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katavi
C o n
t a c t s:
Plot 29-A
Karanga Drive
P.O. Box 855
Moshi-Kilimanjaro
t/f:
+255 27 27 50248
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info@ahsantetours.com
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Location |
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Rukwa Region,
Tanzania
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Gazetted |
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1974. At
the time, it had an area of only 2,253 sq km.
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1997
it was extended to 4,500 sq km.
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Circuit |
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Western |
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Area |
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4,500 sq km
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Topography |
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Grassy Katavi
flood plain to the north, miombo woodland in the west and center,
the Katuma River and several seasonal lakes
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Main
Features |
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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.
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Remoteness;
Imagine Katavi as a ‘Lost World’
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Animal
life |
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You are likely to see zebras, giraffes, leopards, elephants and lion
in addition to roan and sable antelopes.
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Birdlife |
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Katavi is also excellent place for bird-watchers, especially around
its lakes. There are over 400 species recorded to date.
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Best time
to visit |
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June to
November/December |
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