Katavi National Park is the third largest national park in Tanzania, located between the valleys of the Rift Valley in the southwest. Katavi, a desolate land with few visitors, is isolated from the world without obstacles, showcasing the astonishing face of Africa from hundreds of years ago to fearless tourists.

Katavi National Park is situated on the floodplains south of the Mahale Mountains, around Lake Katavi. This park is one of the most difficult to reach, attracting only adventurous souls to experience the true primitive atmosphere. The surface of Katavi is extremely dull, covered with endless short grass, while small woodlands serve as shelter for elusive gazelles, black antelopes, and colorful antelopes.

July to October is the best time to visit Katavi National Park, where crocodiles, hippos, and flocks of crowned cranes inhabit the lake. The woodlands, shrubs, lakes, and marshes here attract over 400 bird species. Jaguars, lions, elephants, zebras, antelopes, Southern Reedbucks, and topi antelopes dwell in the shallow grass and shrubbery. Katavi is also one of the largest habitats of wild buffaloes, with a population of up to 1,600 individuals.

Katavi National Park

Reasons to Visit: One of the largest habitats of wild buffaloes in Africa

Continent: Africa

Country: Tanzania

Region: Rukwa Region