Chem Chem Properties

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Chem Chem Properties

savour the SLOW SAFARI.

Whether your journey takes you to Chem Chem Lodge, Little Chem Chem, or Forest Chem Chem, our pioneering Slow Safari philosophy takes hold and you’ll feel the stresses of modern life slip away. At Chem Chem, your days belong to you.

Chem Chem Lodge

from US$1420 PER person per NIGHT
lake manyara
8 tented suites
pool & spa

Connect with nature — and yourself — in our design-led safari sanctuary.

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Little Chem Chem

from US$1370 PER person per NIGHT
lake burunge
5 vintage tents
big game area

Immerse yourself in Big Game country at our vintage-style tented camp.

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Forest Chem Chem

FROM US$9870 PER camp per NIGHT
tarangire river
4 luxury tents
exclusive use

Revel in shared experiences in our exclusive-use enchanted woodland hideaway.

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signature experiences

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Encounters with Big Tusker elephants

Our tireless conservation work has turned our exclusive-use protected wildlife area into a haven for the iconic Big Tusker elephants. With your private guide and vehicle, you’ll have the rare opportunity to get close to these animals and spend time observing them.

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Signature silent walk

With a Maasai warrior as your guide, walk in silence through the wilderness and feel your senses come alive as you soak up the sights, smells, and sounds around you. Break the silence with a ceremony of fire and a steaming mug of baobab tea.

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Run with the Maasai

Get your blood pumping as you join a Maasai warrior on an invigorating run across the plains for a one-of-a-kind fitness experience. Included in your stay at Chem Chem Lodge.

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Tree-climbing lions

The Manyara region is renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Having discovered the advantages of surveying their territories from above — and escaping the heat of the day — the lions at Chem Chem can often be found lounging on branches high up in the trees.

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Photography hides

With prime positions at the edge of two watering holes that teem with birds and wildlife, our photography hides are the perfect spots to slow down, sit with nature and snap the perfect wildlife shots.

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Sundowners at the baobab lookout deck

Elevated among ancient branches, our baobab lookout deck makes for an unforgettable sundowner spot overlooking a local waterhole, which attracts resident wildlife. Sip on your drink of choice and bid the day farewell as you watch the region’s nocturnal wildlife start to stir.

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Roar & Restore Spa

Unwind in the serenity of the African wilderness and surrender yourself to the deft hands of our expert therapists and slip into a state of sheer relaxation as you indulge in our range of restorative spa treatments.

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Conservation hill climb

Witness the delicate balance between local communities and our protected wildlife area with a sunrise hike up the Vilimia Vitatu Hill. Set out at dawn to scale the hill before surveying the vastness of the land we work to protect. This is included in your stay.

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Expand your cultural horizons

Tanzania’s rich cultural heritage comprises a tapestry of different tribes. We offer authentic cultural excursions to visit both the Maasai and Barabaig tribes. Immerse yourself in their vibrant culture, learn about their way of life and share experiences and stories.

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Connected Adventure

Charting a course across the northern Tanzanian safari circuit, our Connected Adventure itineraries are a special collaboration between Chem Chem Safari and Legendary Expeditions. These one-of-a-kind journeys celebrate the best of the safari experience with iconic wildlife, diverse landscapes and the region’s most sought-after settings.

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“There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne - bubbling over with  heartfelt gratitude for being alive
karen blixen

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Find tranquility in palm-fringed plains on the banks of Lake Manyara, connect with the earth while watching the plentiful game wander past your tented suite, or seclude in a private oasis nestled in the wooded grasslands of the Great African Rift Valley.

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