5 Days Katavi National Park Tanzania
Katavi National Park Tanzania Travel off the beaten track to one of Tanzania’s most remote destinations and enjoy that feeling of having Africa all to yourself. Katavi National Park is Tanzania’s third largest national park and games drives will include encounters with some of Tanzania’s largest concentrations of hippo, crocodile and buffalo. Visit between May and June to catch migratory birds. Highlights of this safari include game drives, bush lunches or breakfasts and sundowners around a campfire. Add on an optional Night Game Drive or book a private vehicle for a more exclusive safari experience.
Starting price $5680 per person while single room supplement $890. (Minimum of 4 seats in the flight).
Whatever your arrival time at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver guide from our office will be there waiting for you with a warm welcoming smile, relax in your comfortable vehicle as he takes you to your hotel in Arusha. On your journey to the hotel, you will get a brief impression of this large, bustling, commercial city. Depending on your arrival time you may either meet with your safari expert today for a briefing or in the morning early before you start your safari.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Katavi MONDAY – Morning Shared Charter Flight from Arusha Airport to Katavi Airstrip. Vehicle transfer to the lodge combined with game drives (if time allows). Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening game drives (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge. Shared Charter Flights operate on Mondays and Thursdays only.
After breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive at the Katavi National Park. Return to the lodge for brunch/early lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.
After breakfast, depart the lodge for a full day game drive at the Katavi National Park with a packed lunch. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon. Evening sundowner, dinner and overnight at the lodge. Book an optional night game drive.
THURSDAY – After breakfast, the morning vehicle transfer to Katavi Airstrip combined with game drive (if time allows). Shared Charter Flight from Katavi Airstrip to Arusha Airport with packed lunch. Shared Charter Flights operate on Mondays and Thursdays only
Price Includes/Excludes
Price Includes
- Airport transfers:After your safari, relax and enjoy a convenient transfer to JRO or your accommodation in Arusha/Moshi.
- 4WD Safari vehicle: Explore the wild in comfort and style with a dedicated 4WD vehicle featuring a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing.
- Accommodation: Rest and recharge before and after your adventure with comfortable accommodation in Moshi (double occupancy) for one night each. A delicious breakfast (B&B plan) will be included each morning.
- Expert Guidance: A knowledgeable and English-speaking driver/guide will be by your side throughout the journey. They’ll share their expertise, ensuring you don’t miss a thing. (Guides in other languages are available upon request, just let us know!).
- All-inclusive Permits: Leave the paperwork to us! Park entrance fees, government charges, and conservation taxes are all included, ensuring a seamless and stress-free safari.
- Delicious Meals & Drinks: Savor delicious meals and refreshing drinks during your safari. We provide all meals and drinking water throughout your adventure. At 5-star accommodations, alcoholic beverages (except premium brands and spirits) are also included.
- All-inclusive Permits: Park entrance, camping, forest conservation, and even rescue fees are covered, ensuring a smooth and stress-free climb for you.
- All game drives as per itinerary: Go on exciting game drives as outlined in your personalized itinerary. These expertly planned drives will maximize your chances of seeing Tanzania’s incredible wildlife.
- Camping Essentials (Basic Camping Option): When you choose to go on a camping safari with us, all necessary camping equipment, including tents and a dedicated cook, will be provided.
Price Excludes
- Tipping: Tipping your guides and camp/lodge staff is a kind gesture to acknowledge their hard work and excellent service. While tipping is not mandatory, it is certainly appreciated.
- Optional Lodge Services: spa treatments, laundry services, and other add-on amenities offered by your lodge are typically not included.
- Additional Food & Drink: Alcoholic beverages (except those included at 5-star accommodations) and other drinks outside your meal plan are not covered.
- Travel Logistics: Flights, travel insurance, and visas are not included.
- Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, personal shopping, and other incidental costs are your responsibility.
FAQs for Safaris
Katavi National Park is located in western Tanzania, near the town of Mpanda, and is part of the Katavi Region.
Katavi is known for its remote wilderness, fewer crowds, large concentrations of wildlife, and an authentic safari experience.
The dry season (June to October) is the best time to visit when wildlife congregates around water sources, making it easier to spot animals.
Popular activities include game drives, walking safaris, bird watching, and exploring the seasonal Katuma River and floodplains.
Yes, many travelers combine Katavi with Mahale Mountains National Park for a unique safari and chimpanzee trekking experience.
Yes, most lodges offer guided safari tours with expert guides who provide insights into the park’s wildlife and ecosystems.
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EXCELLENTVerified Excellent and exceptional experience! My experience couldn't be better and I couldn't recommend Nyange more! They are excellent and I'm super satisfied with everything.I booked my climbing to Kilimanjaro with them and everything was perfect from the starting communication to the very last second I was with them.I'm a woman solo traveler and I felt safe every single time.All the staff is very nice, helpful and attentive. They really make the phrase "come as a client, leave as a friend" come true, I'll miss everyone! Special thanks to my guide in Kilimanjaro: Amnaay (if you wanna go with him, I assure you'll have a fun and pleasant time! He knows a lot, is very encouraging and literally held me when I couldn't walk anymore. I don't know if I could reach the summit without him and all the other guys that came with me - the cooker, waiter and porters, everyone special, very professional and has their space in my heart).They arranged everything I needed: my commuting from the city center to the farm (their farm is amaaaaazing, beautiful and the room was super comfortable and clean and with a breathtaking view of Kilimanjaro. All the delicious food they make is local - with ingredients from the farm), even in my last night Amnaay asked them if they could cook Ugali for me, and they did!The owner, Praise, is also very caring and himself always make sure that everything is ok, always having nice conversations, asking if I need something, etc.I could be here writing a review of 50 pages only speaking good things about them. Highly recommend! It was for sure the best experience in my life and thanks for them!Verified Highly Recommend Nyange Adventures - a life changing experience I highly recommend Nyange Adventures. Amina coordinated our tour and was extremely helpful, communicative, and accommodating. We did a 9-day safari and 3-days in Zanzibar all coordinated through Nyange Adventures for our honeymoon. It was the perfect amount of time if you plan to do both Central Serengeti (most popular) and Northern Serengeti (Wildebeest migration in September), which we did. I wish we had more time in Zanzibar, and we could have easily spent 5-7 days there and scuba dived. Our safari was exceptional because our guide, Joseph, was top notch. Joseph is so kind and professional. He went out of his way to make sure we had an incredible experience. Joseph knew where to go, when to wake up, and he was just as excited to see the wildlife as we were, which made it even better. Our stays were mid-tier, and we always had a shower and bathroom. Some stays were better than others, admittedly, but the food was always delicious and the hospitality of the staff was incredible. Be prepared to spend a lot of time in the car and on bumpy, wild, and remote roads... remember that is what a safari entails. Be patient and let go of control. In order to access once-in-a-lifetime nature, you have to rough it a bit. We enjoyed learning more about the history of Tanzania (Tan-gan-ika) and Swahili culture. Do not skip the tribe immersions (we met the Hadzabe, Datoga, and Masai tribes). Pay your white people tax and spread USD tips around. Bring a lot of cash with you as we had trouble accessing ATMs. I wish we brought more cash, so we didn't have to waste time figuring out how to pay once we arrived. Amina warned me, but I didn't understand and if I went again, I would bring even more USD. Hadiya was our guide in Zanzibar. We did a walking tour with her. She was very informative, kind, and helpful. Skip the spice tour if you can... it is a big tourist trap. After a safari, you might want some time to decompress at these incredible beaches. Be prepared that the tides are strong and occur in the middle of the day. Amina booked a perfect hotel for us - the Sunshine Marine Lodge. In Zanzibar, it really matters where you stay! My only regret is not scuba diving. We ended our days on safari with a campfire and a dancing ceremony. I would highly recommend learning Swahili words and using Swahili language with locals. There is a lot to learn from the people who live in Tanzania - every person we met had a unique story and shared more about their way of life. Be patient. Embrace their culture and learn something. I really didn't want to leave and I can't wait to go back. I think about this experience every day.Verified Best team ever! I can honestly say that this was one of the best experiences I have ever had traveling. It was made special because of the amazing people who supported our trek up Kily- from our awesome guides, Amnaay and Musa, to Oscar, our chef, who prepared delicious meals to Steve, our waiter,who ensured all of our needs were met to Mohammed who ensured our tents and sleeping quarters were up to snuff and ever porter who supported our hike. Everyday I looked forward to seeing our team on the mountain, they always had smiles on their faces and were cheering us along the way. We became family as we shared time together and I learned to trust my team. Nyange Adventures is top notch and I highly recommend Nyange for your trek up Kily!Verified Trip of a lifetime in the Ngorongoro crater with Rashidi Spent three days with Rashidi at the Ngorongoro crater and had the time of a life. Rashidi is an excellent guide. Not only can he spot the mammals, sometimes from kilometers away. But he can spot birds too. He can recognize the calls and finds them when they are hidden in thick bush. His English is great and he is knowledgeable about the land and people as well. We saw giraffes, lions, elephants, rhinos, serval cats, water buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, plus over 30 species of birds! Can’t recommend this company and Rashidi enough.Verified Overnight guide tour to Ngorongoro Crater We had a very last minute opportunity with 3 extra days on a Tanzania mission trip and Nyange did a beautiful job arranging two nights at Ngorongoro Crater with a full day of birding and wildlife in the Crater. They welcomed us at Kilamanjaro International Airport and drove us to Dodoma and the end of the three days. Arrangements were great. Praise was very prompt with queries and helping get myself my wife and three friends all set up. Rashid was our guide and driver, took excellent care of us and demonstrated great guiding skills identifying birds large and small along with really good wildlife finds including 3 rhinos and a Serval Cat. I would highly recommend this group to anyone.Verified Roof of Africa From the Safari to Kilimanjaro to ZanzibarEverything was arranged and sorted by these guysWhat a truly spellbinding experience into the heart of TanzaniaOne for the booksExtremely reliable company and staffVerified Terriffic Tanzania We had the most amazing, interesting and memorable adventure in Tanzania. We had a 12-days adventure meeting tripes, local people in the villages, safari tours, waterfalls and farms. We had Francis Boniphase as our guide during the entire trip. He is very friendly and is curious to learn and give his knowledge to us. We also met the owner of the Nyange (Praise Nyange) who gave us some awesome experiences on his farm.Verified Made it with Nyange! My son and I just reached the summit on the 8 day Lemosho climb with the fabulous crew of Nyange. Special shout out to our guide Amnaay and the assistant guide Henry, without whom we would not have succeeded. On summit day, they carried our day packs, kept us at a steady pace (believe me, that is a good thing), when at several points I was ready to give up. We were one of the first ones to get there just in time to watch to most glorious sunrise. Then, they pretty much held on to us on the rapid and harrowing decent. I found Nyange hightly recommened in Stedman's book. It is a small local outfit that supports KPAP. The owner, who was once a porter, even came to say hi to us during our last day in Moshi. There are lots of operators, a couple of them had huge groups of trekkers, and I am sure they all do a fine job, but I chose to go with a local company and I am so glad I did. And, don't let anyone tell you Kilimanjaro is easy. It was very, very hard!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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