Chem Chem Lodge, Auberge Safari

Chem Chem Lodge is the home of the Slow Safari — a philosophy centered on presence, intention, and a deeper connection with the wild. The lodge itself is an expression of that philosophy: eight tented sanctuaries of canvas, stone, and thatch unfolding amid an oasis of palm and acacia — so embedded in the landscape that you might almost miss them.

There are no set schedules at the lodge, and every moment is shaped around you — from the rhythm of the day to the choice of activity. Here, the wild is the entire point, whether you’re watching the sun sink over the shores of Lake Manyara, settling into a deep-tissue massage to the sound of birdsong, or sitting down to a lantern-lit dinner beneath the acacias. 

Experiences at Chem Chem Lodge are designed to draw you deeper in, engaging the senses and dissolving the boundary between you and the wild. Stay close to the lodge and let the wild come to you, or venture further into the Burunge Wildlife Management Area — with a private guide and vehicle included in every booking, the wilderness is yours to explore without crowds or constraints.