Chaka Mobile Camp

Location: Chaka Camp is a mobile safari camp that tracks the path of the Great Wildebeest Migration across the Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania. From December to March, its located in the Ndutu area (Ngorongoro Conservation Area) close to Lakes Ndutu and Masek. From May through November, it relocated to the Northern Serengeti, near Kotagende and the Mara river crossings - exactly where the migration creates its most dramatic scenes. Being mobile places the action right at your doorstep.

Rooms: Accommodation consists of ten canvas tents, including seven double (or twin) tents for two guests and three family tents that sleep two adults and two children. Each tent measures approximately 6m x 4m, with hand-woven fabrics, locally made furniture, and private verandas overlooking endless Serengeti plains. Every tent has an en-suite bathroom, flush loo, bucket-style hot shower on demand, a mosquito-net protected bed, writing desk and safe.

Amenities: Chaka Camp retains a minimalist yet comfortable ethos. Its central dining and lounge tent houses a bar, small library, and seating around the evening campfire. Electricity from solar-powered system runs lighting, hot water for showers and charging points (in tents and communal areas). For refreshments, guests enjoy a steady supply of locally sourced meals, three-course dinners, bush breakfasts, teas/coffee served on the veranda, and optional sundowners around fire-lit moments.

Activities: Guests join twice-daily game drives in open-sided vehicles guided by local experts - perfect for wildlife, predators and migration crossings. From the Ndutu site, guided walking safaris are offered, while bird-watching is exceptional year-round, with over 500 species including migrants and endemics. Seasonal extras include bush breakfasts and dinners, hot-air balloon rides, nights under the stars and visits to Olduvai Gorge or Maasai communities depending on location.

Sustainability: Chaka Camp's ethos is rooted in low-impact operations and community empowerment. It uses portable, low-footprint tent systems, leaving the landscape unspoiled during site relocation. Solar power supplies hot water and lighting reducing reliance on diesel generators. Waste is separated and recycled, and an indigenous tree planting initiative offsets carbon emissions locally. All furniture, textiles and construction are created by local Tanzanian artisans, while staff are Tanzanian nationals - boosting local employment and support for nearby schools through community outreach programmes.