£2030 per room, per night
Little Chem Chem captures everything people imagine when they dream of an East African safari. Intimate, beautifully understated and blessed with exceptional wildlife, it delivers the romance of a classic tented camp without sacrificing comfort or exclusivity.
Little Chem Chem stands beside Lake Burunge on the edge of Tarangire National Park, where vintage safari tents, remarkable wildlife and the freedom of a completely personalised safari create one of northern Tanzania's most rewarding wilderness retreats.
Known as the sunrise camp, this intimate retreat occupies a secluded corner of the protected Chem Chem wilderness where lions patrol the surrounding plains, cheetahs hunt across the grasslands and magnificent Big Tusker elephants gather at nearby waterholes. With just six beautifully appointed tents and a pioneering Slow Safari philosophy, every stay unfolds entirely at your own pace.
Accommodation comprises five Luxury Vintage Tents together with a spacious Family Vintage Tent, each thoughtfully positioned for complete privacy and uninterrupted views across the surrounding wilderness. Inspired by the elegance of East Africa's classic expeditions, the tents combine canvas, timber and handcrafted furnishings with generous living spaces that feel both refined and authentic.
Every tent features elegant en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, comfortable sitting areas and wide private verandas that place the wilderness quite literally on your doorstep. The Family Tent provides two separate bedrooms, making it an excellent choice for families travelling together.
Dining is shaped around the rhythm of each day's adventures. Fresh seasonal ingredients, family-style lunches, elegant three-course dinners and healthy wellness-inspired menus are complemented by relaxed service and memorable settings throughout the camp.
Bush breakfasts, picnic hampers, sundowners overlooking the Sangaiwe Plains and lantern-lit dinners beneath the stars ensure every meal becomes part of the safari rather than simply a pause between activities.
Every stay includes a private guide and dedicated safari vehicle, allowing complete freedom to explore according to your own interests rather than a fixed timetable. Game drives venture through the protected Chem Chem wilderness and neighbouring Tarangire National Park, where elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe and abundant plains game thrive throughout the year.
Little Chem Chem is especially renowned for encounters with the region's legendary Big Tusker elephants. With unrestricted time at sightings and expert guiding, guests can spend as long as they wish observing these magnificent animals in complete comfort.
Night drives reveal another side of the bush as predators and nocturnal wildlife emerge after sunset, while expertly positioned photography hides overlooking busy waterholes provide exceptional opportunities to capture remarkable wildlife images. Guided nature walks near Lake Manyara offer a slower perspective on the landscape, allowing guests to discover its flora, birdlife and smaller wildlife often missed from a vehicle.
Cultural experiences add further depth to every stay. Visits to Maasai villages and nearby Barabaig communities provide fascinating insight into traditional ways of life, while hot air balloon safaris, scenic helicopter flights and interactive children's activities ensure every guest can experience the wilderness in their own way.
Positioned within the vital wildlife corridor linking Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara, Little Chem Chem enjoys rewarding wildlife viewing throughout the year. The dry season brings exceptional elephant sightings around permanent water, while the green season transforms the plains into lush grazing country filled with prolific birdlife, young animals and dramatic scenery.
A dedicated spa tent offers restorative treatments between safari activities, while the swimming pool, peaceful camp setting and the unhurried pace of Slow Safari create an atmosphere where relaxation comes as naturally as adventure.
Little Chem Chem occupies a protected wilderness bordering Tarangire National Park between Lake Burunge and Lake Manyara in northern Tanzania. Surrounded by ancient baobabs, open savannah and abundant wildlife, it provides an exceptional base for exploring one of East Africa's richest safari landscapes.
£2030 per room, per night
Little Chem Chem captures everything people imagine when they dream of an East African safari. Intimate, beautifully understated and blessed with exceptional wildlife, it delivers the romance of a classic tented camp without sacrificing comfort or exclusivity.
