Chada Safari Camp

Chada Safari Camp — Katavi's Finest and Africa's Most Remote Luxury

Chada Katavi, operated by Nomad Tanzania, is widely regarded as Tanzania's finest camp for genuine remote wilderness. It sits in the heart of Katavi National Park under a canopy of acacia and tamarind trees overlooking the vast Chada Plain — "one of Africa's most unique lodges due to its incredibly remote location." The Luxury Safari Company gave it their award for "Most Remote Luxury Camp." Fewer than 2,000 tourists visit Katavi each year in total.

Just six spacious classic safari tents with large shade-net windows for light and breeze, en-suite bathrooms with traditional bucket showers and eco-flush toilets. The wildlife is extraordinary: hundreds of hippos gather in the last remaining pools during the dry season, crocodiles aestivate in riverbank caves, elephant and buffalo herds fill the Chada Plain, and lion prides hunt in the open. Reviews consistently describe "a refreshing change from the busy tourism destinations in northern Tanzania" with "wildlife sightings with few or no other vehicles." Activities include walking safaris, game drives in open 4WD vehicles, night drives, fly camping under the stars, and birding. Peak 2026 rates: $910 pppn Jun/Nov, $1,190 Jul–Oct.

Accommodation

Six classic canvas tents with shade-net windows, bucket showers and eco-flush toilets. Fully inclusive — all meals, drinks, game drives, walking safaris, night drives and fly camping. Seasonal: closed during rains. Best Jun–Oct.