One of the last true wildernesses in Africa is Katavi National Park, situated in a very remote part of Tanzania. As this parks lies completely off the beaten track and does not belong either to Tanzanias popular parks in the countries Northern circle (Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara NPs) or Southern circle (Selous, Ruaha, Mikumi NPs) it is only scarcely visited.
But this is Katavis greatest asset – you will hardly meet other visitors when in the park, and there is plenty of wildlife around. Huge herds of buffalo, zebra and hippo roam plains and lakes, and there are relevant numbers of carnivores around: lion, leopard, even cheetah. In Katavi you can even encounter African wild dogs. Of course you can stay in the national Parks camp sites, for those of you who like it more posh there is Katavi Wildlife Camp.

The camp is open from June through to end of February. Rainy season in this part of Tanzania normally commences around November, and the park does have black cotton soil which is very difficult when wet. Access to the parks is quite demanding when you self drive with your own vehicle or hire 4×4, but for this lodge you might want to fly-in, which is possible from Dar-es Salaam as well from Ruaha NP. Charter flight services from Arusha are no problem either.
How much does it cost? List prices are like follows:
The high season rate is US$445 plus $60 park fees per person per night. This rate includes full board accommodation, 2 game drives per day in open vehicle with guide, tea, coffee and laundry. This is valid June through to the end of October.
The low season rate is US$395 plus $60 fees.
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