Katavi

Invoking the spirit of adventure, our tented camp sits bravely on the edge of Chada Plain, beneath shady tamarind trees.

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Safari family time

What’s not to love, lazy afternoons under the shady Tamarind trees with your nearest and dearest?

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If it ain’t broke…

The location of our classic expeditionary camp has not changed for over 20 years.

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Airy. Spacious. Classic.

Our six tents at Chada lie deep in the heart of the Katavi bush.

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Soak it all up.

Chada has a special kind of magic that means we live alongside the wildlife. There is no better spot to enjoy your early morning coffee.

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Light and airy safari tents

Cool, soft cotton in gentle tones – a beautiful space to while away the heat of the day.

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Loo with a view

Not only do our eco-loos at Chada use 90% less water than a conventional loo, but they also come with an unbeatable view.

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Safari bucket showers

Open to the elements and we guarantee you’ll love the feeling of washing the day’s dust off under a bucket shower beneath the open sky, pure bliss.

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Ensuite tented bathrooms

Each tent has its own ensuite tented bathrooms complete with eco-loo, safari bucket shower and views of the surrounding bush.

Dining
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Classic officers style mess

The Chada dining tent oozes classic safari vibes and it’s here you’ll enjoy delicious dinners.

Dining

Going out for breakfast. Because we can.

Breakfast with a view across the Chada plains, what a way to start your day in the wilderness.

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Dinner under the stars

A gorgeous setting for dinner, under the stars deep in wildest Africa.

This is to South Africa’s Kruger Park what most safaris are to Whipsnade Zoo.

How we stumbled upon Katavi

One day, when flying low over a stretch of wilderness, Nomad founders Roland and Zoe Purcell, spotted a seemingly endless herd of buffalo and so they landed nearby. Setting up camp for the night on the edge of the vast Chada plain, allowing them to explore. And the rest is history as they say.

Key details

Open

June to November

6

safari tents

All with ensuite bathrooms

Safari bucket showers

Eco-flush loos

Charging available

Minimum age:

12

years old

Reviews

A. Clifford

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Extraordinary Wildlife Hospitality

Located in an amazing national park with extraordinary wildlife together with wonderful hospitality. Absolutely a place one needs to visit

E. Hulme

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Excellent Safari Place

Top on my list for a place to go on safari. An excellent staff with a good sense of humor and encyclopedic knowledge. The facility is plain and simple but has everything one needs. Chada was just right for me.

T. Menke

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Almost Perfect Safari Camp

Chada Katavi is for us an almost perfect safari camp: stylish, but not over the top, in a very remote area, with an impressive scenery and wildlife. We first visited Chada Katavi in 2012, and we were exited to come back in 2024. Very little has changed in 12 years, and this is meant as a huge compli...

N. Reading

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Exceptional Safari Experience

A memorable stay at Chada Katavi with comfortable accommodation and excellent service. This was an exceptional safari experience witnessing wildlife in a remote unspoilt wilderness. Thank you to John, Mosa and Julius and all the staff for making this trip unforgettable.

M. Baker

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Ultimate Bush Experience

Ultimate bush experience! The staff went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional.

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