Mpanda, a charming town nestled in western Tanzania, awaits your flight from Dar es Salaam. Your journey will take you from Mpanda to Katavi National Park, a hidden gem in Tanzania celebrated for its serene environment and rich wildlife. A popular local eatery will provide you with a delightful brunch before you head to Katavi National Park.

After completing the necessary paperwork, you will check into your hotel and savor lunch before setting off on your first game drive to witness the park’s famous elephant and lion populations. Come back to the lodge after the sun goes down for a delightful dinner and a peaceful night in the African wilderness, surrounded by the stars.

Accommodation:

• Foxes Camp Katavi
• Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge
• Chada Katavi Lodge
• TANAPA Bandas

Get ready for your morning game drive after breakfast, and then go back to the banda to freshen up before your early lunch. In the afternoon, you may relax at the banda’s pool or catch a nap before going on an evening adventure. Enjoy a sunset drink, a delicious meal, and a comfortable sleep in Katavi National Park.

Accommodation:

• Foxes Camp Katavi
• Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge
• Chada Katavi Lodge
• TANAPA Bandas

Today unfolds as yet another breathtaking experience in Katavi. Visitors can choose to start their day with an early morning game drive prior to breakfast or take a relaxed morning at camp, enjoying the serene environment, indulging in a delightful meal, and participating in the afternoon game drive. In the afternoon, the game drive presents an opportunity to observe the park’s wildlife at its peak activity as predators’ start their hunts and herbivores gather near water sources.

Accommodation:

• Foxes Camp Katavi
• Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge
• Chada Katavi Lodge
• TANAPA Bandas

Embark on a walking expedition across the Katavi floodplain with an army ranger in the morning to gain a deeper understanding of the park. While strolling through the prairies, be vigilant for a variety of wildlife species, including hippos, bison, and elephants. The ranger will provide intriguing information about the ecosystem and identify animal trails and signals as they travel. For the day, unwind at Banda before embarking on a night wildlife excursion to observe nocturnal animals, including civets, hyenas, and leopards. As you listen to the sounds of the shrubbery under the starlit sky, the darkness of the night lends an element of mystique and exhilaration to the expedition.

Accommodation:

• Foxes Camp Katavi (katavi Wildlife Camp)
• Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge
• Chada Katavi Lodge
• TANAPA Bandas

You will embark on a guided wildlife drive to Ikuu on your final day in Katavi, following which you will return to the camp or lodge. You’ll then drive to Mpanda and stay in a pre-arranged hotel. The following day, you will be ready for your flight to Dar es Salaam.

Accommodation:

• Nangero Royal Hotel
• Home Ground Hotel

Our driver will transfer you from the hotel to the airport in time for your flight back to Dar es Salaam after breakfast. As you board your flight, you may feel a sense of gratitude for the memories you have created. Saying goodbye to Katavi region, you know that you will always carry a piece of its untamed beauty with you wherever you go.