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"
Stephen was a great guide, and Renardo the scout was entertaining. Once we had been walking with them a day or so, we completely trusted them to spot any large game and take us safely walking through this beautiful wilderness.
In October, with the rivers dried up, the view from the huts was not quite as enchanting or interesting as Crocodile Camp, but it was still a great experience of the bush.
Again, the food was good - and there was lot of it!" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"A True Wilderness Camp"
The guiding was excellent. We felt like we were on a geography field trip, it was amazing. We also felt totally safe with the armed Scout and the guide. Bearing in mind where we were located the food and service was truly excellent. Very different from game drives, but unforgettable.
The food was much better here as the evening meal was served to us and we took as much as we wanted, so no waste going on!" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"A night at chikoko with family"
After four nights at Tafika we walked in the morning to get to the camp - about 3.5 hours. This walk was beautiful and with lots of game - kudu, buffalo, zebra, waterbuck and of course many birds. The camp itself is also a great birdwatching place. Very comfortable and peaceful.
The chalets are set up high in the trees and the whole camp is very open. We chose to sleep one parent one child in each chalet as they are quite far apart so we felt safer with this configuration.
I think one night was a good choice with the children, since the camp is quite small and apart from the walking not much to do. I personally would like to return to do more walking but family life is always a compromise!" See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
"Chikoko"
More rustic than Tafika - mud floors on ground floor on the two storey huts.
Hot showers in the evening and a jug of hot water in the morning. 24 hour electricity.
You have a real remote feeling at this small camp of three huts. Only one hut had a double bed when we were there.
Great and safe guide.
Excellent food" See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
"Great walking safari to Chikoko Tree Camp"
I especially enjoyed seeing the kitchen. We loved everything about this camp.
Issac made it so interesting and lots of animals. I can't imagine not doing a walking safari.
The food and setting was beyond our wildest dreams." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 6n in Botswana
"Crocodile Bush Camp [I didn't stay @ Chikoko]"
We had two wonderful nights at CCB. We walked about five hours to get to the camp with an armed and congenial Zambian park ranger in the lead. En route, we walked thru a huge herd of cape buffalo, some zebras, elephants, wart hogs, hippos, birds, giraffes, etc. Many of the rainy season lagoons were dry and absolutely covered with dried mud footprints of elephants and hippos. That made walking a bit challenging but survivable. A pair of walking poles (or two suitable tree branches) would have helped.
The food and accommodations were excellent. Pukus, wart hogs, and elephants right in front of the camp. On one afternoon game walk, we encountered at very close range a pack of wild dogs in hot pursuit of an impala. That was a memorable experience as was the bark of the two of the dogs whose chase we had ruined. On a morning game walk, we saw one eland and a kudu family. That was the only eland of our trip." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 6n in Botswana
"small walking camp with super animal viewing"
Crossed the river by truck, as water level low enough, and by boat. Food just like Tafika's so excellent. Amon in 2nd year as walking guide was good with wide knowledge and friendly style.
Long talks on his family life in the closed season gave us a good insight into how hard it is. New stairs are solid and an improvement." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
"Chikoko Tree Camp review"
The food at Chikoko was extraordinary - we couldn't believe they could turn out such excellent meals from that small kitchen. Another great experience.
One small suggestion - place mounted bed lights outside the mosquito netting to discourage the entry of bugs/flying insects." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Chikoko Tree Camp review"
The walking was at a pace that suited us in covering a lot of ground but also with plenty of stops to view lots of detail you miss from the vehicles.. This more than compensates for not generally getting as close to the larger wildlife whilst driving -(although tracking two young male lions and watching them eat a buffalo from 40m away was a close encounter and one which we felt very safe in.
The great delight of these camps is being able to walk out in the morning and return back on foot - especially to the smell of fresh baking bread!" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
"Crocodile & Chikoko Camps"
As we were together the whole time, we all ended up with an excellent friendly, trusting, relationship with the team which I think they also appreciated. As our fitness was good we were walking nearly 6/7 hrs a day. I also have to mention the work of Mukupa as the guide who has a great sense of humour, & worked tirelessly for the whole 5 days as guide, host & all round entertainer.
Alex was also meticulous in his safety, advice & knowledge of animal behaviour. The highlight & most exhilarating was tracking a pride of lions for nearly 2hrs & finally finding them asleep under a bush with 9 cubs having just eaten a buffalo kill" See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia
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