11 Days Safari Katavi National Park
11 Days Safari Katavi National Park Overview:
Katavi national park is a very remote park which was created in 1974. The park is approximately 4,471 square kilometers (1,726 sq mi) in area, which makes it the third largest national park in Tanzania. The park is blessed with thousands of zebra, topi, and impala, Hartebeest, giraffe and Defassa water buck. There is a large population of resident elephants and some impressive herds of buffalo. It is a great park for watching lion-buffalo interactions.
11 Days Safari Katavi National Park – Itenerary
Day 1: Dar-es-salaam – Iringa
Day 2: Iringa – Ruaha National Park
Day 3: Ruaha National Park
Day 4: Ruaha National Park
Day 5: Ruaha National Park
Day 6: Ruaha – Kitulo National Park
Day 7: Kitulo National Park
Day 5: Ruaha National Park
Day 6: Ruaha – Kitulo National Park
Day 7: Kitulo National Park
Day 8: Kitulo – Sumbawanga
Day 9: Katavi National Park
Day 9: Katavi National Park
Day 10: Katavi National Park
Day 11: Katavi – Mbeya
How to get to Katavi National Park
The most convenient way to reach Katavi is via a 4-5 hour-chartered flight from Arusha or Dar es Salaam. Depending on your itinerary, your entry point to Katavi will be through Kilimanjaro International Airport (46 km from Arusha) or the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar.
By car, Katavi is a 2–3-day drive from Dar and the road journey from Arusha takes 22 hours. We recommend that you fly to save you from a long road journey.
The only commercial flight is the bi-weekly service between Uaha, Katavi and Mahale which is operated by Safari Air Link. However, most campsites have links with airlines, and
If you book with us, we will organise your transport and accommodation for you.
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When to go to Katavi National Park?
The best time to visit Katavi National Park is during the annual dry season from June to December. During the dry season, the Katuma River is one of the only water sources within the surrounding area, and you will have spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities around the river.
Hundreds of hippos and crocodiles gather around the scarce waterholes, and thousands of topis, impalas, and zebras pass through the plains.
Despite the increase in visitor numbers during the peak season, you will virtually have the park to yourself.
Accommodation in Katavi National Park
Chada Camp
Operated by Nomad Tanzania, Chada Camp is located 50 km east of Lake Tanganyika. Chada Camp offers six safari tents which are surrounded by trees and offer sweeping views of the surrounding plains. The tents are dispersed to maximise your privacy, and the camping experience is suitable for children 12+.
Each tent has a comfortable bed, a writing desk, and gauze windows which allow natural light to shine through. The accommodation is decorated with homely natural fabrics and palm matting. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet.
Outside your tent, you will find a bucket shower. You can cool off after a day of activities whilst enjoying the scenic views, and you may even see a herd of elephants. There is a large communal tent where guests can relax, read, or watch the elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes wander past. Breakfast and lunch are served in the dining tent.
Guests can choose between dining indoors and al fresco dining under the stars. Before dinner, guests gather at the campfire for snacks and drinks. Chada Camp offers safari activities, including 4WD game drives, picnics surrounded by the animals, bird watching, and guided walking safaris.
Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge
Operated by Nomad Tanzania, Chada Camp is located 50 km east of Lake Tanganyika. Chada Camp offers six safari tents which are surrounded by trees and offer sweeping views of the surrounding plains. The tents are dispersed to maximise your privacy, and the camping experience is suitable for children 12+.
Each tent has a comfortable bed, a writing desk, and gauze windows which allow natural light to shine through. The accommodation is decorated with homely natural fabrics and palm matting. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet.
Outside your tent, you will find a bucket shower. You can cool off after a day of activities whilst enjoying the scenic views, and you may even see a herd of elephants. There is a large communal tent where guests can relax, read, or watch the elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes wander past. Breakfast and lunch are served in the dining tent.
Guests can choose between dining indoors and al fresco dining under the stars. Before dinner, guests gather at the campfire for snacks and drinks. Chada Camp offers safari activities, including 4WD game drives, picnics surrounded by the animals, bird watching, and guided walking safaris.
