Where the stresses of modern life slip away
With sweeping views from the shores of Lake Burunge to the distant Babati Mountain Range, Little Chem Chem camp sits within a landscape renowned for its extraordinary elephant encounters, including the region’s celebrated big tusker bulls. Unwind in the tranquility of the wild and move to the rhythmic pace of a slower Africa.
This intimate camp combines modern comfort with the timeless appeal of a vintage safari experience. The camp’s 5 luxury vintage-style tented rooms and the family suite face out over the plains, and are furnished with grand king beds, natural linens, warm wicker, and canvas. The main area is also under canvas and offers shared lounge area, dining area with private tables, outdoor fire pit, and a refreshing outdoor pool with lounges.
Lodge Details
- Experience wild Africa without the crowds
- An unhurried safari with your own vehicle and guide
- See amazing landscapes with iconic African animals
- Look for ‘Big Tusker’ elephants, rare now in Africa
- Access to photography hides overlooking two water holes
- Nights drives are available
- Interact with traditional Maasai and Barabai cattle herders
- Hot air balloon safaris and helicopter flights (extra cost)
- Central main camp with bar, lounges and dining areas
- Swimming pool
- Fully-equipped gym
- Spa
- Safari boutique
- 5 luxury vintage-style tented rooms with en suite bathrooms
- 1 spacious family unit with en suite bathrooms
- Vanity area and dressing room
- Indoor and outdoor showers
- Air Conditioner | Mini Fridge | Coffee Machine | Fans | Mosquito Nets | Safe | Hairdryer | Telephone | Gym-in-a-basket
- Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the main areas and all rooms (please note that connection speed is variable)
- Unfenced, with 24-hour ‘Askari’ guards on patrol
- No disabled access
- Children aged 8 years and over are welcome
- Tented rooms accommodate up to 3 guests
- Children under 15 are required to share with an adult; a single bed can be arranged for children up to 15 years old (subject to availability; prior booking required)
- The family unit (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms ) can accommodate up to 3 children (under 16) and 2 adults
- Guests aged 16 and over occupy their own rooms at adult rates
- All children must be accompanied by parents/guardians on all safari activities
- Special children’s activities availablea
- Exciting morning and afternoon game drives
- Boat excursions (water level dependent)
- Birdwatching
- Silent Walk
- Run with the Maasai
* Some activities at extra cost
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the primary gateway to the region and is served by major international airlines including Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Edelweiss Air and Ethiopian Airlines, with easy connections via Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Doha, Istanbul and key European hubs.
- The closest airstrip, Chem Chem’s private airstrip, is accessible through all scheduled local carriers flying from Arusha.
- The airstrip is a ± 45-minute game drive transfer from the camp (arrival and departure transfers are included)
- The camp is open year-round, with the exception of a short break from April to the end of May.
- Helipad is a 5-minute drive from the camp
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