
Katavi National Park
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
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4WD Safari
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Birdwatching
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Guided Walking Safari
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Night Drive
Katavi National Park Map
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
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether it’s a bucket list trip, marking a milestone, or a soul-stirring retreat, let this handpicked selection inspire your next escape.
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- Flights and transfers included
- Best rates guaranteed
When to visit
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Luxury Accommodation
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.
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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Client Reviews
We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.

vacation to Kenya & Tanzania
My husband and I travel quite a bit, but this trip fully exceeded any and all expectations. We knew it was going to be special, but nothing prepared us for the quality of experiences we had every day. The level of hospitality and the incredible people we met along the way made our honeymoon unforge…
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vacation to Tanzania
We really had an absolutely fantastic trip from start to finish. As part of our trip, we did safari in three amazing locations: Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti. Each location offered different landscapes and unique opportunities to see animals.
A real highlight of our trip was …

Holiday to Tanzania & Kenya
It was the trip of a lifetime. Natasha at Mahlatini took care of EVERYTHING!! From the flights, to the transfers, the greetings at the airports, and to the most amazing places to stay while on safari. There were no miscues, no mistakes, it was perfectly planned and executed. I have been bragging to…
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