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Location and size
the Park is located in Southwest Tanzania, east of Lake Tanganyika. The headquarters at Sitalike lie 40km (25 miles) south of Mpanda town. Its size is 4,471 sq km (1,727 sq miles).
Getting there
Charter flights from Dar or Arusha.  A tough but spectacular day drives from Mbeya (550 km/340 miles); or in the dry season only from Kigoma (390 km/240 miles). It is possible to reach Mpanda by rail from Dar via Tabora, then to catch public transport to Sitalike, where game drives can be arranged. If traveling overland, allow plenty of time to get there and back.

Interesting features

The bulk of Katavi supports a hypnotically featureless cover of twisted woodland, home to substantial but elusive populations of the localized eland, sable and roan antelopes. But the main focus for game viewing within the park is the Katuma River and associated floodplains such as the seasonal Lakes Katavi and Chada. During the rainy season, these lush, marshy lakes are a haven for myriad water birds, and they also support Tanzania’s densest concentrations of hippo and croc What to do Walking, driving and camping safaris. Near Lake Katavi visit the tamarind tree inhabited by the spirit of the legendary hunter Katabi (for whom the park is named) - offerings are still left here by locals seeking the spirit’s blessing. When to go The dry season (May-October). Roads within the park are often flooded during the rainy season but may be passable from mid-December to February. Accommodation Two seasonal luxury tented camps overlooking Lake Chada.; also a rest house at Sitalike and campsites inside the park. Basic but clean hotels at Mpanda may be the best place to rest.