Reviews of Chikoko Tree Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
126 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Chikoko Tree Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Chikoko Tree Camp review"
Pattersons's food was up to the standard of Crocodile.
We enjoyed all of the walks and saw plenty of wildlife" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"A great walking camp"
Rooms are a little whacky - so you may need to do stairs in the middle of the night to get down to the loo - but hey, you are here for adventure anyway!" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Chikoko Tree Camp review"
Cameron our guide, was very knowledgeable and great fun to be with. We became particularly fond of George, our tea bearer who taught Mike how to make fire without matches. Also our thanks go to our spotter, Emanuel, who looked after us very carefully and at no time did I feel any danger because he and Cameron knew exactly what to do when danger threatened." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia; 3n in Botswana
"A totally new experience"
Initially I was a little nervous in my chalet because of having to negotiate the stairs at night time to visit the Toilet but I soon appreciated this when I noticed how close I was to the animals." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia
"Chikoko Tree Camp review"
"A room with a view, and what a view."
While obviously more remote than Tafika the service, food and the camp were just as good.
Could the holiday get better?
Excellent for all aspects................" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"first walking safari"
It feels safe to be walking with him as he sees ahead and takes care. His scout Saisi is first class - chatty and bright and with good eyesight. We loved his stories about his village life, and taled with him about the problems and few opportunities they have at present.
We did not much like the stairs at Chikoko which were a bit narrow at night, and the canvas roof keeps the heat in.
Brighton the tea maker is a character and we still have his laugh ringing in our ears.
I introduced a "high five" hand signal to complement the Zambia handshake when the staff did really well, so I am sorry if this is out of character for them." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
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Isaac the guide wonderful sense of humour. When asked about the baboon skull pinned up on the bar he retorts that is the last tourist who upset me!" See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia
"Chikoko Tree Camp review"
There were a lot of animals close to the camp including elephant, antelope, zebra, giraffe and buffalo, not to mention the birds. We spent one morning walking to see eland and were successful. It took us about 5.5 hours (including tea stop) but was well worth it. Our guide, Stephen, was great. We sat and watched a herd of about 1000 buffalo walk close to us. We also saw hyena in the day and had a close encounter with some warthog!
The atmosphere at Chikoko was very relaxed. The food and service was great. It was a fabulous place to sit by the campfire in the evening and just look at the stars. We could have stayed here forever!" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
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