Nomad Chada Katavi

Perched on an elevated vantage point, rising out of the surrounding woodland, the views of the vast floodplains stretch out like fields of gold in front of Chada. The simple canvas mess tent is all about the stunning views and is open and breezy in the day and warm and cosy at night. Its shady overhead tree canopy is also shared by a multitude of resident wildlife, which certainly makes lunch an interesting experience!

The six Meru-style tents are simple and unpretentious canvas affairs, but they’re large and spacious and have everything you could want. Beds are comfy and hurricane lamps, soft kilim rugs and old safari chairs feel perfectly old-fashioned. In the en-suite bathrooms are tin basins, eco-flush loos and bucket showers with hot water brought to you whenever you need it. And of course, each tent has a small, private veranda to take in that all-important view.

Days at Chada are about freedom and adventure; game drives typically depart twice a day, but are very flexible and off road driving is also allowed which is a rare occurrence nowadays and very exciting! We also recommend squeezing in a walking safari for some wildlife encounters of the up close and personal kind, and an all day drive to get further afield, complete with exotic picnic to be enjoyed under the shade of the trees.