Chada Tented Safari Camp occupies a lovely woodland spot on the edge of Chada Plain in the Katavi National Park.

Six large safari tents are widely separated for privacy within the open acacia woodland. These have big gauze windows that can be opened up to the breeze. Inside each, large beds, subtle natural fabrics, palm matting and a writing desk make for a stylish safari interior; outside, canvas chairs on the veranda remind you that Chada isn’t about excessive luxury. The private tented bathroom is slightly separate, a few paces from your tent, and includes a long-drop toilet and a bucket shower (hot water available on request).

The camp has a tented bar and dining area, the venue for informal meals, after which guests gravitate to the nearby campfire for drinks. Chada is well organized, friendly and very personal. It’s also very wild; the camp feels as if it’s part of the bush, not insulated from it

As you’d expect, game activities are the focus here. Katavi has plenty of open country, including the fringes of its great plains; it’s particularly good for walking safaris, which are always accompanied by an armed game scout.