KATAVI
"Tanzania's primeval frontier, where nature remains unedited and tourists are a rarity."
Vibe
Pure Wild
Sightings
Massive Density
Privacy
Absolute
Access
Remote Air
The Theater of Survival
Katavi isn't a curated safari; it is a raw survival story. During the dry season, the Katuma River becomes a clash point for thousands of animals.
The Hippo Bottleneck
Witness up to 600 hippos crammed into a single mud-hole—a brutal, cinematic display of territorial power.
The Buffalo Hordes
Home to Africa's largest concentrations, where herds of 3,000 buffalo kick up dust clouds visible for miles.
Field Intelligence
- Far West Location: Bordering Lake Rukwa.
- Apex Predator High: High lion/buffalo interaction.
- Expedition Style: Fly-in safaris only.
The Heavyweights of Katavi
The Apex Hunters
Lions here are legendary for their size and bravery, often taking down buffalo in spectacular daylight hunts.
LIONS • LEOPARDS • WILD DOGSThe River Giants
Crocodiles retreat into riverbank caves during the dry heat, sharing mud with hundreds of territorial hippos.
600+ HIPPOS • MUD CAVE CROCSPrimeval Plains
Miombo woodlands and floodplains sustain massive zebra, topaz, and the rare Roan antelope.
3000+ BUFFALO • ROAN ANTELOPEDry Season
JUNE – OCTOBER
This is peak drama. Water vanishes, predators wait at the pools, and the dust creates an atmosphere of pure tension.
Green Season
NOVEMBER – MAY
The park transforms into a lush, green swamp. It becomes a sanctuary for 420 bird species and newborn calves.
- Birding Paradise
- Stunning Landscapes
Ready for the Wildest Walk in Africa?
Katavi offers guided walking safaris that track elephants and buffalo on foot—among the most exhilarating experiences on the continent.