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CONSERVATION INSPIRED BY BEAUTY, DRIVEN BY KINDNESS.

creating a legacy

The Chem Chem Association is a registered non-profit organisation located within the Burunge Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in northern Tanzania. Here, we are uniquely positioned to secure and protect the Kwakuchinja corridor — an important ancient migratory route connecting the Tarangire and Lake Manyara national parks.

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Click and drag to see the landscape before we were involved. The Kwakuchinja Corridor was declared extinct in 2009. Restoring this vital migratory route in order to ensure the survival of the overall ecosystem as well as the people that call it home, has been the cornerstone of our mission.

mission AND vision

Our mission is to work in partnership with key stakeholders to conserve the Tarangire and Manyara ecosystems while simultaneously empowering local communities.

We are committed to protecting the region’s endangered wildlife and working to make a life-changing difference in the lives of the people living in the ten villages surrounding the corridor. It is here that we are able to directly foster sustainable development by building lasting relationships that support conservation, education, and community engagement projects.

WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON

Conservation initiatives

Protecting wildlife for future generations

The Chem Chem Association has worked tirelessly to restore and preserve the Kwakuchinja Corridor. Discover the impact of our ongoing conservation and research initiatives.

Community initiatives

Nurturing unity through participation

The future of our wilderness areas depends on our engagement with local communities as partners in conservation. Our community programs are rooted in collective action and encourage shared responsibility.

Conservation-based tourism

Embark on a safari with our partners and let your travels leave a legacy.

By choosing to stay at Chem Chem Lodge, Little Chem Chem, or Forest Chem Chem, you are contributing to the protection and preservation of this beautiful environment and its inhabitants.

key accomplishments

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Elephants poached
4
Brand new vehicles purchased
4
Cases opened against illegal charcoal miners
54
Illegal fishermen arrested
86
Illegal fishing nets removed
19
Criminal cases opened
19
Protective lion bomas built
39
Illegal poachers arrested
40
Years for the elephants to return to Lake Manyara
30
Tonnes of garbage cleaned from the corridor
36
Anti-poaching rangers patrolling the corridor
12
Teachers sourced
6
Buildings refurbished
2
Teachers' offices constructed
8
Scholarships awarded
150
Marketplace literacy graduates
486
Students received a conservation education
5
School toilets constructed
1
School bus provided
5
Schools currently supported
3
Classrooms constructed
1
Solar panel installed
1775
Self-help group members registered
86
Self-help groups formed
170
Women financially empowered
504
Wheelchairs provided to the community
5
Netball tournaments held
8
Soccer tournaments held
7
Women’s groups supported
2548
Jobs created
1960
Small businesses launched
2800
Community members trained
10
Villages currently supported

BECOME A PART OF THE MISSION

Our mission is to work in partnership with key stakeholders to deliver the best conservation practices to the Tarangire and Manyara ecosystems while empowering local communities.

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