Explore Katavi National Park in Tanzania’s Lush Green Season Overview

Experience the green season in Katavi National Park like never before. This 5-day safari is designed for bird watchers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts seeking vibrant landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unique photo opportunities. The park comes alive during December to May, with lush vegetation, flowing rivers, and spectacular wildlife activity.

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Highlights:

Bird Watching Paradise – Spot rare and migratory birds, including African fish eagles, carmine bee-eaters, and colorful kingfishers.

Lush Green Landscapes – Experience Katavi at its most vibrant, with rivers, swamps, and dense floodplains teeming with life.

Photography Opportunities – Capture breathtaking wildlife scenes, stunning landscapes, and unique green-season lighting.

Wildlife Encounters – Observe elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, and more in a less-crowded park environment.

Bush Camp Option – Spend a night under the stars for a fully immersive wilderness experience.

Itinerary Overview:

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Katavi

Arrive via light aircraft or overland transfer and meet your guide. Settle into your lodge or tented camp, and enjoy an afternoon orientation and optional game drive. Evening at leisure with sunset over the savannah.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive & Birding

Begin early with a guided game drive focusing on wildlife and birding. Capture photographs of elephants, buffalo, hippos, and bird species along riverbanks and floodplains. Afternoon game drive with picnic lunch in the park.

Day 3: Walking Safari & Bird Photography

Enjoy a guided walking safari, perfect for observing smaller wildlife, tracking animals, and photographing birds up close. Afternoon at leisure or optional photography-focused walk.

Day 4: Bush Camp & Green Season Exploration

Travel deeper into the park for a bush camp experience (optional). Explore lush floodplains, photograph wildlife in dramatic green-season landscapes, and enjoy a night under the stars.

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Day 5: Morning Game Drive & Departure

Early morning game drive for final wildlife and bird sightings. Return to camp for breakfast, then transfer to your departure point with unforgettable memories of Katavi’s green-season wilderness.

Why Choose This Safari?

Ideal for Birding & Photography: The green season brings abundant birds and vibrant scenery.

Exclusive Wilderness Experience: Less crowded, untouched areas of Katavi National Park.

Combination of Walking & Vehicle Safaris: Enjoy wildlife both up close on foot and at distance in vehicles.

Immersive Bush Camp Experience: Sleep under the stars in the heart of Katavi.