Currency

  • USD $
  • GBP £
  • EUR €
Trustpilot Rating : Five Stars

Reviews 133 • Excellent

Where to Stay

Chem Chem Safari Lodge

from $1,740 per person per night for 2026/27

A stunning property set in the corridor between Manyara and Tarangire
Chem Chem Safari Lodge

One of a new breed of property that has opened up in the corridor that runs between Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park, Chem Chem is definitely aimed at the top end of the market and is definitely worth considering for those that have a little more time on their safari and who would like to have a bit of bush to themselves for a day or two. This is safari chic!

stunning rooms, private concession, great views

a bit far to come for just a night

About the location

Situated at around a 45 minute drive from the northern entrance to Tarangire NP and about the same to the southern entrance to Manyara NP, Chem Chem is well located on a migration corridor which means that it has game passing through the region year round.

For those that are looking to see more, it is easily possible to head to either of the parks within an hour.

Do see Parks & Regions on this page.

lodge Layout

Each of the vast rooms looks out towards the Great Rift Escarpment and Lake Manyara National Park, separated by raised walkways that serve to protect against the potential expansion of the Lake in the rains. The layout has been well considered and each of the rooms is given plenty of space from the next.

Do see our new Chem Chem Safari Lodge Picture Gallery further down this page.

Chem Chem Safari Lodge Accomodation

The rooms themselves are all located with their own aspect to the lake and have surrounding bush which gives each the privacy you would expect. There is plenty of room inside and, for us, the highlight is certainly the amount of relaxation space allowed by the decking that surround each room and the exceptional views from the bath!

Do see Best Safaris & Holidays on this page.

Wildlife & Activities at Chem Chem Safari Lodge

As mentioned above, being set in its own management concession allows the camp to offer a whole host of safari options from walking and night driving to game driving in the national parks, ballooning and simply relaxing in the bush.

Don’t miss our Chem Chem Safari Lodge Wildlife Guide on this page.

How to book Chem Chem Safari Lodge

Please call us on the usual USA +1-917-336-2937 or email info@theafricaspecialists.com to check availability, best prices and what adventures you have in mind. We can plan and arrange it all for you and have been for over 20 years!

Our Rating :

User Rating :

Price Rating :

Where on the map is Chem Chem Safari Lodge?

Chem Chem Safari Lodge

Chem Chem Safari Lodge, Tarangire National Park map

Chem Chem Safari Lodge Highlights

Just some of the highlights of this hand-picked Tarangire National Park lodge. Do call us direct for any other details or to help with planning and logistics.

Luxury Accommodation

8 luxury tents on stilts

4WD Drive Game Safaris

walking, driving & walk with Masai options

Swimming Pool

swimming pool included

Private Restaurant

private dining available

Wifi Internet

free internet connection available

All ages welcome

all ages 12 years & above welcome

Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.

What kind of wildlife should you expect to find around Chem Chem Safari Lodge for 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife around the Chem Chem Safari Lodge bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding wildlife that dwell in this part of the Tarangire National Park…

Don't miss our full Africa Wildlife Guide right here.

What are your best safari trips & itineraries to Chem Chem Safari Lodge’s Tarangire National Park for 2026/27?

Some of our most-popular tailor-made trips for the Tarangire National Park that could include a stay at Chem Chem Safari Lodge include...
Days13Days14

Duration

$6,000$6,001

Price Brackets (USD)

1 Best of the North and Beach

Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Visits : Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar beaches Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Without a doubt, regardless of time of year, this would definitely be our recommendation for the safari circuits in the northern parks of Tanzania. Using small, luxury tented camps throughout, this is… More…

13 Nights

FROM $6,000pp/pn

Chem chem safari lodge wildlife tarangire tanzania

Don't miss our new Africa Safari Finder to find safari ideas by destination, region and type...

What are the other best lodges in Tarangire National Park for 2026/27?

We highly recommend the following lodges for Tarangire National Park for 2026/27. These are all tried and tested by The Africa Specialists™ so don’t hesitate to call us with any queries over them or to check availability.

NB. All prices for properties exclude applicable park fees and are guide prices.

$260$1,662

Price pp pn (USD)

Stars3Stars5

Our Rating

3 Nights

Oliver’s Tented Camp

Tarangire National Park

From $1,265 per person per night
See the lodge now
Oliver's Camp, Elephant in a storm, Tarangire National park, Tanzania

2 Nights

Tarangire Treetops

Tarangire National Park

From $1,050 per person per night
See the hotel now
Tarangire treetops

3 Nights

Swala Safari Camp

Tarangire National Park

From $1,662 per person per night
See the camp now
Swala Camp, Canoeing, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

2 Nights

Maramboi Tented Camp

Tarangire National Park

From $260 per person per night
See the camp now
Maramboi Tented Camp

2 Nights

Balloon Camp Tarangire

Tarangire National Park

From $330 per person per night
See the lodge now
Balloon Camp Tarangire

When is the best time to stay at Chem Chem Safari Lodge in 2026/27?

Generally speaking, as the Chem Chem Safari Lodge is in Tarangire National Park, we recommend booking stays here with us any time on the following timescales — depending on your preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans — but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then do call us any time to check your plans, costs and best options for a fantastic Chem Chem Safari Lodge stay in the 2026/27 season…

January fair

February fair

March mixed

April mixed

May mixed

June great

July best

August amazing

September great

October still good

November fair

December fair

Don’t miss our full When to Visit tanzania guide on our main tanzania page.

Why travel with The Africa Specialists™?

1

100% tailormade

We help plan your trip from start to finish
We make sure to include all your interests
We offer a range of accommodation types
It is your trip, made to suit you

2

Expert knowledge

We have over 40 years of destination know how
We all spend time in our destinations annually
Local contacts give us unique insight
We are true specialists

3

We have you covered!

We have full ATOL bonding for your financial peace of mind
We provide 24/7 emergency backup as you travel
We make sure that the properties and guides are the best!

4

A trusted service

Established in 2010, you can totally rely on us.
The Africa Specialists trust logos

Please call us any time on USA +1-917-336-2937 or drop us a note via our contact us page.

It is the people, the animals and the unique experiences that bring people back to Africa time and time again.”

Nick French, The Africa Specialists™

Nick French signature shot in Africa

What to do next...

Begin Your Journey (French's Safari Map)
Begin Your Journey

Step with us into a world where every detail is curated, every moment considered, and every horizon feels like it was reserved exclusively for you.

Craft Your Bespoke Safari (icon)
Craft Your Bespoke Safari

Tell us what inspires you — and we’ll shape an African journey like no other — right down to the smallest detail.

Your adventure tailormade (icon)
Your Adventure, Tailored to Perfection

From private conservancies to remote luxury lodges, let us help you design your perfect safari adventure.

Please call us any time on USA +1-917-336-2937 or drop us a note via our contact us page.

Old Main Content

Nick/FiFi : This is the ‘old’ (imported) main content. Fi : This is what we’re copying up to the new hotel accordions.

Location

Situated at around a 45 minute drive from the northern entrance to Tarangire NP and about the same to the southern entrance to Manyara NP, Chem Chem is well located on a migration corridor which means that it has game passing through the region year round. For those that are looking to see more, it is easily possible to head to either of the parks within an hour.

Layout

Each of the vast rooms looks out towards the Great Rift Escarpment and Lake Manyara National Park, separated by raised walkways that serve to protect against the potential expansion of the Lake in the rains. The layout has been well considered and each of the rooms is given plenty of space from the next.

Rooms

The rooms themselves are all located with their own aspect to the lake and have surrounding bush which gives each the privacy you would expect. There is plenty of room inside and, for us, the highlight is certainly the amount of relaxation space allowed by the decking that surround each room and the exceptional views from the bath!

Activities

As mentioned above, being set in its own management concession allows the camp to offer a whole host of safari options from walking and night driving to game driving in the national parks, ballooning and simply relaxing in the bush.

MORE PHOTOS >>

*****************************
We have a price match guarantee on this property that means, as preferred suppliers, we can guarantee you the best rate available for the property.

Contact us for a quote or call 01525 840 149.
*****************************

Chem Chem Safari Lodge