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For the fastest transfer fly to Chem Chem private airstrip then continue ~40 minutes by road to Little Chem Chem. You can also get to the lodge via road from Arusha ~2 hours drive or from Kilimanjaro (JRO) ~3 h 30 min drive. The Lake Manyara Airstrip is about ~1 h 30 min dive from the lodge.
All suites share a similar layout. Request an end tent for the quietest outlook across the plains. Families should book the Family Tent (two bedrooms/two bathrooms) for space and flow.
Refined, seasonal menus with deck dining, bush breakfasts and private setups under the baobabs, house wines/spirits are included, and dietary preferences are handled attentively. This is "unfussy" fine dining at its best. Expect Tanzanian touches alongside grilled meats and fresh salads. Private picnics are easily arranged.
Neutral layers for cool dawns (Jun–Aug), light rain shell (Nov–Apr), wide-brim hat and polarized sunglasses, swimsuit for the pool, and a soft daypack for binoculars/camera.
Plan a sunrise hill climb for corridor views, then a long bush brunch. Time one evening for the photography hides and another for the baobab lookout deck sundowners. Keep a flexible private-vehicle plan for spontaneous tusker time or a day into Tarangire National Park. There is also a bocce/pétanque court close to the main area.
Guest nights fund ranger patrols, coexistence work and education via the Chem Chem Association across ~20,000 ha between Tarangire and Manyara. Operations emphasize light footprint and community employment.
