Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park

Overview

The Last Frontier

For the true adventurer. Katavi is one of Africa's most remote parks with fewer than 1,000 visitors per year. During the dry season, thousands of buffalo, elephants, and hippos gather around shrinking rivers — one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife concentrations.

Western Tanzania Best: Jun–Oct 4.8 (27 reviews)
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Highlights

Why Visit Katavi

Hippo Pools — Thousands

During the dry season, hundreds of hippos pack into shrinking pools — one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife spectacles.

Massive Buffalo Herds

Katavi's buffalo herds number in the thousands, creating thundering dust clouds as they move across the floodplains.

Remote Fly-camp

Sleep under canvas in a mobile fly-camp miles from anywhere. The ultimate off-grid African wilderness experience.

No Other Vehicles

With fewer than 1,000 visitors a year, you'll often have entire game drives without seeing another vehicle — total exclusivity.

Miombo Woodland

Katavi's miombo woodlands are home to sable antelope, eland, and over 400 bird species found nowhere else.

Unforgettable Stargazing

With zero light pollution, Katavi offers some of the most spectacular night skies in Africa — a stargazer's dream.

Wildlife

Katavi Wildlife

Elephant
Elephant
Buffalo
Buffalo
Hippo
Hippo
Crocodile
Crocodile
Lion
Lion
Zebra
Zebra
Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

A classic 5-day Katavi safari itinerary. All tours are fully customizable.

Day 1
Fly to Katavi

Fly to Katavi, afternoon game drive. Arrive at the airstrip and begin your safari immediately with a game drive en route to camp.

Day 2
Full-Day Katavi Valley

Full-day in Katavi Valley. Explore the floodplains and hippo pools. Witness massive buffalo herds and spectacular birdlife.

Day 3
Walking Safari & Fly-Camp

Walking safari + fly-camp. Hike through miombo woodland with an armed ranger, then sleep under the stars in a remote fly-camp.

Day 4
Lake Katavi Excursion

Lake Katavi excursion. Visit the remote lake area for a different perspective on this vast wilderness.

Day 5
Departure

Morning safari, departure. Final game drive before flying back to Arusha or onward connection.

Gallery

Katavi Gallery

Katavi National Park
Katavi National Park
Katavi National Park
Katavi National Park
Katavi National Park
Katavi National Park
Katavi National Park
Accommodation

Where You'll Stay

Katavi Wildlife Camp
Katavi Wildlife Camp

Semi-permanent tented camp on the floodplain. En-suite tents, hot showers, and incredible wildlife viewing from camp.

4.9 (203 reviews)
Chada Katavi
Chada Katavi

Classic luxury tented camp overlooking the Katuma River. Exceptional guiding, fine dining, and true wilderness atmosphere.

4.8 (156 reviews)
Mbali Mbali Katavi
Mbali Mbali Katavi

Beautiful camp set among tamarind trees. Spacious tents, pool, and excellent wildlife viewing from the deck.

4.7 (89 reviews)
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