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Where to Stay

Katavi Wildlife Camp

from $580 per person per night for 2026/27

Excellent safari and bush experience

We really can't speak more highly of Katavi National Park and, even if you were to sleep in a tent (not that we would advise it!) it would be the best place in Tanzania to head for. Fortunately, with camps like Katavi Wildlife Camp around, that is not necessary. A superb camp, looking out onto the plains, at the mouth of the Katuma River system, they could not be better located. Throw in superb service and one of the best guiding crews in Africa and you get a place that we send people to time and time again!

Fantastic location, awesome game viewing, good value

Lacks bells and whistles…definitely to its credit!

About the location

The only camp in the park to be granted a permanent license, Katavi Wildlife was originally founded by two of the Fox Family, a family synonymous with Tanzania, who had been exploring through the area.

The camp, over the years has really become part of the environment here and, located in the acacia forest at the edge of the plains, really blends into the habitat.

Do see Parks & Regions on this page.

lodge Layout

Overlooking one of the main grasslands for which the park is famous, each of the raised rooms is afforded excellent views from along the tree fringe.

At the centre of the camp is the main mess area which is a great place to come and settle for an hour or two during the heat of the day.

Do see our new Katavi Wildlife Camp Picture Gallery further down this page.

Katavi Wildlife Camp Accomodation

The rooms are fairly simple in their design with a wooden plinth and thatched roofing covering the canvas tent inside. Similarly, the main area has an earthy feel to it…but it all works really well and makes the camp, while simple, very comfortable and homely.

Do see Best Safaris & Holidays on this page.

Wildlife & Activities at Katavi Wildlife Camp

Katavi Wildlife is not sold as a high-end camp, but an excellent place to come and see game and experience all that Katavi as a safari destination has to offer.

Most people who spend the time and money to get out here are usually safari fanatics and so this camp suits them perfectly….but we would recommend coming here to absolutely anyone….this is what it is all about!

Don’t miss our Katavi Wildlife Camp Wildlife Guide on this page.

How to book Katavi Wildlife Camp

Please call us in the UK on the usual +44 1525 840 149 or email info@theafricaspecialists.com to check availability, best prices and what adventures you have in mind. We can plan and arrange it all for you and have been for over 20 years!

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Katavi Wildlife Camp Highlights

Just some of the highlights of this hand-picked Katavi National Park lodge. Do call us direct for any other details or to help with planning and logistics.

Luxury Accommodation

8 luxury tents with ensuite facilities

4WD Drive Game Safaris

walking & driving activity options

All ages welcome

all ages aged above 2 years welcome

Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.

What kind of wildlife should you expect to find around Katavi Wildlife Camp for 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife around the Katavi Wildlife Camp bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding wildlife that dwell in this part of the Katavi National Park…

Don't miss our full Africa Wildlife Guide right here.

What are your best safari trips & itineraries to Katavi Wildlife Camp’s Katavi National Park for 2026/27?

Some of our most-popular tailor-made trips for the Katavi National Park that could include a stay at Katavi Wildlife Camp include...
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$6,500$6,501

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1 A Tanzanian Odyssey

Africa, Tanzania

Visits : Arusha, Katavi National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Northern Tanzania, Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Western Tanzania Africa, Tanzania

Of all the safari itineraries that we have come across over the years, this really is the pick of them all as far as we are concerned. It combines the sheer uniqueness… More…

19 Nights

FROM $6,500pp/pn

Katavi National Park

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What are the other best lodges in Katavi National Park for 2026/27?

We highly recommend the following lodges for Katavi National Park for 2026/27. These are all tried and tested by The Africa Specialists™ so don’t hesitate to call us with any queries over them or to check availability.

NB. All prices for properties exclude applicable park fees and are guide prices.

$1,190$1,191

Price pp pn (USD)

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4 Nights

Chada Camp

Katavi National Park

From $1,190 per person per night
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Chada Camp, Katavi National Park, Tanzania

When is the best time to stay at Katavi Wildlife Camp in 2026/27?

Generally speaking, as the Katavi Wildlife Camp is in Katavi National Park, we recommend booking stays here with us any time on the following timescales — depending on your preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans — but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then do call us any time to check your plans, costs and best options for a fantastic Katavi Wildlife Camp stay in the 2026/27 season…

January fair

February fair

March mixed

April mixed

May mixed

June great

July best

August amazing

September great

October still good

November fair

December fair

Don’t miss our full When to Visit tanzania guide on our main tanzania page.

Why travel with The Africa Specialists™?

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We help plan your trip from start to finish
We make sure to include all your interests
We offer a range of accommodation types
It is your trip, made to suit you

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Expert knowledge

We have over 40 years of destination know how
We all spend time in our destinations annually
Local contacts give us unique insight
We are true specialists

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We have you covered!

We have full ATOL bonding for your financial peace of mind
We provide 24/7 emergency backup as you travel
We make sure that the properties and guides are the best!

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Established in 2010, you can totally rely on us.
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Please call us any time on USA +1-917-336-2937 or drop us a note via our contact us page.

It is the people, the animals and the unique experiences that bring people back to Africa time and time again.”

Nick French, The Africa Specialists™

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Overview

In the years that we have been selling Katavi Wildlife we have heard stories such as “and then the pride of lion chased the male leopard underneath our vehicle” and “we could not go back to our room as the pride had taken their buffalo kill and dragged it onto the verandah to relax and eat at leisure”. Not necessarily the ideal situation for going to sleep comfortably…but, without doubt, something that will live in the memory for a lifetime…this is that sort of place, and Katavi Wildlife is that sort of camp.

Location

The only camp in the park to be granted a permanent license, Katavi Wildlife was originally founded by two of the Fox Family, a family synonymous with Tanzania, who had been exploring through the area. The camp, over the years has really become part of the environment here and, located in the acacia forest at the edge of the plains, really blends into the habitat.

Rooms

The rooms are fairly simple in their design with a wooden plinth and thatched roofing covering the canvas tent inside. Similarly, the main area has an earthy feel to it…but it all works really well and makes the camp, while simple, very comfortable and homely.

Activities

Katavi Wildlife is not sold as a high-end camp, but an excellent place to come and see game and experience all that Katavi as a safari destination has to offer. Most people who spend the time and money to get out here are usually safari fanatics and so this camp suits them perfectly….but we would recommend coming here to absolutely anyone….this is what it is all about!

Katavi Wildlife Camp