Katuma Camp
August 10, 2021Katuma Camp
August 10, 2021
Chada Camp Katavi is a camp that aims to get you out there to really feel Africa. Katavi is known for fantastic game, with vast herds of buffalo roaming the plains; also elephant, lion, leopard, crocodiles and hippo.
Chada Camp is a small and intimate safari camp overlooking the Chada plains with expert guiding. There are six East African styled and simple safari tents with wide open fronts and panoramic views. A dining tent and library to relax in and enjoy the tranquil bush, as well as a nearby campfire for evening drinks. Activities at Chada include 4 x 4 game drives, birdwatching, walking safaris and the option of fly-camping overnight under the stars.
Little has changed at Chada Katavi since the Nomad Tanzania founders arrived 20 years ago. From the air you have to look carefully to spot camp, you'll find your eyes are immediately drawn to such wide open spaces. That's the promise of Katavi, total absorption into the natural world and the place virtually to yourself.
Chada Katavi is much the same camp that it was when it began, designed to be a stylishly simple bushcamp, with everything you need and nothing you dont. Each of the six tents is spacious and comfortable with wide-open fronts giving you panoramic views of the plain and animal life that constantly comes and goes. In fact, you often don't have to leave your tent veranda to see game of all kinds. Elephant are frequent visitors, attracted to the same shady fruit trees as our guests, and vast herds of buffalo graze on the flood plain in front of camp.
Katavi is known for fantastic game, with vast herds of buffalo roaming the plains; also elephant, lion, leopard, crocodiles and hippo. The park really comes into it's own between June and October which is when the camp operates. With water sources becoming increasingly hard to find hippo's crowd in their hundreds into the last water holes, and crocodiles dig big caves into river banks to aestivate through the hot season. Katavi is the only place you can see such phenomena. Chada Katavi is a camp that aims to get you out there to really feel Africa. With Nomad Tanzania's expert guides you are in the very best hands to see the best of this final frontier and eldorado of safaris.
Chada Katavi is much the same camp it was when it began, designed to be a stylishly simple bushcamp, small and intimate with just six East African safari tents.
Safari Tents
The safari tents are scattered among a grove of tall tamarind trees, which in turn attract monkeys, elephants and other wildlife. It's not uncommon to watch a herd of impala wonder by while you're enjoying a cup of tea on your verandah, or have an elephant walk past while you have a siesta.
The large, airy en-suite tents have a big verandah on which to sit and enjoy the sounds and sights of the bush, twin or double beds with fresh linen and a pioneering style. Bathrooms are en-suite, and open to the canopy. Safari-style bucket showers lend a sense of adventure and help us keep our environmental footprint small in this area of scarce water. Eco-flush toilets are both convenient and use 90% less water.
Flycamping
Venture out for a night under the starry sky. Flycamping is a way of shedding amenities without being uncomfortable, and getting as close to nature as possible. The camp is set up by a small team, while you enjoy a guided bushwalk, arriving in time for sunset and a cold gin and tonic by the fire.
Tents are made of heavy duty netting, encasing a deep bedroll, made up with fresh sheets, cosy blankets and soft pillows, so quite comfy.
You'll eat well. A three course dinner and good breakfast is standard (unless you're planning to walk back to camp in time for breakfast). One night is the norm, and it's essential to pre-book if your interested in fly camping.
6 Rooms
Ensuite Bathroom
Swimming Pool
Charging Facilities
Massage
In Room Safe
Curio Shop
Vehicle Safari
Full Day Game Drive
Night Drive Safari
Birding Safari
Big Five
Bush Dining
