Large, airy, spacious and classic. Our six tents at Chada Katavi lie deep in the heart of Katavi National Park.
Visitors of all shapes and sizes join us in camp at Chada Katavi.
The location of our classic expeditionary camp in Katavi hasn't changed in 20 years.
The heart of the camp at Chada Katavi, raised decks nestle under the tamarind trees overlooking the vast Chada plains.
Breakfast with a view over the Chada plain and Chada Katavi; what more could you want?
Crocodiles aestivate in deep caves dug in the river banks in Katavi National Park.
Dinner under the stars deep in wildest Africa at Chada Katavi.
An epic moment captured right in front of camp at Chada Katavi.
Katavi has a special kind of magic that means that we live alongside wildlife as we weren't even there.
Dining al fresco in Katavi National Park. With so much space, why not?
Hippos throng to the available water during as the dry season progresses
Photo: Henrik Egede-Larsen
The big boys of the bush.
That heart-stopping feeling of being on foot with wildlife, on their turf.
At home in the wilderness.
Set out on foot in the late afternoon, pausing to watch life happening around you.
A view from Lake Tanganyika to our castaway lodge, Greystoke Mahale.
Rest and Relaxation in the Canopy - just you and nature
A little piece of paradise that you can lose yourself in
The white sand beach, backed by the Mahale Mountains. There really is no where in the world like Greystoke Mahale.
Six bandas, open to views of Lake Tanganyika, built of reclaimed dhow wood.
Making memories as the sun goes down on the beach at Greystoke
Rooms that look straight out into the canopies
The staff at Greystoke Mahale make every stay unforgettable.
A spot to relax and watch the day draw to a close from the beach at Greystoke Mahale.
Unwind with sundowners on the deck at Greystoke Mahale.
Time spent with the chimps is something pretty indescribable.
Young Figaro, an orphan who spends his days learning the ropes and vines of Mahale from his mentor Bonobo.
There really is no where in the world like Mahale.
Our camp is built from reclaimed dhow wood, collected from local villages on the lakeshore.
Our chimpanzee experts must be some of the most experienced primatology guides on the continent.
Lake Tanganyika is a vital recourse to the people living along its banks.
Fun in the Katumbi village near Greystoke Mahale which is supported by our Nomad Trust.
Chimping around at Greystoke Mahale.
Coming face to face with your closest relatives.
If you're lucky the chimps might put in an appearance in camp.
Lake Tanganyika is perpetually warmed by natural springs feeding its depths.
The Mahale Mountains forest is home to chimpanzees of course, but also a plethora of other primate and wild life.
There is no place in the world like Greystoke, where lifelong memories are made.
Gathering around the big table to share delicious food and good stories.
Afternoons relaxing on the chillout deck, with views all the way to the Congo.
Cruising the shoreline of Lake Tanganyika in a traditional wooden dhow.
Getting to know the individual characters, dynamics and politics of the chimpanzees with the most experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Making acquaintances with your closest relatives is always a little unnerving.
A young member of the M community of chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains.
Swimming in forest pools in the Mahale Mountains.
Swimming in forest pools in the Mahale Mountains.
Lake Tanganyika is a uniform temperature from top to bottom; it is warmed by geothermal sources in its depths.
Our team at Greystoke Mahale, the warmest welcome on the edge of the world.
The gin clear water of Lake Tanganyika. A tonic.
Up-close and personal with wild chimpanzees. Picture: Henrik Egede-Larsen
Siesta time in the upstairs chillout deck.
Evening drinks at the Big Bird Bar is an event.
Hot showers with views of the forest.
Siesta time on the upstairs chillout deck.
The exhilaration of taking the plunge into the deepest lake in the world.
Fresh ingredients, prepared with love.
Understated, informality; kick off your shoes and your inhibitions.
Designed with discretion in mind, tucked into the forest-line.
Chimpanzee society is fascinating. The Greystoke guides bring it all to life.
A visit to the children of Katumbi Primary School, supported by the Nomad Trust.
Open-fronted bandas made from dhow wood salvaged from boats that used to ply this shoreline.
Freshly made, wholesome meals, shared around the communal dhow-wood table in the iconic Greystoke Mess.
Preparing fresh goodies for the Greystoke table.
The mess at the heart of the camp
At Greystoke we grow our own veg to use in our mouth watering recipes
There's always time for coffee and cake.
Rooms in the canopy provide the perfect escape.
Nomad Safari Greystoke Mahale Beach view
Bathrooms that Robinson Crusoe would feel at home in, partly open to the leafy green of the encroaching forest.
