National Parks and Places of Attractions

Katavi National Park

Gombe Stream National Park

Mahale Mountains National Park

Selous Game Reserve

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Ruaha National Park

Mikumi National Park

Arusha National Park

Tarangire National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti National Park

Park Overview

Katavi National Park

Tanzania's third largest national park, it lies in the remote southwest of the country, within a truncated arm of the Rift Valley that terminates in the shallow, brooding expanse of Lake Rukwa.

lion in katavi

wildlife in Katavi National Park

Location: Rukwa Region, Tanzania
- At the time, it had an area of only 2,253 sq km.
- 1997 it was extended to 4,500 sq km.
- Circuit Western

Gazetted: 1974.

Topography:
Grassy Katavi flood plain to the north, miombo woodland in the west and center, the Katuma River and several seasonal lakes

Main Features:
- Katavi is noted for its buffalo herds, which are said to be among the largest in Tanzania, as well as for its hippo and crocodiles. Along with Ruaha National Park, it is one of the few places where you have a decent chance of seeing both roan and sable antelopes. Katavi is also in a remote location and because of this the park receives few visitors which in turn makes the park a heaven for those tourists who love peace.

- Remoteness; Imagine Katavi as a ‘Lost World’

Animal life:
You are likely to see zebras, giraffes, leopards, elephants and lion in addition to roan and sable antelopes.

Birdlife:
Katavi is also excellent place for bird-watchers, especially around its lakes. There are over 400 species recorded to date.

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