Katavi National Park
Katavi National Park In Tanzania
Katavi National Park is the third-largest national park in Tanzania, a tour destination well known for its spectacular wildlife concentration, in dry season concentration of big mammals particularly Hippos, Buffalo, Elephants, Giraffe, Eland, Topi and Zebra, and predators such as Lion, and hyena.
Katavi National Park, is found on the western part of Tanzania, it was formerly a game reserve; the park was established in 1974. It was originally 1,823km2 In 1997 it was extended to 4,471km2. The park is located 40km south of Mpanda town, being Tanzania’s third-largest national park, after Ruaha and Serengeti.
Highlights
- Remote location with refreshingly low numbers of annual visitors
- Varied habitats from open grasslands to wooded areas to seasonal lakes and rivers
- Wide array of large game, including impressive herds of thousand-strong buffalo
- Densest populations of hippo and crocodile in Tanzania
- Walking safaris are allowed at Katavi for a real bush experience
- Incredible birdlife with over 400 species
- A number of cultural and historical sites, including the legendary Katabi Tree