Category: Katavi

Katavi Wildlife Camp is very exclusive and located in the best game area at Ikuu on the banks of the Katuma River opening out on to the biggest plain – Katisunga which is the middle of the 3 main plains that form Katavi making both Lake Katavi and Lake Chada also accessible from this camp.

Katavi consists of 6 large Meru-style tents, overlooking the plain; each built on a raised wooden platform, and sheltered from the midday sun by a traditionally thatched roof. Each tent is en-suite, and has its own large veranda with hammock and chairs. There are four double tents and two twin tents, and all have a safe.  The two-storey main banda is perfectly located to maximize viewing of the daily movements of game between grazing and drinking from the Katuma river.

Upstairs is a sitting area where guests can relax in the heat of the day, with stunning and far-reaching views overlooking the Katisunga plains. There is a small selection of books and magazines to browse.
Just out the front is our fire-pit, where guests can have a pre-dinner drink and swap stories from the day’s safari.

Katuma Bush Lodge: In the center of Katavi National Park lies Katuma Bush Lodge, offering an exciting bush experience with breathtaking views over the vast plains of Katisunga.

All 11 rooms were constructed for exclusivity, with complete furnishings including writing desks, fine linen, and en suite facilities. Designed specifically for subtlety, the lodge is well frequented by wildlife that makes for spectacular viewing. The main deck houses a swimming pool, lounge and dining facilities to complement the breathtaking views of the Katisunga Plains. The newly built Sable Suite offers an even more exclusive experience for clients looking for that extra attention and service.

Chada Katavi:  a simple camp occupying a woodland spot on the edge of Chada Plain in the heart of Tanzania’s Katavi National Park.

The six safari tents at Chada face out towards the plains. While some have slightly better views than others, they all enjoy a great degree of privacy thanks to the fairly generous spacing between the tents. Each room has big gauze windows that allow the breeze to pass through each tent has a private tented bathroom which is slightly separate; it is a few paces from your tent and not en suite. In here you’ll find a chemical toilet and an outside bucket shower (hot water is available on request).

Chada Camp’s communal areas consist of a lounge-cum-library tent, where guests are welcome to sit and relax – a pair of binoculars in hand and while breakfast and lunch are dished up in the dining tent (if taken in camp) and dinner served outside on the decking under the stars. There’s a campfire set a little in front of the lodge, where guests usually gather for pre-dinner drinks and nibbles.

They off safari activities are the main focus at Chada Camp. Chada’s knowledgeable safari guides will lead you on 4WD game drives, accompanied by a picnic lunch and perhaps even a picnic breakfast too.

The six safari tents at Chada face out towards the plains. While some have slightly better views than others, they all enjoy a great degree of privacy thanks to the fairly generous spacing between the tents. Each room has big gauze windows that allow the breeze to pass through each tent has a private tented bathroom which is slightly separate; it is a few paces from your tent and not en suite. In here you’ll find a chemical toilet and an outside bucket shower (hot water is available on request).

Chada Camp’s communal areas consist of a lounge-cum-library tent, where guests are welcome to sit and relax – a pair of binoculars in hand and while breakfast and lunch are dished up in the dining tent (if taken in camp) and dinner served outside on the decking under the stars. There’s a campfire set a little in front of the lodge, where guests usually gather for pre-dinner drinks and nibbles.

They off safari activities are the main focus at Chada Camp. Chada’s knowledgeable safari guides will lead you on 4WD game drives, accompanied by a picnic lunch and perhaps even a picnic breakfast too.