Katavi National Park
Tour Summary
Discover the untouched wilderness of Katavi National Park on this 3-day fly-in safari. Enjoy thrilling game drives across the famous floodplains, home to large herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and an impressive variety of predators. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic safari experience in one of Tanzania’s most remote and rewarding national parks.
Tour Starts in
Dar es salaam
Tour end in
Dar es salaam
Duration
3 Days
Destination
Tanzania
You will visit
Katavi National Park
Accommodation
Camp or Lodge
Tour by day
Discover more details about this tour from the day you will arrive until your departure.
Day 1- Dae es Salaam to Mpanda Airport, then to Katavi National Park.
Your adventure begins with a scheduled morning flight from Dar es Salaam to Mpanda Airport, then a drive to Katavi National Park. Upon arrival, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to Tanapa Bandas.
After lunch and some time to relax, enjoy your first afternoon game drive through this remarkable wilderness. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and predators beginning their evening activities. As the sun sets over the floodplains, return toBandas for dinner and overnight.
Day 3. Katavi to Mpanda Airport.
In the morning, after breakfast, pick up and transfer to the airport on time for your flight back to Dar es Salaam.
End of the service.
Day 2: Katavi full-day game drive.
After an early breakfast, depart for a full day of game viewing in one of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife areas. Explore the famous Katavi Floodplains, where large concentrations of buffalo, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, and elephant gather throughout the year.
Visit the Katuma River and Lake Chada, important water sources that attract abundant wildlife. These areas are particularly known for their impressive populations of hippos and crocodiles, while lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and other predators patrol the surrounding plains in search of prey.
A picnic lunch will be served in the bush, allowing you to maximise your time in the park. Continue exploring different habitats during the afternoon before returning to the Bandas for dinner and overnight.
Price Includes
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as an upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Round-trip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Price Excludes
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day sect
