Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Katavi National Park Safari from Kigoma with Night Game Drive

3 Days Round trip from Kigoma Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore vast savanna plains, woodlands, marshlands, and seasonal rivers
  • 02 Spot diverse wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and leopards
  • 03 Witness hippos crowding waterholes and crocodiles basking on riverbanks during the dry season
  • 04 Enjoy evening and night game drives for a chance to observe nocturnal species

Embark on an unforgettable 3-day adventure from Kigoma to the remote and wildlife-rich Katavi National Park. Witness breathtaking savanna landscapes, woodlands, marshes, and seasonal rivers teeming with diverse wildlife. Experience both day and night game drives, where you may spot elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, and more.

Embark on an evening or night game drive to explore Katavi's diverse habitats and wildlife activity after dark.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kigoma, Katavi National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive from Kigoma to Katavi and Evening Game Drive

  • Begin the day at 07:00 and drive from Kigoma to Katavi National Park.
  • Arrive at the park after approximately five hours of scenic travel.

  • Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch upon arrival within the park.

  • Embark on an evening or night game drive to explore Katavi's diverse habitats and wildlife activity after dark.

Spend the night at Tanapa Bandas on a full board basis.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Exploration in Katavi National Park

  • Wake up early and prepare for a full day of exploration in Katavi.
  • Discover vast grassland savannas, woodland, marshes, rugged hills, rivers, and lakes.

  • Observe large herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks, and hartebeests.

  • Track predators such as hyenas, prides of lions, leopards, wild dogs, and possibly cheetahs.

  • Witness hippos crowding remaining waterholes and crocodiles basking in the sun, especially during the dry season.

  • Return to Tanapa Bandas for dinner and an overnight stay on a full board basis.

3
Day 03

Return Drive from Katavi to Kigoma

  • Begin the morning with breakfast at 08:00.
  • Depart the park at 08:30 with a packed lunch for the return journey.

  • Drive through the picturesque landscapes and arrive back in Kigoma by afternoon.

Katavi National Park, savanna landscapes and marshes, Kigoma

Where this trip takes you

Katavi National Park, savanna landscapes and marshes, Kigoma

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kigoma 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Drive by car from Kigoma to Katavi
  • Game drives
  • Entrance fees
  • Accommodation within the park
  • Guiding fees
  • All meals and mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items such as souvenirs
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Accommodation in Kigoma/Hilltop Hotel

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kigoma, Tanzania
Tour start
Kigoma, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kigoma.

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