Tanzania Camps & Lodges
Chem Chem Lodge, Tarangire, Tanzania
A Luxury Tented Camp in Tanzania
Camp Details
Set amid the palm-dotted plains that define the western edge of the exclusive-use Burunge Wildlife Management Area, where the wilderness gives way to the waters of Lake Manyara, Chem Chem Lodge stands as a sanctuary of safari sophistication.
Here, canvas, stone, and thatch settle so naturally into the landscape you might almost miss them, connected by pebbled pathways and elevated wooden walkways winding through the dappled shade of palms and acacias. Here, the Slow Safari takes shape — where schedules dissolve, presence becomes the point, and every moment unfolds at your own pace.
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.
Activities
Chem Chem Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2027 | 1 Mar – 31 Mar; 15 May – 31 May; 1 Nov – 19 Dec | – | US $ 1560 |
| 2027 | 6 Jan – 28 Feb; 1 Jun – 31 Oct | – | US $ 2000 |
| 2027 | 20 Dec 2027 – 5 Jan 2028 | – | US $ 2135 |
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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