Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park

One of Tanzania's most remote parks, offering a truly authentic wilderness experience with massive buffalo herds.

Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park is one of Tanzania's most remote and least visited parks, offering an authentic wilderness experience. The park is famous for massive buffalo herds numbering in the thousands and seasonal concentrations of hippos in the Katuma River. During the dry season, wildlife concentrates around remaining water sources, creating spectacular viewing opportunities.

Experience pristine wilderness with massive buffalo herds in Tanzania's remote west.

Katavi National Park landscape
Katavi National Park wildlife scene

What Makes It Special

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Remote wilderness

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Massive buffalo herds

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Seasonal hippo concentrations

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Few tourists

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Excellent dry season game viewing

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Over 400 bird species

Incredible Wildlife

Home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, Katavi National Park offers unparalleled opportunities to witness nature's most spectacular animals in their natural habitat.

Buffalo Herds
Hippos
Crocodiles
Elephants
Lions
Leopards
Giraffes
Zebras
Impalas
Katavi National Park wildlife

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