The third largest park in Tanzania, Katavi National Park is also one of the country's more remote areas offering the chance to step back in time to a classic Africa of bygone days. Set in a section of the Great Rift Valley, the park is awash with natural beauty and a booming diversity of wildlife. The park is covered in brachystegia woodland and is popular with grazers such as roan antelopes and eland.
Highlights
Explore the third largest national park in Tanzania
Known for its untouched and remote natural beauty
Sensational game viewing and safari activities
Home to a huge hippo and crocodile population
Immersive boat safaris along the Katuma River
Iconic Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
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Katavi National Park Map
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect in the Katavi National Park
Wild Dog
Spotted Hyena
Lion
Leopard
Hippo
Elephant
Crocodile
Buffalo
Sample itineraries
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime safari, a milestone celebration, a soul-stirring retreat, or simply looking to travel well and with purpose, these itineraries offer a starting point for what’s possible. As a top tour operator in the world, as recognised by both Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveller, we will guide you on how to shape the ultimate expedition.
From remote safari camps to world-class resorts, our selected properties are hand-picked by our experts and endorsed by our guests. Often intimate, always exceptional, we'll choose the perfect lodges, hotels and villas to suit your personal style and interests.
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HOW TO BOOK
At Mahlatini, we believe in making your journey effortless. Browse our website for inspiration or get in touch with us directly. Whether you already have a dream destination in mind or need some inspiration, our travel experts are here to create your custom itinerary. Serial safari-goer, Indophile or first-time explorer, your adventure starts with a conversation.
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Call us or enquire online. Share your wish list and we’ll start planning your journey.
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John M Grist, 28th March 2026
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Fantastic, Aaron and Mahlatini could not have done more from start to finish.
Another flawlessly executed vacation. This is our fourth trip to Africa with Mahlatini and we wouldn’t trust anyone else. We were originally booked to go to Tanzania, Oman and UAE for 2 weeks. Unfortunately, the war in Iran began while we were in Tanzania. Given the situation we were forced to pivo…
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4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
