Chaka Camp, Ndutu area from Ngorongoro Conservation Area

WELCOME TO CHAKA CAMP, NDUTU AREA

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.

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

Ndutu (December 1 – April 5): 3°00’00.0″S 34°57’51.0″E

Kogatende (May 20 – November 10): 1°34’55″S 34°50’31″E

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 cats scattered throughout the area.

ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER ROOM FEATURES

Chaka Camp has 10 guest tents in king, twin, triple or family configuration and private, shaded verandah overlooking the Serengeti ecosystem.

Each tent has power points with universal adaptor as well as morning coffee and tea butler service.

Writing desk & digital safe are also available with Lounge chairs (indoor and outdoor).

Inside there is an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet, double wash basins with running water and a safari-style bucket shower. The distance between the tents is approximately 20 meters and we provide 1 tour leader tent.

OTHER GUEST SERVICES AND FACILITIES

Full-board accommodation

Separate dining and lounge areas

Library area

Electric lighting via solar with backup generator

Central charging unit with universal adaptor

Private dining

Evening campfires (weather permitting)

Drinking water included

ECO-FRIENDLY

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 artisans in Arusha, Tanzania. Hard plastics and tin are brought back to Arusha for recycling, and rain water is collected in Chaka’s staff areas. In Arusha, we have our very own garden of organically grown herbs, fruits and vegetables which we use to supply the camp. Chaka’s management team is involved in local tree planting projects to help offset the camp’s carbon footprint and has planted more than 2000 indigenous trees in the last two years around the Arusha area.

TEMPERATURES AND CLIMATE

Just south of the equator, Tanzania’s climate is fairly constant year-round. Tanzania has a light rain season known as the ‘short rains’ from November to February. The ‘long rains’ generally occur between mid-March and mid-May.

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