Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park lies in the remote west of Tanzania. A completely off the beaten track safari destination. Kavati National Park is the third largest national park in Tanzania.

Visiting Katavi National Park is like traveling back in time. Visiting unadulterated sceneries. Experiencing wildlife in their true wild element, it’s a thrilling experience.

The park is home to the largest herds of buffalos on earth. The flood plains of thick reeds and waterways are home to huge populations of hippos and crocodiles. Seeing them cram into the shriveled water pools during the dry season is a highlight in itself. It’s a fight for survival! The hippos and crocs fight for space in the remaining small shriveling pools of water. Elephants, buffalos and other animals fight for their right to survive at the watering holes. Wildlife watching in Katavi during the dry season is without a doubt one of the most unique experiences one can witness.

During the green season, the seasonal lakes fill with dirty coloured water after the rains. Wildlife from all corners of the park descend in them to drink. The park is also home to the rare roan and sable antelope species, as well as over 450 bird species.

The remoteness of Katavi brings the challenge of access and logistics. With limited commercial flights and the expense of charter flights, it’s no wonder why so few tourists make it on to the western Tanzania track. The remoteness although is what attracts intrepid travelers to make the effort to explore the isolated, untouched Africa. And it’s well worth their efforts to experience Africa as it must have been a century ago.

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The Dry Season

It’s a fight for survival! Hippos and crocs are fighting for space in the remaining small shriveling pools of water. Elephants, buffalos and other animals fight for their right to survive at the watering holes. Wildlife watching in Katavi during the dry season is without a doubt one of the most unique experiences one can witness.

Remote and Untouched

There are so few places left on this earth that remain untouched and wild. Katavi National Park in the remote west of Tanzania is one of these unique places. Intrepid travelers that make the effort to travel the distance are able to experience part of this earth as it was a century ago. Guests visiting Katavi may have game drives where they see more prides of lions than see other guests.

The Largest Herds of Buffalos on Earth

The park is home to some of the largest herds of buffalos.

Seeing these mighty animals in herds over a 1000 strong is a sight in itself.

Bird watching during the rainy season

With over 450 species of birds recorded in Katavi-Rukwa ecosystem, the vast number of species attracts the most enthusiastic bird lovers to Katavi.

Best time to visit

Katavi has two distinct seasons. The dry season which is from June – October is the best time to visit this park. As the weather gets hotter and drier and the river which is the lifeblood of the park dries up into small pools, the animals congregate to the last remaining pools of water. The Green season is usually from mid November through to June when the rains transform the park into a completely different lush environment. As water is easily accessible, animals tend to disperse making game viewing harder. The green season is a birders paradise.

Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park

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The Dry Season

Remote and Untouched

The Largest Herds of Buffalos on Earth

Bird watching during the rainy season

Best time to visit

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