Two Conservation Leaders, One Collection
The launch brings together two of East Africa's most respected safari operators: Legendary Expeditions and Chem Chem Safari. United under the Auberge Safari umbrella, the nine properties span approximately 600,000 acres from the Serengeti's sweeping savannahs to the shores of Lake Manyara, across the exclusive-use Greater Mwiba Protected Wildlife Area and the Burunge Wildlife Management Area.
Each property retains its own distinct character, shaped by legacy, landscape and local culture, while reflecting Auberge Collection's signature approach to place-driven luxury.
Nine Properties, One Philosophy
The portfolio ranges from the intimate Forest Chem Chem, a three-tent exclusive-use camp beneath a bird-filled canopy, to Mwiba Lodge, elevated atop an ancient granite outcrop with sweeping African vistas. Highlights include front-row access to the Great Migration at every stage of its journey, close encounters with Big Tusker elephants, walking safaris with Hadzabe hunter-gatherers, and immersive connections with the living traditions of the Maasai, Barabaig and Datoga peoples.
"Safari strips away the inessential and reconnects us to something profoundly simple, rare and truly magical," said Christian Clerc, President and CEO of Auberge Collection.
Conservation at the Core
Every stay directly supports two independent conservation organizations: the Friedkin Conservation Fund, preserving the Greater Mwiba Protected Wildlife Area and securing the Great Migration's passage, and the Chem Chem Association, protecting a vital wildlife corridor linking Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks. Both work closely with local communities to foster sustainable livelihoods and long-term preservation.
"True luxury lies in connection, not excess," said Fabia Bausch, Owner of Chem Chem. "The wild is the setting. What changes is you."
Source: Auberge Collection Press Release
