Kichuguu Camp
Kichuguu Camp
Kichuguu camp is located near Tarangire gate in Tarangire national park captures detail and elegance in their service. Kichuguu camp was constructed in 2017 with semi-permanent structures and is part of the collections of Chaka camps. The camp is a high end accommodation facility with boutique style tents providing comfort to the guests.
Guests staying at Kichuguu camp also enjoy seeing wildlife species since the lodge is within the range of wildlife species such as the elephants which Tarangire national park is known for.
The phrase kichuguu is a Swahili word which means scattered termite mounds. The 11 boutique styled tents at Kichuguu have been described as an ideal selection for guests who value distinction and privacy.
Tarangire national park where the Kichuguu camp is found is a safari destination which has savannah plains, riverine grasslands, swamps and woodland and baobab trees as part of its landscape which can be explored during a safari.
Activities provided to guests staying at Kichuguu camp include game drives like morning and afternoon game drives as well as night game drives. The camp operates all year round for guests although the months which are recommended for game viewing in Tarangire national park is late June to October.
Bird lovers are encouraged to visit the national park for an amazing bird watching experience (over 500 bird species) during months of October to March. Some of the wildlife species which can be seen during a safari around Tarangire national park include elephants, buffalos, giraffes, lesser kudu, lions, leopards, gazelles, dik dik, reedbucks, elands, waterbucks among others.
Attractions which guests staying at Kichuguu camp can enjoy seeing during their wildlife viewing experiences in the national park include the Tarangire river which is a major water source for the different wildlife species.
The camp also offers sundowners for their guests which are to be pre booked with the camp. These sundowners offer guests beautiful views of the open terrain in the national park as the guests enjoy snacks, soft drinks, beers, wines or spirits.
The camp can be accessed by both driving into the national park from Arusha as well as scheduled or charter flights to Kuro airstrip. The tents at Kichuguu are comfortable with friendly staff that provides their services to ensure guests enjoy their stay at the lodge.
The rooms at Kichuguu camp have ensuite bathrooms and also include a flush toilet and a traditional bucket shower. The room types at the camp include twin or double rooms which are carpeted, have bedside tables and lights, a writing desk and a chest of drawers.
On request, the standard rooms or tents can be made into triples or quad rooms depending on what the guests prefer during their stay at Kichuguu camp. The camp does not have restrictions on the ages of the children staying at the camp.
Each of the tents at the camp has a furnished verandah. Families are also catered for during their stay at the camp where there is a tent that is designed for families with ensuite tents which are interconnecting having a shared lounge.
The central area at the camp has a lounge tent as well as a bar which although small in size has comfortable seating. Kichuguu camp also has a library where guests can select books and also board games.
Dining at Kichuguu camp is in a tent where all meals are served at individual tables. The camp also has a small camp fire area where guests can relax. Other amenities at the camp include WIFI provided in the communal area, laundry at an extra cost.
The camp also supports the local community and encourages conservation. This is through ecofriendly practices like using solar power and practicing recycling for instance some of the furniture in the made from recycled material like plastic.
The camp also supports the local community through using locally sourced organic produce to prepare meals for guests staying at the camp. Another way the camp has supported tourism and the local community is through employing the locals as staff at the camp.
Enjoy a lifetime experience when you book a stay at Kichuguu camp for hospitality, value and comfort at its best.
