Chaka Camp

Chaka Camp is a semi-permanent camp located in the Serengeti. “Chaka” means “bush” in Swahili and this is what the Chaka Camp is offering; an authentic and intimate bush experience in the middle of remarkable areas of the Serengeti’s pristine wilderness.  The Camp moves twice a year to ensure its guests are very well placed and close enough to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Chaka Camp is designed to be lightweight enough to move seasonally.  It is located in the Ndutu area from December through to the end of March and the Northern Serengeti from late May through to the end of October.

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 late May through October, Chaka Camp is located in Northern Serengeti. The camp is close to the Mara River, allowing easy access to several river crossing points in the area. During this time of year, the wildebeest migration is crossing the Mara River back and forth from Tanzania to Kenya. River crossings are common with crocodiles, hippos and large predators scattered throughout the area.

Due to its mobile nature the 8 tents are relatively simple compared to some of the other top options in the area.  It does have flush toilets and safari bucket showers, as well as large private verandahs to take in the vast and endless views of the Serengeti eco-system.   There are separate dining and lounge tents and a small bar and library.

Whilst staying at Chaka you can enjoy game drives in open vehicles, romantic bush dinners under the stars creating an authentic and intimate bush experience.

*For a full list of available activities, the best time of the year to visit, and any other relevant enquiries, please contact a Sister Hippo Travel Consultant!