Time For A Vibrant Southern Adventure

Katavi is isolated and undiscovered by all but the most ardent safari goers. The national park encompasses huge grassland plains, marshland, rugged hills, woodland, lakes and rivers which, when combined with the surrounding game reserves of Rukwa, Lukwati and Luafi, form a great ecosystem of some 25,000 square kilometres. What’s even more appealing is that there with only a couple of permanent camps and just a few hundred visitors a year, you’ll get it virtually to yourself.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Songwe Airport Pick-up & Transfer To Katavi 

Our guide will pick you up at Songwe Airport and give you a quick briefing then transfer to Katavi National Park and it takes about 9hours drive. You will stop for lunch on the way to Katavi and we will be able to arrive there for dinner and overnight stay at TANAPA Bandas.

Day 2:  Full-day Katavi Game Drive

We will spend a full day in a game drive in Katavi National Park whereby after a breakfast we depart for the morning game drive. During this time most predators are active so there is great chance to spot different animals like a big pride of lion, elephant, hippo, impala, zebra and other animals. You will back at the Bandas for a hot lunch and after keep up with teh afternoon game drive till evening and then drive back for the dinner and a cozy overnight at TANAPA Bandas.

Day 3: Katavi & Transfer To Kigoma Town

After an early morning breakfast at the Bandas, we will drive to Kigoma where we will have dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation.

Day 4: Gombe Nature Discoveries

After our breakfast we drive to Gombe Stream National Park and finally getting there by boat. You will have your hot lunch upon arrival where you will see the chimpanzee and Lake Tanganyika, enjoying a guided spot fishing in the Lake and dinner followed by a cozy overnight stay at your accommodation.

Day 5: Morning Chimpanzee Trekking & Departure

After our early morning breakfast, we start a chimpanzee tracking in the forest, climbs to the Kakombe waterfalls, and also climb to Jame's peak. Then later catch a boat back to Kigoma town for dinner and overnight stay in your accommodation or transfered to Kigoma airport for your scheduled local flight.

• What to Pack:

  • Neutral-colored clothing (khaki, green, beige).

  • A warm jacket for early morning game drives.

  • Binoculars, a good camera with a zoom lens, and extra memory cards/batteries.

  • Sunscreen, hat, and high-quality sunglasses.

  • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (especially for the walking safari).

From $ 5,970 pp

• Inclusions

  • Hot lunch & snacks
  • 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing
  • All sightseeing and game drives as specified
  • Park fee
  • Roundtrip flights
  • Bottled mineral water, soft drinks, beers during the safari
  • Private professional driver guide
  • Government taxes and unlimited mileage during game drives 

    Exclusions

    • International and domestic flights
    • Personal expenses (e.g., telephone, laundry, additional beverages)
    • Tips for the safari guide
    • Travel insurance
    • Visa fees
    • Optional activities beyond the safari.