Of all the parks in Tanzania, Katavi is still probably one of the most astounding and least visited of them all. This gives the park a special place for anyone who has flown in over the vast plains to see herds of up to 4 thousand buffalo being hunted by the large lion prides that reside here. The camp itself is set in a great area of the park, away from the other camps, at the end of the main river area. With each of the tents coming with their own bush showers and loo they are by no means roughing it, but it gives the camp a feeling of being back to a bygone era. All in all a great option.
Chada Katavi - The Facts
8 safari tents
Walking safaris possible
Excellent game viewing from July through until November
One of the last true wilderness areas left in Africa
Chada Katavi - The Detail
Katavi belongs to the animals. You are their guest. Chadas humble nod of recognition to its hosts is evident in the accommodation consisting of spacious safari tents, a blend of brown canvas, leather & brass, camouflaged against a thicket of tall trees. The canopy of acacias, kigelias and tamarinds are a popular source of shade and food for abundant bird and animal life, creating fantastic game viewing opportunities almost without having to leave your tent.
The main camp sits on the edge of the wide Chada floodplain, a Mecca for game. From a distance, the camp is invisible against the browns and golds of the surrounding bush. Although supremely comfortable, the camp neither intrudes upon nor detracts from the majesty of the place itself.
The eight side-opening tents seem a mere speck against the endless expanses. Private bathrooms are set right behind each tent and can be connected to the main tent quickly & easily if required. Invoking the style of the great campaigns.
Chada is filled with weathered maps, old books, telescopes and leather-backed chairs. Your quarters in this great wilderness will not be so different from those of the earliest explorers, who also slept beneath canvas and listened to sounds that remain undiminished by time. Chada remains seen by only a small handful of visitors.
