Chem Chem Lodge is a safari experience for all the senses – wild, authentic, and deeply rooted in the land of the Maasai. Located between Tarangire and Manyara National Parks, it lies like an oasis at the heart of Africa. Here, elephants roam across vast plains, flamingos color the lake pink, and you will experience moments that will stay with you forever.
The eight suites are retreats in the middle of the wilderness – open, airy, and full of atmosphere. Natural stone, fine wood, and handcrafted details combine to create a feeling of security. From your deck, your gaze wanders across the savanna, where giraffes may be passing by. Here, you become part of Africa.
Dining in Chem Chem is always an experience. Breakfast as the sun gilds the savannah. Picnics in the bush, accompanied by the chirping of cicadas. Evenings with gourmet menus under the stars – fresh, regional, prepared with love. Accompanied by selected wines, cool drinks at sunset, or a bush breakfast after a balloon ride. Every moment is the taste, the scent, and the atmosphere of Africa.
Chem Chem stands for adventure with soul. Game drives with your private guide, hikes through the savannah, wading to the flamingos at Lake Manyara. Children learn to read tracks, cook over a campfire, or do crafts with the Maasai in a playful way. Those who want more can take off in a helicopter or hot air balloon – the steppe from the air is a breathtaking spectacle. But the greatest experience is often the silence: the sunset over the plain, the crackling of the fire, the distant roar of lions in the night.
Nestled in a private concession, Chem Chem Lodge opens the door to adventures that take their time: in keeping with the philosophy of slow safaris. You don't follow the tracks of the animals at breakneck speed, but let the landscape work its magic on you – on a walk with Maasai warriors, listening quietly around the campfire, enjoying a sundowner with a view of ancient baobab trees. The lodge itself is a reflection of nature: colors and textures come from the earth of Africa, furniture and artwork tell stories of the country.
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