Katavi
Why safari in Katavi National Park?
Katavi offers a rare glimpse of Africa as it once was – raw, untamed and teeming with wildlife. Far off the beaten track, the park’s remote location ensures that its vast and pristine wilderness remains authentic and unspoiled. From woodlands and floodplains to rivers and seasonal lakes, the dramatic scenery is as varied as the wildlife it contains. Adventure seekers will be rewarded with an immersive safari experience unlike any other.
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Highlights of Katavi
- The Katuma River flows through the park, creating seasonal lakes such as Katavi and Chada. During the dry season from June to October, when the floodplains dry up, these vital sources of water attract wildlife in vast numbers, in particular elephants, buffalo, antelope and giraffe.
- In the dry season, the concentration of wildlife around the diminishing water sources makes for incredible predator interaction, with large lion prides, packs of hyenas and even leopard regularly seen. Game drives at this time can be particularly thrilling.
- The park is particularly known for its huge Cape Buffalo herds, whose numbers have been known to reach over 1,000 – an impressive sight.
- Katavi also has high numbers of hippos and crocodiles, often seen packed into muddy pools in the dry season months, and emerging en masse when the rains return, turning the floodplains into wetlands that teem with birdlife.
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"We recently returned from an amazing family holiday (2 adults and 2 teens) - safari in Tanzania and beach stay in Zanzibar. African Pride were so helpful to tailor make an itinerary for us to meet our wish list of private safari driver, tented lodge experience on safari and luxury along the way. Our safari driver, Pascal, was amazing - so knowledgeable, kind, caring, funny and gave the best tour, with the best view points and we managed to see the Big Five. The warm welcome we received, quality of the accommodation through was amazing especially the tented lodge in the Serengeti was a unique and special experience. I will definitely recommend African Pride. "
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When to travel to Katavi
The best time to visit Katavi is in the dry season from July to October when the floodplains draw the wildlife. From November to April during the wet season wildlife viewing can be challenging and the heat and humidity are high.
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Katavi
Katavi is an extension of the Western Rift Valley in southwestern Tanzania.
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