Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park, situated in western Tanzania, is a vast and remote wilderness spanning about 4,471 square kilometres. As the third-largest national park in Tanzania, it remains largely untouched. Visitors can observe four of the Big Five - elephants, lions, buffaloes, and leopards. The park is famous for hosting some of the world's largest herds of large mammals, including a thousand-strong buffalo herd, and it has dense populations of hippos and crocodiles.

Katavi is part of the western safari circuit, along with Lake Tanganyika, the Mahale Mountains, and Gombe Stream National Park. While less visited due to its remote location and higher travel costs, the park is known for its abundant birdlife with over 400 species. Katavi also holds local legends, featuring the legendary tamarind tree believed to house the spirit of a great huntsman named Katabi, adding cultural significance to the park's natural wonders.

Entry Fees to Katavi National Park:
Park Entry Fee:
EAC: Adult – TSH 5,000, Child – TSH 2000
Resident: Adult – $15, Child - $5
Non-EAC: Adult - $30, Child - $10

Special Activities:
Walking Safaris:
Short walks for adults(1 to 2 hours): EAC – TSH 5000, Residents - $20, Non-EAC - $20
Short walks for children: EAC – TSH 2500, Residents: $10, Non-EAC - $10
Long Walks for adults (above 4 hours): EAC – TSH 10000, Residents - $25, Non-EAC - $25
Long Walks for children: EAC – 5000, Residents - $15, Non EAC - $15

Night Game Drives:
EAC: Adult – TSH 10,000, Child – TSH 5000
Resident: Adult – $50, Child - $25
Non-EAC: Adult - $50, Child - $25

Entrance Gates to Katavi National Park:
Katavi National Park has two entrance gates:
1. Sitalike Gate: The Sitalike Gate provides access to the eastern part of the park. It is closest to the Ikuu River and the seasonal Lake Chada. The town closest to Sitalike Gate is Mpanda.
2. Chada Gate: The Chada Gate provides access to the western part of the park. It is closest to Lake Katavi and the seasonal Lake Chada. The town closest to Chada Gate is Mpanda.