Location: Karatu, Arusha, Tanzania
Overview
The Mbali Mabli Katavi Lodge lies in the center of Katavi National Park presenting an exciting bush experience with spectacular views over the vast plains of Katisunga. Those looking for a truly remote experience away from regular tourist routes, Mbali Mbali Katavi is the perfect fit, as during the game drives you will see curious animals who are unfamiliar to human contact the likes of the flotillas of pelicans.
The lodge consists of 11 guest rooms and 1 suite, occupying the perimeter of the Katisunga floodplains close to the communal building which is a classic wood-and thatch structure on a very large scale. The wide flight of steps leads guests up onto the viewing deck, which include a swimming pool with sunlounges, a spacious lounge, featuring well-cushioned wood-framed seating around coffee tables, a tea-and -coffee station, bookshelves, reading lams, a telescope to draw your surrounding view of the bush activities up close.
The dining area is spacious with chic wooden tables flanked by upright chairs, as the lodge is open sided, you can enjoy amazing views from anywhere you choose, even dine on the deck or cozy up by the fireplace on those chilly nights. The lodge is designed to blend in with its surroundings to prevent distracting the beauty of Katavi enabling the wildlife to be seen right from your tent.
Game drives are conducted in 4×4 vehicles around the woodland areas along the seasonal lakes where most of the game especially big cats. Breakfast & lunch may be prepared as a packed meal or taken at the communal or private dining with BBQ twice a week. Children of all ages are welcome to visit the camp.
Uniqueness of this Camp
- Night Game Drives available
- Remoteness of the location, makes it ideal for great game viewing as not as many vehicles during the drives.
Accommodation
11 rooms and 1 suite of 6 double safari tents, 2 Twin Safari Tents & 2 Family Safari Tent for a maximum 3 guests.
Each room has a king-size double or twin bed, fine linen, ensuite bathroom – flush toilet, washbasin, indoor and outdoor shower, mosquito nets, a writing desk and chair, a luggage rack, separate seating area, a private veranda, set with two easy chairs and a small table including a hammock.
The Sable Suite overlooks the floodplains and has two bedrooms, each with a king-sized bed, ensuite shower room, a private deck with expansive day bed, sun loungers, a dining table, air-conditioning, a satellite TV, a buffet/breakfast bar, fully stocked fridge, and services of a private butler.
Amenities
The Amenities:
- Dining area
- Spacious Lounge area
- Swimming Pool
- Bar area
- A coffee-and-tea station
- Bookshelves
- Reading lamps
- Telescope
- Campfire
- Solar power
Activities
- Game drives
- Night Game drives