Katavi

Katavi Wildlife Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Katavi Wildlife Camp?

Stays at Katavi Wildlife Camp start from around US$530 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Katavi Wildlife Camp

About Katavi Wildlife Camp

It's just you and the animals in western Tanzania's remote Katavi.

Katavi Wildlife Camp is one of just four camps in western Tanzania's wild Katavi National Park – the country's third-largest and definitely among the least visited parks. That's because it's difficult to get to: flights only operate on Mondays and Thursday from Ruaha and Arusha, meaning you must stay for either three or four nights. And because the area's black cotton soil gets too sticky to negotiate after the rains, the camp is only open from June to February. Three major floodplains dominate here, and Katavi Camp overlooks one of the best – the teeming-with-wildlife Katisunga Plain.

Katavi , Tanzania

From $530 per person/per night

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6 Rooms

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The property

The double-storey thatched communal area is perfectly positioned for you to observe the game that moves constantly between the Katuma River and Katisunga Plains. Upstairs, the lounge maximises the view; downstairs are a small bar, several sitting areas with comfy leather seating, and a cosy dining area. Delicately woven rugs and red carpets add a touch of class. In front of the lounge, an open-air fire pit offers a 180-degree view of the plains.

The rooms

Katavi Camp has eight spacious Meru-style tents built on raised wooden decks, under thatched roofs, three of which have plunge pools. Each has a large shaded veranda with two wooden armchairs and a hammock to make the most of the breeze. Inside, the mesh windows on the front and sides create a light, airy feel, especially welcome during the warmer months. There's a writing desk, a luggage rack, a rustic but comfortable bed and an en-suite bathroom with a solar-heated shower. Two family units are available.

Activities

Game drives are the main attraction here, although guided bush walks are perfect if you enjoy more intimate insights into the wilderness. And there's certainly lots to see, from the varied vegetation to huge herds of buffalo, dense pods of hippo and sizeable groups of roan, sable and zebra and their attendant predators. With few (if any) other vehicles in the area and the ability to drive off-road, you're likely to have sightings all to yourself – and that's appealing.

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How to book Katavi Wildlife Camp

How do I book Katavi Wildlife Camp?

Katavi Wildlife Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Katavi Wildlife Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Katavi Wildlife Camp?

Stays at Katavi Wildlife Camp start from around $530 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Tanzania

Katavi National Park

Go remote in this splendidly secluded park and find stylish lodges, immense landscapes and good game.