Katuma Katavi, Katavi

Introduction

Remote and wild, Katavi National Park is the third largest national park in the country, yet one of the least visited, meaning you can look forward to having this huge untouched wilderness to yourself.

Camp Description

Located in the centre of the park, on an elevated point over-looking the huge plains of Katisunga, Katuma Katavi has been designed to blend in with its surroundings to avoid distracting from the beauty of Katavi, and herds of animals can be seen from the privacy of your tent.  On the final day of your stay, enjoy a bar-b-q  under the shade of the surrounding tamarind trees as you reflect on the unforgettable safari experiences you have just had with fellow guests.

Accommodation

Katuma Katavi Tented Camp consists of six spacious and comfortably furnished tents, each with an en-suite, hot and cold water, writing desks, lamps and fine linens. All the tents are made from heavy-duty canvas material with ample space to relax and walk around. They are well ventilated with zip down gauze windows and roll up flap doors. The tents have been placed meticulously to enhance the view. The dcor is of a precise selection to engulf you in the African Safari atmosphere. Each unit contains single or double wooden beds fitted with firm mattresses and mosquito protection.

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! 

Because the camp is located int he heart of the park, where there is the biggest concentration of animals, there is the opportunity for short, guided walking safaris.  These normally leave in the late afternoon when the light is at its best and are accompanied by rangers.

Activities

Game drives taken in open adapted 4WD vehicles. Game walks can also be organized.  Fly camping is also available for the more adventurous.  All that lies between you and the stars is a mosquito net, a fly safari lets you explore and discover the more remote and distant parts of this amazing national park.

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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