Katavi National Park, Tanzania

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KATAVI NATIONAL PARK

Katavi (2,253 km²) has to be one of the least known parks in Africa. And also one of the hardest to get to. One writer says that when he arrived there, there had been only 18 groups of tourists through in two years. This is mostly because all roads in, are strictly four wheel drive tracks, which become impassable in the rainy season. If you are travelling independently, the most likely route would be from Kigoma to Mpanda. Katavi is intriguing because of its remoteness and inaccessibility: the landscape is one of open grassy plains interspersed with brachystegia (miombo) woodland, acacia forests, small lakes and swampy wetlands. Elephant, buffalo (large herds), hippo, southern reedbuck, lion, leopard, eland, roan antelope, Defassa waterbuck and zebra are just some of the species found here. There are over 400 bird species, with some notable ‘specials’ like the Angolan pitta, black-faced barbet and blue swallow. The best time to visit is between July and October. Apart from vague reports of a lodge offering accommodation and a few very basic huts, visitors have to be totally self-sufficient and it is advisable to bring your own tent.


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