Chaka Camp is a semi-permanent mobile camp located in the Serengeti
“Chaka” means “bush” in Swahili, and Chaka Camp offers an authentic, intimate bush experience in the heart of the Serengeti’s pristine wilderness.
The Camp moves twice a year to ensure its guests are very well placed to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Why You Should Stay in Chaka Camp?
Chaka Camp is designed to be lightweight enough to move seasonally. It is located in the Ndutu area from December through the end of March, and in the Northern Serengeti from late May through the end of October.
From December through March, the wildebeest migration moves through the Ndutu area.
Ndutu is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, just south of Serengeti National Park.
Chaka Camp’s location offers 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 congregate in their most enormous numbers, where they give birth to 8,000 babies a day.
This is ideal for seeing large numbers of wildebeest and for predator-prey interactions.
From cheetahs, lions, and hyenas to occasionally wild dogs, the Ndutu plains during the birthing season are spectacular.
From late May through October, Chaka Camp is located in the Northern Serengeti.
The camp is near the Mara River, providing easy access to several river crossings.
During this time of year, the wildebeest migration crosses the Mara River back and forth from Tanzania to Kenya.
River crossings are familiar with crocodiles, hippos, and large cats scattered throughout the area.
Given their mobile nature, the 8 tents are relatively simple compared with some other top options in the area.
It has flush toilets and safari bucket showers, as well as large private verandahs to take in the vast, endless views of the Serengeti ecosystem. There are separate dining and lounge tents, as well as a small bar and library.
Chaka is one of the best value luxury camps in the Serengeti.
Staying here will ensure you a brilliant stay, where you can enjoy game drives in open vehicles and romantic bush dinners under the stars, creating an authentic and intimate bush experience.
If you only have time for a Northern circuit, Chaka combines brilliantly with Rivertrees in Arusha and Ngorongoro Farmhouse in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This circuit would take around a week, with a night in Arusha, two nights at the Ngorongoro Crater, and three or four nights in Chaka.
In addition to offering great value, it provides an authentic safari experience in some of Africa’s most famous regions.
If, however, you are not time- or budget-constrained, flying to Ruaha or Selous in southern Tanzania makes for a great but costly add-on.
Similar camps, such as Lake Manze or Mdonya Old River Camp, also offer the bush-camp feel that makes Chaka so special.
Of course, after a week of safari, all you may want to do is rest and relax by the beach.
Although the North of Tanzania is not as cost-effective or time-efficient for reaching Zanzibar as the South, it is still feasible, and combining a Northern itinerary with a beach lodge like Pongwe Beach Hotel or Zuri Zanzibar ensures a relaxing end to your holiday.
Price starts from $ 737 per person
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