Reviews of Chikoko Tree Camp

Chikoko tree camp hot- spot

loved it. remote with no roads so walking safaris only. as it was very hot by midday walking was done in the early morning and late afternoon. somehow walking brings the bush a lot closer and not just literally.

we asked to see the kitchen and it is marvellous that such quality food is cooked with these simple facilities. The guiding was careful and really excellent, thanks to Cameron. the only comment is that the rooms were a bit airless and stuffy but otherwise we were so glad to have followed advice to add this to our trip.

great walking again

more animals here than at Crocodile. Pelicans wirh storks was a first for us.

Rooms are better without the canvas roof, but still a bit airless at night and so hot. Nice new ladder in room 1.

Chikoko Tree Camp review

Chikoko Tree Camp review

Lovely location and we particularly liked the design of the tree houses.

Pattersons's food was up to the standard of Crocodile.

We enjoyed all of the walks and saw plenty of wildlife

A great walking camp

Overlooking a flood plain creates many opportuntites for game viewing from camp, and particulalry the vantage point afforded by rooms on stilts. This is a well sited camp and the walks that break through to the Luangwa itself are stunning. Like Crocodile, this is bush camp perfection where the day starts and ends around an intimate camp fire, from bush tea to G&T, nothing beats this!

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!

Chikoko Tree Camp review

We only had one night here on 7th August. We swapped it for the 2 days in Crocodile to make our homeward journey easier, but again, loved it. In a lovely position to be able to watch animals and some lovely walks.

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.

A totally new experience

First class reception by the staff there and that continued during the whole of my time there.

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.

Chikoko Tree Camp review

We loved the two storey accomodation at Chikoko. Once again everything was perfect.

A room with a view, and what a view.

Great walking and we managed to find something new and exciting on each Safari.

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................

first walking safari

We were greatly priviledged to be the sole occupants for 2 days here and 2 at Crocodile under the guidance of Isaac Zulu. We ate with him, walked with him and chatted /questioned him all the time. He never batted an eyelid and knew all the answers. We loved being able to talk not only about the animals, plants,droping,birds etc but in between about Zambian life in the villages and towns. His own interest in hiv+ women with families is very sensible and we hope the practical steps he is taking are helpful. He is too able to retire after 34 years guiding!

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.