Katavi Wilderness Camp, Katavi

Introduction

Katavi National Park is actually a series of secret floodplains that suddenly appear to you as you emerge through their woodland fringe.  Katavi is one of the most remote areas to visit in Tanzania.  The Northern Circuit attracts over 120,000 visitors per year, Katavi sees only 200 of these, making this one of the secret jewels of the Tanzanian Safari Treasure!  

Camp Description

Katavi Wilderness Camp is perfectly situated on the edge of one of these floodplains, ensuring exclusivity and a prime game viewing spot.  From the comfort of camp you can watch the daily movements of game between food and water and be present for any dramas that may unfold.

Accommodation

The camp is very exclusive as befits the location with just six tents, luxurious in size and furnishings and cunningly set back  amongst the trees that line the floodplain, providing both shade and camouflage in the prime game viewing area of the park, where the wildlife are unaware of your presence.  Each tent is simply designed and has en-suite facilities.  The camp is small and select with personalised hosting, meals are served in a shared lounge/dining tent.

Game Viewing

Katavi National Park is one of Africas most remote and unvisited National Parks.  This is due to the distance involved in getting there and in no way a reflection on the quality of the game viewing this park offers perhaps the best game viewing in Africa.  With massive herds of buffalo, zebra, and topi not to mention the highest concentrations of hippos and crocs to be found in Africa, the predators are well fed and impressive.

You are surrounded by wildlife the moment you arrive and as you pass through the fringed woodland these vast flood plains, teaming with game, open up in front of you totally unexpectedly.

 Its remoteness and vast ecosystem has meant that the lush floodplains attract a very large biomass and huge herds of wildlife; it is not uncommon to see herds of 1600 Buffalo! 

Activities

Game drives taken in open adapted 4WD vehicles. Game walks can also be organized.

Camp Facts

Climate

Much of Katavi National Park is accessible only during the dry season (June to mid-October)
Long rains are March May and Roads within the park are often flooded during the rainy season but may be passable from mid-December to February.  Temperatures range from 15C at night and up to 35C during the hottest hours.  Chada Katavi is open year round except when the camp closes for maintenance.

Extras Payment

If guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards)

Pricing

Please contact us for current rates:

Suggested Daily Activity Schedule

Please contact us for suggested itineraries.

How to get there

The easiest and most cost effective way of reaching Katavi is by light aircraft.  We can organise a shared charter flight into Katavi from Ruaha, Southern Highlands, Mikumi or Dar es Salaam on request.

The flight time from Ruaha is just over 2 hours and from Dar is over 4 hours, so it if you are combining Katavi with other parks it is advisable to split the journey in Ruaha, Mikumi or the Southern Highlands.

Driving in takes a full day from Sumbawanga and the roads are very rough.

Katavi makes the perfect combination with Ruaha for the ultimate off the beaten track safari.
 

Sun Safaris can arrange all transfers.

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