Tanzania Camps & Lodges
Chem Chem Lodge, Tarangire, Tanzania
A Luxury Tented Camp in Tanzania
Camp Details
At Chem Chem Lodge you’ll find yourself set between watering holes, savannah grasslands and a vast salt pan, where the immense sense of space is rivalled only by sublime privacy and sophisticated comforts.
Here, handcrafted furniture and artworks adorn the spacious lodge and airy suites, and every considered element is our tribute to the remarkable lands we call home.
If you’re feeling energetic, lace up your trainers to run with the Maasai, or, slow down; be pampered at the spa, spend time in the pool, or simply watch the wildlife gather at the waterhole from the comfort of your patio. However you choose to fill your time, our gracious team ensure every moment is cherished.
WHY CHOOSE CHEM CHEM?
• Celebrate the richness of Maasai culture, whether you choose to run with warriors or explore local village life.
• Watch from the comfort of your patio, toast the sunset from a roaring campfire, and savour intimate gourmet dining
• It’s a space where an organic palette of colour and texture reflects the natural beauty beyond.
Questions about Chem Chem Lodge
Can you run with the Maasai here?
You can, and it is one of the things Chem Chem is known for. Guests are invited to run with Maasai warriors or to explore village life at a gentler pace. If you would rather not, the spa, the pool and the patio in front of your suite are the alternatives on offer.
What is the setting like?
The lodge sits between watering holes, savannah grassland and a vast salt pan, which gives it an unusual sense of space. Wildlife gathers at the waterhole in view of the suites, and the interiors use handcrafted furniture and artworks in an organic palette that picks up the colours outside.
Is there a minimum age, and how do rates vary?
Children from six years are welcome. Rates run from US$1,420 per person per night in March, late May and the November to mid-December window, up to US$1,740 in the drier months and US$1,905 over the festive period. We will confirm what the rate covers when we quote.
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Chem Chem Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 01 – 31 Mar; 15 – 31 May; 01 Nov – 19 Dec | – | US $ 1420 |
| 2025 | 06 Jan – 28 Feb; 01 Jun – 31 Oct; 03 2026 – 05 Jan 2026 | – | US $ 1740 |
| 2025 | 20 Dec 2025 – 02 Jan 2026 | – | US $ 1905 |
| 2026 | 1 Mar – 31 Mar; 15 May – 31 May; 1 Nov – 19 Dec | – | US $ 1420 |
| 2026 | 6 Jan – 28 Feb; 1 Jun – 31 Oct | – | US $ 1740 |
| 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 | – | US $ 1905 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
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Questions about Chem Chem Lodge
Can you run with the Maasai here?
You can, and it is one of the things Chem Chem is known for. Guests are invited to run with Maasai warriors or to explore village life at a gentler pace. If you would rather not, the spa, the pool and the patio in front of your suite are the alternatives on offer.
What is the setting like?
The lodge sits between watering holes, savannah grassland and a vast salt pan, which gives it an unusual sense of space. Wildlife gathers at the waterhole in view of the suites, and the interiors use handcrafted furniture and artworks in an organic palette that picks up the colours outside.
Is there a minimum age, and how do rates vary?
Children from six years are welcome. Rates run from US$1,420 per person per night in March, late May and the November to mid-December window, up to US$1,740 in the drier months and US$1,905 over the festive period. We will confirm what the rate covers when we quote.
Activities
Child Policy
Children from 6 years are welcome at Chem Chem Lodge.
Questions about Chem Chem Lodge
Can you run with the Maasai here?
You can, and it is one of the things Chem Chem is known for. Guests are invited to run with Maasai warriors or to explore village life at a gentler pace. If you would rather not, the spa, the pool and the patio in front of your suite are the alternatives on offer.
What is the setting like?
The lodge sits between watering holes, savannah grassland and a vast salt pan, which gives it an unusual sense of space. Wildlife gathers at the waterhole in view of the suites, and the interiors use handcrafted furniture and artworks in an organic palette that picks up the colours outside.
Is there a minimum age, and how do rates vary?
Children from six years are welcome. Rates run from US$1,420 per person per night in March, late May and the November to mid-December window, up to US$1,740 in the drier months and US$1,905 over the festive period. We will confirm what the rate covers when we quote.
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