Chaka Camp
Who stays here?
The wilderness of Tanzania is full of families and is a natural destination for explorers travelling as a family. It is a place to witness in reality the animals and scenes that paint a child's imagination from early storybooks and dreams, and most importantly a place to witness these wonders together. The safari lifestyle offers a sort of gentle roughness. The barriers between visitors and the wild are thin (albeit secure), conjuring that special sense of excitement that belongs to adventure. A family adventure is primed to become one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime, and Chaka is equipped to keep its families safe and satisfied.
What to do here?
Enjoy the wildebeest migration up close, with all the luxuries of our tented camp.
Top 3 reasons to visit
- Experience the wonders of nature in the Serengeti
- Our moving camp follows the wildebeest migration
- We have carefully balanced the rawness of nature with the comforts of home, along with some unique luxuries!
Our Story
Chaka Camp
Inspired by the sense of timelessness found in the bush ('chaka' in Swahili), Chaka Camp was designed as a camouflage to its serene surroundings. The camp moves seasonally to stay near the Great Migration and therefore remains surrounded by abundant wildlife. As our original and flagship camp, Chaka has learned from its surroundings and discovered a way to exist harmoniously within it. The camp moves seasonally to keep near the Great Migration and therefore remains surrounded by life. Guests have the opportunity to safely enjoy watching their mammalian neighbors graze the grounds and trees wrapped around the tent's boundaries. From December to April, the camp is located in Ndutu, moving northward to Kogatende from May to December. While its construction is mobile, Chaka offers modern comforts with luxurious accents. Both camps remain within a 30-minute drive of an airstrip. From Ndutu to Kogatende, Chaka Camp is consistently positioned where the wild things are. We have carefully balanced the rawness of nature with the comforts of home, along with some unique luxuries. We believe that your tourism business should benefit local communities and protect the environment. Our tents are not permanent structures; our energy is solar; our refuse is recycled; and we offset our fuel consumption by planting indigenous trees. Our staff in Tanzania are all Tanzanians; our furnishings and artworks are sourced from local artisans; our US-office and guest-alumni regularly organize shipments of supplies and toys for children at neighboring schools. We are deeply invested in the people and culture of Northern Tanzania, and the bushland; we are deeply committed to honoring our community through conscientious business practices.
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