3-Day Katavi National Park Safari-from Dar Es Salaam

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Fly Dar es Salaam to Katavi National Park

Your adventure begins with a scheduled morning flight from Dar es Salaam to Mpanda Airport then drive to Katavi National Park. Upon arrival, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your selected lodge or camp.
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 to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Katavi National Park

Best Time To Visit July to October

High Season July to October (Katavi is rarely crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Katavi NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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ZebraOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Katavi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive - Katavi National Park

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 maximize your time in the park. Continue exploring different habitats during the afternoon before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Katavi National Park

Accommodation:

Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Katavi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure Katavi National Park -Mpanda Airport fly back to Dar es Salaam

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge while taking in the final views of Katavi's spectacular wilderness. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short morning game drive before transferring to the Mpanda Airport.

Board your scheduled flight back to Dar es Salaam, soaring over Tanzania’s diverse landscapes one last time. Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), you will connect with your onward international flight home or proceed to your next destination, carrying unforgettable memories of Katavi's wild and untouched magic.

Main Destination:

Katavi National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.