Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park is the epitome of Africa's untouched wilderness. Located deep in western Tanzania, this park remains undiscovered by most tourists, making it a dream destination for safari purists. The vast floodplains of Katuma and Katisunga are the setting for massive wildlife gatherings, particularly buffaloes, which appear here in herds numbering several thousands. The most spectacular phenomenon in Katavi occurs at the end of the dry season. When the rivers shrink to a minimum, hundreds of hippos crowd together in the remaining deep pools. Crocodiles also retreat into caves along the riverbanks. This density of big game naturally attracts numerous predators such as lions and leopards hoping for an easy catch. Getting to Katavi is time-consuming and expensive, mostly possible only by chartered light aircraft. The few lodges in the park offer an exclusive atmosphere where you experience the true bush feeling. Meals are often served under the open sky, with a focus on hearty safari cuisine. The absolute best time to visit is the late dry season from August to October. During this phase, wildlife is at its most concentrated and dramatic scenes at the waterholes are guaranteed. During the rainy season, the park is nearly inaccessible as the plains flood and turn into a giant wetland.

Nearby cities

Mpanda

A remote border town providing access to the hard-to-reach Katavi National Park.

Mahale Mountains National Park

A remote paradise on Lake Tanganyika, world-famous for its wild chimpanzees and pristine sandy beaches.

Setti Fatma

A picturesque village at the end of the Ourika Valley, famous for its seven waterfalls.

Ouzoud

Home to Morocco's most spectacular waterfalls, surrounded by olive trees and wild monkeys.

History & landmarks

Demnate

One of Morocco's oldest cities, famous for the Imi n'Ifri natural bridge and its traditional pottery.

Skoura

A vast oasis with thousands of palms and historic mud-brick kasbahs like Kasbah Amridil.

More places

Atlas Foothills

Gentle hills at the foot of the High Atlas.

Katavi Forest Habitat

Forest area with wildlife.

Kasbah Telouet

A crumbling but once magnificent fortress in the High Atlas.

Ksar of Ait Benhaddou

A traditional mud-brick fortified village on the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech.

Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex

The largest concentrated solar power plant in the world, a milestone for renewable energy in Morocco.

Kasbah Taourirt

An impressive mud fortress in Ouarzazate that once belonged to the powerful Glaoui family.

Kasbah Amridil

One of the most spectacular kasbahs in the Skoura palm grove.

Ouarzazate Date Region

A center for the cultivation of dates.