Chem Chem

I don't think I ever experienced a better end to the old year and beginning to the new year! I spent two days in Chem Chem, a small lodge close to Lake Manyara in Tansania, which friends of the family opened a few months ago. The lodge consists of 8 tents and is located outside the national park, which means that one can go on walking safari rather than sitting in a car all the time.
Due to its size the lodge feels incredibly intimate and personal. The owners Fabia and Nikolas thought of ever detail and created a magical place.

Everything was so beautiful my two travel companions and I decided straight away to spend our two days at Chem Chem at the lodge rather than walking around the area. I can honestly say that I have never felt so relaxed in my life! It was the perfect 31st December and 1st January!

In the mornings we had breakfast sitting in front of our tent and overlooking the view searching for animals grazing along the horizon.

All meals were so well cooked, delicious and accompanied by that amazing view and very attentive service!

The second evening we spent in Chem Chem we celebrated the birthday of one of my friends. We ate dinner under a tree surrounded by 'millions' of candles and lanterns. It was beautiful!

Those 48 hours I spent at Chem Chem were perhaps the most deeply relaxing and wonderful hours I've experienced in my life so far. If you are in need of a break or if not I highly recommend a visit to this place. You won't regret it!!!

www.chemchemsafari.com