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Katavi is a classic dry-country reserve. During the Wet season, from November to April, the wildlife disperses into the woodland and wildlife viewing becomes a challenge. The heat and humidity is oppressive in the Wet season. After the rains, the Katuma River is reduced to a narrow stream, and the floodplains become a magnet for wildlife.
Best Time
August to October
High Season
July to October (Katavi is rarely crowded)
Low Season
April and May (Many lodges are closed)
Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall)
Worst Weather
November to April (Wet season)
May to October –Dry Season
- Vegetation is thin, so animals are easier to spot
- It is clear and sunny – rain is very rare
- Malaria risk is lowered because there are fewer mosquitoes
- Humidity and heat is less oppressive
- It is very dry and dusty
- Some lodges might still be closed in May
Wildlife Photos
November to April –Wet Season
- The scenery is lush
- November to May is low season with better rates
- Migratory birds are present, and bird watching is at its prime
- Roads might be hard to travel
- Most wildlife disperses into the woodland and wildlife viewing becomes very hard
- Many lodges close for the whole Wet season or part of it
- It gets very hot and humid, and there are many mosquitoes and other insects
Wildlife Photos
Best Time to Go to Tanzania by Major Park
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Katavi National Park
