Swain-selected stayTarangire National Park, TanzaniaChem Chem LodgeA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Chem Chem Lodge sits between Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park, eight tented suites linked by raised wooden walkways, one built as a two-tent family suite. Privately owned and run by former guide Nicolas Negre and his wife Fabia Bausch, the lodge was named one of Conde Nast Traveler's Best Resorts in the World in 2024.Walks with Maasai warriors to nearby cave art sites give it a cultural layer beyond the standard game drive. Game drives, night drives and guided walks cover the wildlife side of a stay, and scenic helicopter flights and sundowners round out the days. A closer lookChem Chem Lodge, in detail.View all 24 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyWalks with Maasai warriors to nearby cave art sites and cultural visits add a genuinely different dimension to a stay here, alongside game drives, night drives and guided walks between Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park. Eight tented suites, linked by raised wooden walkways, include one two-tent family suite, privately owned and run by former guide Nicolas Negre and his wife Fabia Bausch. Plan with SwainAdd Chem Chem Lodge to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →
