Dusk light over Chemi Chemi’s highland camp

Rest above Nairobi.

How a stay feels

Arrive. Pitch. Gather. Dusk.

About

Welcome to Chemi Chemi Tented Camp.

Chemi chemi is a spring, a source. Five acres of savannah in Matasia on the Ngong Hills, far enough to leave the traffic, close enough for a Friday escape. Ten ensuite safari tents, an open kitchen, and room to gather.

  • Tents

    10 ensuite safari tents

  • Guests

    Sleeps about 30

  • Acres

    5 of Ngong savannah

  • Ensuite

    Shower, toilet, double sink

  • Wifi

    Wireless on the grounds

Ensuite safari tent on a wooden deck with beds visible inside

Safari tents

Platform canvas with dressing area, shower, toilet, and double sink, up to four guests per tent.

Yellow and blue dome tents pitched on the grassy camp grounds

Own-tent camping

Pitch on the five acres. Meals are extra. Cook as you like, or eat with us at the table.

Morning on the five acres

Morning on the hill

Wake to highland air and Nairobi as a distant glow, not a noise.

Activity

The camp will be what you need it to be.

A quiet night under canvas, a long table for friends, or a full gathering with stage and kitchen. Wireless on the grounds, stars when you look up.

Evening around the fire
  • Open sky

    Stars when you look up, Nairobi glowing on the horizon when the light drops.

  • Bonfire

    A circle when the day cools: firelight, conversation, and the hill holding the night.

  • Gatherings

    Retreats, team days, and celebrations with tented space, kitchen, and a covered stage.

  • Grounds to wander

    Five acres of savannah paths, shade between the tents, and room to breathe.

Arriving on the Ngong hillside

A fire on the hill is basically a nightclub without the noise.

Book a spot

Booking

Book your dream night on the hillside.

Whether you want a fully equipped safari tent or space to pitch your own canvas, we have a spot for you.

Ready for your next adventure? Send us your dates today to lock in your stay.

Ensuite safari tent on a wooden deck with beds visible inside

Safari tent

From KES 2,000

Ensuite platform tent for up to four. Dressing area, shower, toilet, and double sink.

Enquire now
Yellow and blue dome tents pitched on the grassy camp grounds

Own tent

From KES 550 / person

Bring your canvas. Grounds, wash, and night sky included. Meals optional.

Enquire now
Pitched tent with twin beds made up and chairs facing the open canvas front

Tent and bedding

From KES 1,000 / person

We pitch the tent and make the bed. You arrive with a bag.

Enquire now
Lantern hour at Chemi Chemi

Full board night

From KES 4,000

Bed, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A full day and night on the hillside.

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Explore

Ways into the camp

Explore

Mission Teams

International missions in Africa, with a place to begin.

Have you or your church group ever wanted to serve in Kenya and not known where to start? Work alongside pastors in over 48 communities, and support pastor training and church planting through Camp Chemi Chemi.

Morning on the five acres

Our gallery

Canvas, firelight, the table, and the hour Nairobi glows on the horizon. Stills from five acres above Matasia.

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Safari tent on a wooden deck with beds and chairs visible inside
Twin beds with green runners inside an open safari tent
Safari tent porch under canvas with beds and chairs beyond
Blue and yellow dome tents pitched on the grassy camp grounds

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