Main Attractions:
Katavi National Park has many attractions, these are the highlights you should not miss:
- Game Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Birdwatching
- Lush Scenery
- Remote Safari
- Katisunga Plains
- Katuma River
Game Viewing
Nowhere else showcases buffalo and lion duels like Katavi does. Game drives in the park can be seriously explosive. The lion, leopard, spotted hyena, cheetah, wild dog, wild cat, serval, and caracal are seen in the park.
Wildlife Viewing
Famous for its enormous crocodile and hippo populations, the wildlife in Katavi can compete with the finest safari experiences in the world. Other wildlife species include elephants, buffalo herds, hippos, zebras, giraffe, topi, and waterbuck.
Birdwatching
With over 400 species of birds, Katavi is a great place for birdwatchers. Large flocks of storks, African fish eagles, Bateleurs, lilac breasted rollers, crested barbets and paradise flycatchers are but a few on the long list of birds in Katavi.
Lush Scenery
Soak in the incredible scenery of immense wetlands, roaring waterfalls and original miombo woodlands with its huge variety of plant life.
Remote Safari
With fewer visitors, Katavi is the ultimate safari experience of remoteness, isolation, and oneness with nature. A feel for raw and wild Africa is what the park gives.
Katisunga Plains
Catch a glimpse of the roan, sable antelope among a large number of wildlife animals attracted to the heart of the park.
Katuma River
The river is flanked by a grassy floodplain and the expansive but seasonal Lakes Katavi and Chada supporting some of Africa’s most impressive concentrations of buffalo, elephant, hippo, and crocodile.
More About Popular Activities
Birdwatching Safari
With over 400 bird species, Katavi gives equal credit to birdwatchers. Pelicans, waterfowls and open billed stork are best watched breeding around the swamps and lakes.
Walking Safari
Go up close and personal with nature, take part in an African walking safari and truly experience the culture, wildlife and the landscape of Katavi.
Group Safari
Enjoy daytime game driving, walking safaris and exceptional short fly-camping trips in groups with nights spent out under the stars in Katavi.
Bush dining
Dine out under the stars of the African night. Enjoy a silver service affair of traditional Tanzanian food and an unforgettable experience.