Chaka Camp
Chaka Camp is an intimate mobile-tented camp located in the Serengeti ecosystem. The word ‘Chaka’ comes from the word ‘kichaka,’ which means ‘bush’ in Swahili.
Chaka Camp operates off-the-grid and relies on a custom built solar system for its power. Room fabrics are hand-woven African designs, and the camp’s furniture was commissioned and crafted by artists in Arusha, Tanzania.
With three decades of Tanzanian tourism experience between them, owners Hezron Mbise and Stacy Readal have combined their safari and business backgrounds to create Chaka Camp. Hezron and Stacy welcome you to their camp and invite you to share their passion for Tanzania’s people and wildlife.
Chaka Camp, designed to be lightweight enough to move seasonally, is located in the Ndutu area from December through March. The camp relocates to Central Serengeti from May through to November.
From December through March, the wildebeest migration moves in and out of the Ndutu area. Ndutu is located in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, just south of Serengeti National Park. Chaka Camp’s location provides easy access to prime game viewing areas around Lakes Ndutu and Masek. In addition to the almost two million wildebeest and zebra that move through the area each year, Ndutu is home to cheetah, lion, giraffe and hundreds of bird species. During February’s calving season, the wildebeest give birth to 8,000 babies a day.
From May through November, Chaka Camp relocates to Seronera in the Central Serengeti. Seronera, located in the heart of Serengeti National Park, offers year-round game viewing and is thought to be one of the best places in Africa to spot large cats. From Seronera it is easy to access others areas of the Serengeti such as the Grumeti River ecosystem, Retina Hippo Pool, Moru Kopjes and Lobo.
Info
Camp Location
Central Serengeti: 15th May until 20th November
Ndutu: 5th December until 31st March
Accommodation
– 9 Double or Twin ensuite Tents (6 meters x 4 meters)
– Private, shaded verandah overlooking the Serengeti ecosystem (2 meters x 4 meters)
– Ensuite bathroom with wardrobe, flush toilets
– Writing desk
– Electric lighting
Dining & Living Tent
– One large tent with living and dining areas (8 meters x 8 meters)
– Bar and small library
– Front verandah
– Separate restroom tent for the dining area
– Nearby fire pit for evening campfires
Number of rooms: 10
Level of luxury: 4 star
Game viewing: 8/10
Rates
RATES 2016
15th May – 15th June : $270
1st – 31st March, 1st November – 5th November & 1st December – 19th December : $340
20th December – 28th February & 16th June – 31st October : $425
STAY INCLUDES
– Ensuite accommodation
– Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea
– Drinking water
– National Park or Conservation Area camping fees (USD 50 per adult per night)
STAY EXCLUDES
– Laundry services (available for an additional fee)
– Ngorongoro and Serengeti Park entry fees
– Game drives
– Airstrip transfers
CAMP CLOSURE
– The camp is closed from 1st April – 20th May each year.
Children Welcome