Remote West · Katavi National Park
Katavi: The Africa of old
Remote, wild and wonderfully uncrowded, Katavi offers a sense of old Africa through broad plains, rivers and impressive concentrations of wildlife.
Katavi is one of the least-visited parks in Africa. As the dry season advances, the Katuma River shrinks into pools packed with hundreds of hippos, while vast herds of buffalo gather on the Chada floodplain.
Days here can pass without another vehicle in sight. It is ideal for travellers who have done the classic circuit and want something deeper.
Key facts
- Size: 4,471 km²
- Access: Light aircraft
- Best time: Jul–Oct
- Ideal stay: 3 nights
Highlights
- Hippo pools of the Katuma
- Buffalo herds of 1,000+
- Total solitude
- Pairs with Mahale
Wildlife you may see
Hippo, Buffalo, Lion, Crocodile, Elephant, Roan antelope