Quick facts
Destination
Katavi National Park
Country
Tanzania
Category
Luxury Tented Camp
Price tier
Budgted
Starting from
$175 per night
Star rating
3 / 5
Number of rooms
6
Nearest airport
Katavi/Ikuu Airstrip — Transfer from Ikuu Airstrip
Best for
Affordable Katavi, Budget, 6 Tents, Stargazing, Dark Sky, En-Suite
Child policy
Children are welcome.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Katavi Thousand Star Camp — Affordable Katavi Under an Open Sky
Katavi Thousand Star Camp is one of Katavi National Park's most affordable tented options, with 6 en-suite tents giving full access to the park's extraordinary wildlife. The name "Thousand Stars" reflects the extraordinary night sky visibility in this remote corner of western Tanzania — one of the darkest places in East Africa. The camp provides a simpler but comfortable base for experiencing Katavi's hippo and crocodile spectacle, elephant herds and big cats without the premium lodge pricing of Chada or Katavi Wildlife Camp.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Katavi/Ikuu Airstrip
Transfer time
Transfer from Ikuu Airstrip
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
En-Suite Tent
Six en-suite tented rooms with full Katavi National Park wildlife access. Affordable base for Katavi game drives and walks.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Katavi Thousand Star Camp is the most budget-friendly en-suite tented option in Katavi NP. For travellers who want Katavi's wildlife without the premium prices of Chada or Katavi Wildlife Camp, this is the entry point. The thousand-star dark sky is a genuine nightly experience.— The SafariBando team
