untamed land.
Unfenced territory sees animals move through the camp.
Game drives on open-air safari vehicles offer unforgettable moments: watch cheetah sprint across the savannah; observe elephants herds on the move; thrill at the rare sight of tree-climbing lions?
Where there is water there is birdlife. See how Lake Burunge settles into stillness at sunset, your binoculars at the ready as you sip a sundowner.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Tent 1
Twin beds in a luxury vintage tent with its en-suite bathroom.
Tent 2
Twin beds in a luxury vintage tent with its en-suite bathroom.
Tent 3
Twin beds in a luxury vintage tent with its en-suite bathroom.
Tent 4
Twin beds in a luxury vintage tent with its en-suite bathroom.
Tent 5
Twin beds in a luxury vintage tent with its en-suite bathroom.
Family Unit
Twin beds in a luxury vintage tent with its en-suite bathroom.
Living & Dining Areas
A larger bungalow tent accommodates the lobby and restaurant.
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Staff & Services
One of the greatest advantages of staying in Burungi Camp is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.
Burungi Camp staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.
Manager
Your Camp 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 Camp.
Chef
3 meals per day, house wines, beers, spirits, water & soft drinks (excluding connoisseur wine & French champagne).
Location
Burungi Camp offers the raw drama of the East African bush in a
very private setting. This gem, on a 16 000ha exclusive concession,
adjoins the Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobabs,
and overlooks the serene Lake Burunge.
Activities
Burungi Camp 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 Manaya Lodge and Burungi Camp 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 Ballooning
Up 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 Reserve adjoining Tarangire National Park including morning, afternoon & night game drives, guided walking safaris, & conservation safaris with the anti-poaching team.
- Evening sundowners on the edge of Lake Burunge.
- Game drive to Tarangire National Park in an open vehicle (excludes park fees).
- A visit with a local Maasai family.
- 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.
- Personal purchases, phone calls and gratuities.
Additional Notes
Childrens
Burungi Camp 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. Manyara 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.
Burungi closes 1 April - 31 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 Manyara Lodge or Burungi Camp.
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.
