Katavi national Park
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Remote, Raw, and Remarkably Wild
- Mobile tented camps that follow the herds
- Luxury lodges overlooking migration paths
Overview
Far from the beaten path, Katavi National Park is one of Tanzania’s most untouched and least visited safari destinations a place where the wildlife outnumbers the tourists. Located in the far west of the country, Katavi offers a raw, authentic safari experience for adventurous travelers seeking solitude, drama, and primeval Africa at its purest.
Massive Herds of Buffalo & Elephants
Katavi is home to some of the largest herds in East Africa thousands of buffaloes and elephants converge during the dry season.
Massive Herds of Buffalo & Elephants
Katavi is home to some of the largest herds in East Africa thousands of buffaloes and elephants converge during the dry season.
Spectacular Hippo & Crocodile Encounters
During the dry season, hundreds of hippos cram into shrinking pools leading to dramatic territorial battles while Nile crocodiles lurk in riverbank caves.
Intense Predator Action
Lions, leopards, and hyenas thrive here, often seen stalking the great herds. The predator-prey interactions are raw and unscripted.
Wild, Wide-Open Landscapes
The Katuma River and its floodplains, the seasonal Lake Katavi and Lake Chada, and miombo woodlands create diverse ecosystems brimming with life.
No Crowds Just You and the Wild
With very few lodges and limited infrastructure, Katavi offers complete immersion — a true escape into Africa’s wild heart.
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