Luxury Lodges · Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Chada Katavi flycamping
Overview
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.
There's a safari style bucket shower and a short-drop toilet which is located a modest distance away. The camp is lit by paraffin lamps and there are torches and a scout who keeps any curious creatures at a distance.
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.
Details
Good to know
Languages spoken
English, Swahili
Ideal for
Adventure, Birding, Flora, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Property facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Private Vehicle (Available)
Accommodation & amenities
En-Suite, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Outside Shower, Verandah
On-site activities
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Night Drives, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)
Location
Where you'll be
Video
See the stay
Chada Katavi Video
Ever wanted to disappear off the map in one of the last wild frontier's of East Africa...here's a taster of Chada Katavi where big beasts still reign. Walk in the wilds of Africa amongst lion, elephant and hippos, flycamp under the stars, enjoy the freedom of exploring with expert guides.
Activities
What you can do
Fly camping
Walk out from camp to your flycamp where you will spend a night out under the stars. You'll sleep in a mosquito netted tent, small but with enough room for a bedroll kitted out with soft mattress, sheets and a feather pillow. Nomad don't scrimp on the dining either; you'll sit down to a three-course candlelit meal and a glass of chilled wine. But, these are only the peripheral things, the backdrop to the main event. The whole point about flycamping is being out there at night, lying on your back looking up at the night sky through the roof of your netted tent; listening to the animal sounds, so different from those you hear during the day. Under the careful guard of your guide and armed ranger you can drift off to the bush lullaby and just take it all in. Without sounding too dramatic, it is hard to imagine your life not being changed in even the smallest of ways after something like this.
Game drives in open 4WD vehicles
Set out to explore Katavi with Nomad Tanzania's expert guides. Game drives typically run in the early morning from dawn until late morning, and in the afternoon from 3:30pm to sunset. Full day game drives are also available but preferably as part of a privately guided safari as most activities are on a shared basis. Private guide and vehicle available if pre-booked and there is a supplement to be paid. Night drives are also possible from Chada Katavi and must be pre-booked.
Guided walking safaris
There's walking and then there's real walking; bush walking in a good pair of boots where you want to keep going on and on. Katavi makes you feel like this, it might be something to do with the endless plains around you and vast open skies. Not to mention what you might see whilst you're out there.With your guide, and an armed scout, along for the ride, you could find yourself watching elephants from up close marveling at how, despite their size, they can move so quietly; or be meandering along the river line seeing all the different birds around the pools, and crocs and hippos who are a big feature of Katavi life. Animals who would often take flight at the sound of a vehicle, won't even know you're there and that's what makes walking out here such an incredible experience.
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