Forest Chem Chem envelops you within an enchanted African wilderness, allowing you to be closer to nature than anyone or anywhere else.
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About Forest Chem Chem

Savour the stillness of your own private stay at Forest Chem Chem and indulge in the freedom of a bespoke safari.

This is a place for delighting in shared adventures, and for making memories around a crackling campfire. Here, each day is your own.  

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Exclusivity at its best

Cradled in a copse of enigmatic fever trees, our exclusive-use camp offers the luxury of time, space and utter seclusion.

Savour what’s truly important to you like laughter, loved ones, and connection; and take a moment to slow down, sink into a swinging day bed, and hear the chorus of the forest orchestra at dawn.

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Join us...

 With dedicated guides and staff on hand, the days at Forest Chem Chem belong only to you, ready to be filled with experiences from active and adventurous to quiet and contemplative.

Take hold of the rare gift and opportunity to create the safari escape you’ve always dreamed of.

Tented Camp

why we love it

Exclusive-use

Enjoy the complete privacy and seclusion of a tented camp that's entirely yours, with 16000 acres of exclusive wilderness beckoning you to explore.

Bespoke Safari

With your dedicated guide and staff, curate a safari experience that's true to you. Your preferences come first and can be adjusted at any time.

Connection-focused

This African forest is a place to foster a deep, unwavering connection: with your loved ones, with the bush and yourself.

where you'll stay

rooms & suites

4 luxury vintage tents (including 1 family suite), exclusive-use only

Maximum guests: 8 adults + 2 children

Indoor and outdoor showers

In room: fans, mosquito nets, in-room safe, hairdryer, telephone, gym-in-a-basket, butler service

WiFi is available in the main areas and all suites (*Please note that connection speed is variable)

Electricity is 220V mains power, using UK plugs

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signature experiences

Scenic helicopter excursions

Feel the thrill as the vast African wilderness opens up before you on a scenic helicopter excursion. Explore otherwise unreachable destinations and see the region’s greatest sights from above — from the Ngorongoro Crater to the flocks of flamingos in the lakes. For more information, please enquire with our reservations team.

Kids on safari

From fun games to bush skills, we offer plenty of activities to entertain little ones on safari. The activities depend on the property and include guided walks, interactive cooking, marshmallow-toasting, animal tracking, beading lessons with the Maasai and safari-themed baking. For more information, please enquire with our reservations team.

Hot air balloon rides

Rise with the dawn and glide over the tops of acacias and ancient baobabs as the sun climbs the sky. Witness the region’s abundant wildlife wandering the landscape below before ending the experience with a rustic bush breakfast. For more information, please enquire with our reservations team.

Game drives with your private guide and vehicle

Your private guide and vehicle are primed to whisk you off on game drives into the heart of Chem Chem’s exclusive-use protected wildlife area at a moment’s notice. Explore the wilderness at your own pace, enjoying the abundant wildlife that roams the area. This experience is included in your stay.

Night drives

Immerse yourself in a world that comes alive under the moonlight with a night game drive. Trace the path of the spotlight as you set off with your private guide and vehicle to seek out the creatures that begin their day at sunset. This experience is included in your stay.

Tarangire National Park

Take a trip to Tarangire National Park, which borders our exclusive-use protected wildlife area. Here, you’ll discover a landscape home to enormous baobabs and vast herds of elephants. Choose from a full or half-day excursion, including a picnic breakfast or lunch. For more information, please enquire with our reservations team.

Big tusker encounters

Our tireless conservation work has turned our exclusive-use protected wildlife area into a haven for the iconic Big Tusker elephants. With your private guide and vehicle, you’ll have the rare opportunity to get close to these animals and spend time observing them. This is included in your stay.

Tree-climbing lions

The Manyara region is renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Having discovered the advantages of surveying their territories from above — and escaping the heat of the day — the lions at Chem Chem can often be found lounging on branches high up in the trees. This experience is included in your stay.

School visits

Promoting education and inspiring the future custodians of the land are integral parts of our efforts to empower our communities. Take a trip to the nearby Mdori Primary School to visit the students and see the work we’re doing to improve education. This is included in your stay.

Photography hides

With prime positions at the edge of two watering holes that teem with birds and wildlife, our photography hides are the perfect spots to snap showstopping wildlife shots. This experience is included in your stay.

Sundowners at the baobab lookout deck

Elevated among ancient branches, our baobab lookout deck makes for an unforgettable sundowner spot overlooking a local waterhole which attracts resident wildlife. Sip on your drink of choice and bid the day farewell as you watch the region’s nocturnal wildlife start to stir. This experience is included in your stay.

Ponya spa

Unwind in the serenity of the African wilderness and surrender yourself to the deft hands of our expert therapists and slip into a state of sheer relaxation as you indulge in our range of restorative spa treatments. For more information and our spa menu, please enquire with our reservations team.

Conservation hill climb

Witness the delicate balance between local communities and our protected wildlife area with a sunrise hike up the Vilimia Vitatu Hill. Set out at dawn to scale the hill before surveying the vastness of the land we work to protect. This is included in your stay.

Connected Adventure

Our Connected Adventure is a special collaboration between Chem Chem Safaris and Legendary Expeditions, celebrating the very best the northern circuit has to offer with an all-encompassing safari experience of unparalleled wildlife, landscapes and locations.

Your Impact

With Chem Chem, your travels are purposeful. Every guest staying at Forest Chem Chem makes a positive contribution towards the conservation of wildlife, the preservation of the Kwakuchinja Corridor, and the livelihoods of local communities.

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