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"
Crocodile Bushcamp and Chikoko Tree Camp are satellite walking safari camps associated with Tafika. The 6 km / 3.5 mile walks between camps were relaxed and unhurried, though walking across areas with dried hippo footprints required some concentration. Our experienced walking safari guides, Isaac and Bryan, were excellent teachers educating us on details of the animals, birds and traditional uses of the local trees and plants. Unfortunately, wildlife was scarce on our walks.
However, we did enjoy watching elephants, puku, impala, kudu, and baboons from the elevated vantage point of our tent at Chikoko Tree Camp. We sought off after a small pride of lions that were frequenting the area near Crocodile Camp during our afternoon walk. They were close by, as we could hear them across the dry riverbed, but twilight was fast approaching and we had to return to the safety of camp. I don’t know if I was disappointed or relieved at missing the opportunity to see the lions on foot.
If I could have a do over in planning my itinerary after the fact, I would have added another night at Tafika and settled for one day walking safari at Chikoko Tree Camp, simply for the game viewing opportunities. Had we seen the lions while walking at Crocodile, perhaps my enthusiasm for the walking safaris would be different." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia; 7n in Tanzania; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zanzibar; 2n in South Africa
"Great walking at Chikoko Tree Camp"
the location was in the bush and we liked the rooms in the trees." See all these reviews: 21n in Zambia
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Because it was very hot, I would have preferred to have tea or coffee first thing and then set out for a walk at dawn, so that you could be back in camp about 9.00 for breakfast. It would have left a lot of time in the middle of the day but this would have been preferable to the last hour of very hot walking.
As we were by ourselves we got to know the staff really well and were totally captivated by their charm and friendliness.
Lack of charging facilities could become a problem for longer stays.
Because it was so hot, we were showering a lot. Although we were economical with water, we felt slightly uncomfortable using a shower when we knew that the tanks had to be filled by hand.
Particularly beautiful because there was a full moon. Safety rail in bedrooms in your field of view from chairs!" See all these reviews: 15n in Zambia
"Fabulous experience at Chikoko trail camp"
Brent ensured our walking safaris were really informative - he knows everything about the flora and fauna as well as the animals and explains how everything interacts. And then at night can talk about Big Wave surfing in Hawaii during the winter!
The four hour morning walks seemed to go by so quickly. Wonderful sightings of elephant, buffalo and the deer on walks including experiencing maybe 1,000 buffalo stampeding past us.
It's great to be in such a remote area and fully experience the bush. The food was very good and a marvel how well the cook copes with the limited facilities.
As with all of Remote Africa the organisation and staff were excellent." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia; 3n in Rwanda; 2n in Kenya
"Birthday at Chikoko"
Accomodation good and enjoyed being up in the trees, stairs quite steep and narrow and need to be sure footed in the dark.
Birthday celebrated with cake and candles and a rendition of Happy Birthday from the staff, a lovely treat." See all these reviews: 11n in Zambia
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Very remote, lots of animal noises during the night. This was great." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
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The Chikoko Tree Camp is rustic, but hugely comfortable. The team is superb, and you will marvel at the delicious dishes which arrive from the basic kitchen." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
"Baboon ate my toothpaste :)"
We still saw plenty of game including watching elephants cross the river, just no cats this time. There was a naughty baboon stealing anything edible from the camp, including chewing on my toothpaste. I always thought it odd that Remote Africa provide toothpaste in the rooms, who goes on holiday without toothpaste? But it came in handy!
I believe there is a plan to replace all the steps in the chalets as these are getting a little precarious.
Food was excellent, probably the same as Tafika but I think it seems even better when you've been walking! It's amazing what they can produce from such a basic kitchen." See all these reviews: 14n in Zambia
"Chikoko Tree Camp review"
Food was amazing and although we were "out there", it was safe, clean, accommodating, and just awesome!" See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
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