Katavi National Park

This large national park is home to two of the vast plains decorated with the golden Chada and Katasunga grass. These glasslands are knee length which offers animals a hiding place during their hunting sessions. Both the grasslands are dotted with varied woodlands which are known as the motifs guiding the wildlife from the outside world. The park also features brachystegia species woodlands, which grows here due to the habitable conditions created by the ‘Rukwa Rift’, situated on the northern side. These woodlands are the native to tropical Africa, making the park more dense and beautiful.

Katavi is known for its diverse fauna and exciting interactions between various wildlife present inside the park. Being the third largest park in Africa, it offers vast space for animals to roam around freely. You can spot zebras, topi and impala the most here and can also witness the amazing herds of buffalo, which are known as the star animals of this national park. One can also witness hartebeest, giraffe, and defassa waterbuck, which are known as the calm and friendly beasts to interact. Get your binoculars out as you may be lucky enough to see a classic lion-buffalo interaction, which is quite thrilling and fun to watch. You can also adore the beautiful pack of resident elephants, roaming around with pride and happiness. It is best to arrive during late afternoon when you have higher chances to witness spotted hyena and leopards around the woodland fringes.

In this 14 days tour one will get to witness three of the major national parks of Tanzania, offering remote, secluded and untouched experience to all its travelers. Explore the famous Ruaha, Katavi and Selous national parks, where you can spot lions, zebras, herds of elephants and many more. With this package you will also be able to experience a camp stay under the absolute beautiful night sky filled with twinkling stars. Explore the tropical beach at Lazy Lagoon Island on the last 5 days of your package where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the sun setting down the rim of the river.

1. Inclusions:

• Game drives two times a day through open 4x4 safari vehicles
• Boating Safari
• Walking safari
• Dining facilities
• Airstrips transfers present in all the four location present in the package
• Entry fees of all the parks and beaches
• Camp accommodations
• Laundry facilities

1. Price: USD 6000 - 8000 per person

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This 8 nights and 9 days tour package includes diverse things and attractions for you to explore, making it a lifetime memorable experience. In this package you will explore three popular places of Tanzania, Arusha, Katavi National Park, and Mahale Mountains National Park. Experience game drives, and serene hiking trails, along with exploring the wildlife of Africa. Spot lions, elephants and hyenas and get to know more about their behavior and habitat.

1. Inclusions

• Pick-up service from airport

• Camps and Lodges accommodation as per the package

• All the air transfers scheduled for your tour

• Admission to all three attractions

1. Price: USD 9000-12000

Go for an 8 days tour exploring three of the major attractions of Tanzania. Go trekking in the forest of Greystoke Mahale, where you will spot various active chimpanzees playing around. Take a game drive in the morning or at night and witness various wild animals of Africa including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalos, and crocodiles in large numbers.

1. Inclusion

• Entrance fee of all the parks

• All the activities offered in this tour package

• Camp and lodge accommodation present in this package

• One professional driver and guide

• All the mode of air transportation used during the tour

• Three-course meals

• Mini bar drinks

1. Price: USD 6000-9000

This tour package will take you on an exclusive journey of 4 days and 3 nights where you can explore the African wildlife which includes lions, elephants, buffalos, and many more. Indulge in safari and walking tours, which are the best ways to explore the entire Katavi National Park, the third largest national park in Tanzania. There are few luxurious camp and lodge sites which offer an elegant and serene experience.

1. Inclusions:

• Admission fee for all members of safari
• Camp and lodge accommodation present inside the national park
• Three time meals for all members as per the package
• Drinking water available throughout the tour
• Binoculars
• Picnic Lunch boxes if asked on any one day
• A professional guide plus driver who can speak English and French as well

1. Price: USD 5000-8000

Game drives are one of the most thrilling activities in the park which allows you to explore the wildlife of the national park up close. This is the essence of this safari tour, where you can witness lions, elephants, buffalos and other wild animals of Africa. This activity can be done three times a day, i.e., morning, afternoon, and night, where you can observe the natural behavior of all these animals. You can also spot zebras, topi, impala, hartebeest, giraffe, and Defassa waterbuck, which makes the dry season one of the best times to visit this park.

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Walking safari is a popular activity which will take you through all the plains of the park and offer you enough time to explore the flora and fauna in this wilderness. A guide will take you through the designated walking trails where you can spot lions, buffalos, giraffes and many more. One of the best things to see in this park during your excursion will be a large herd of elephants. This herd has more than 200 elephants in their group, including small baby elephants offering various adorable moments with their innocence.

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There are several bird species which can be seen hidden in the forested area of the national park. Here you can find birds like Black cuckoo-shrikes, Red-billed Hornbills, little bee-eaters, Yellow-billed Saddle, and Crested barbets among others. For a record the Katavi National park is home to more than 400 different species of birds. With the help of binoculars you can enjoy the activity of bird watching with more ease, hence you should carry one with you.

Stone and Iron Age sites is a zone in the national park where you can see a tamarind tree which is known to be possessed by the spirit of Katabi, a famous hunter. The name of the national park is also derived from the hunters name, making it a historic and cultural landmark. You can also get to learn about the local folklore from the community people itself.

Experience a bush camp which is surrounded by the vast Chada plains at the Katavi National Park. For an authentic safari experience this camp is one of the best choices, where you get good food and comfortable beds, but under the open starry sky. Watch the beautiful sunset while sipping your choice of drink with your loved ones.

1. Amenities

• Tents equipped with comfortable beds
• Meals for the stay
• Drinks
• Guide offering safari tours
• Laundry facilities
• 24-hour security

1. Price: Starting from USD 600

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It is one of the most unique camp experiences one could get, where you get the offer to fly around the vastness of the Katavi National Park. The flying tour will be given in the evening after which you will be served with your dinner leading towards a good night sleep. You will be awakened by the chirping of birds amidst sunset, and elephants calling you for a brand new start of the day.

1. Amenities

• Tents equipped with comfortable beds and blankets
• Three time meals will be served
• A guard always protecting your tents
• Mosquito repellent cover around the tents
• Bonfire

1. Price: Starting from USD 300

Katavi Wildlife Camp is one of the most popular wildlife camps inside this national park. This accommodation offers simplest of the interiors and amenities offering an authentic and traditional wildlife camp stay. There are different tent sizes suited for all small, medium and large groups of people.

1. Amenities

• Rooms equipped with mosquito repellent windows

• Guard protecting each room

• All three meals of the day

• Laundry facilities

• Lockers in all rooms for keeping your valuables

1. Price: Starting from USD 500

Mbali Mbali Katavi used to be a simple tent lodge but after the refurbishment in the year 2018 the place has been modified with all the modern equipment. The lodge is built with thatch and exclusive wood offering a spacious, two tier, open-sided structure. The place is perfect for a large group stay, where every morning will be decorated with fresh air and adorable animal sound.

1. Amenities

• Lounge Area

• Meals - three times a day

• Showers

• Drinks

• Laundry

• Two daily game drives

• Transfers to airstrips

1. Price: Starting from USD 650