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Summary
Katavi National Park is the third-largest national park in Tanzania, has big herds of animals but is a less travelled place. There is not much population of tourist motor vehicles, this allows a tourist to watch any animals for a long time without the interference of other noisy motor vehicles. Lake Tanganyika is the second big & deepest lake in the world. 16% of lake freshwater in the world is found in this lake. It's situated along the Rift Valley zone and has the most beautiful shores and mountains beside it. Nkondwe waterfall is the only waterfall in Tanzania which its flow hides in the rocks show up later.
Package Includes
Traveler pickup is offered we pick up from any hotel in katavi region/ airport
Package Excludes
alcohols, souvenirs and any expenses of personal nature
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Bird Photography
- Boat Cruise
- Dance
- Wildlife Photography
- Bird Watching
- Culture
- Photo-safari
Places
- Katavi National Park, Tanzania
- Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage throughout
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Mpanda Traditional dance
Activities Included
Dance Party Culture Animal Tracking Camping Cheetah Tracking Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Night drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safari Bird Photography Morning Drives Caravanning Sports Boat Cruise Canoeing Sailing Snorkeling DivingWelcome to Katavi, TANZANIA. Upon arrival at Mpanda Airport, you’ll meet and greet our friendly Tanzanian representative, who will pick you up and transfer by car/minibus to Mpanda town on the base of the magnificent Lyamba lya mfipa Mountains and hills. The drive from the airport is in places scenic if you consider that the indigenous people’s activities along the town portray the true African lifestyle accompanying you for most of the journey to Mpanda. Upon arrival in the town, proceed for accommodation and dinner. Overnight at Lyamba lya mfipa Hotel in Mpanda. During the evening you will have a privilege to enjoy the beautiful traditional dances from the natives accompanied by the barbeque- bonfire to welcome you to the land of hospitality.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Mpanda, Tanzania
Travel Time: 2 hrs
Day 2Game drive to wildelife
Activities Included
Dance Party Culture Animal Tracking Camping Cheetah Tracking Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Night drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safari Bird Photography Morning Drives Caravanning Sports Boat Cruise Canoeing Sailing Snorkeling DivingStart your day very early with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Together with your Safari guide and our representative, you'll proceed on a lifetime adventure towards Katavi National Park for a morning game drive. The park with its shallow lake depth is known for its over 250 bird species, primate-filled forests (look out for the long-tailed Guenon monkeys) and grassy plains. A large area of the park is covered by bushes and plain land which is home to colonies of Vouchers and other water birds. Apart from elephants, you might also spot giraffes, hippos, waterbuck and impalas while the forests near the lake are teeming with noisy groups of monkeys and baboons. From the pop-up roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the sights and sounds of nature. In the late afternoon, you will leave the Katavi National Park.
Day 3Nkondwe waterfall & Majimoto (Hotspring)
Activities Included
Dance Party Culture Animal Tracking Camping Cheetah Tracking Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Night drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safari Bird Photography Morning Drives Caravanning Sports Boat Cruise Canoeing Sailing Snorkeling DivingToday you will be able to freshen up and relax at the Hot spring. A drive from Mpanda to Majimoto village is impressive but bumpy. These are the clear and not turquoise waters of the Chemka Hot Springs, an oasis of geothermal warmth that bubbles up from underground. Surrounded by lush forest alive with birdsong and the call of monkeys, the Chemka Hot Springs is an ideal place to ease those tired legs after a strenuous ascent up Mpanda. They’re a little bit of heaven that’s perfect for a day trip, and those warm clear waters invite you to linger and explore but not to swim. If you really don’t want to leave just yet, we can organize afternoon barbeque or even an overnight stay. After having lunch, your tour guide will take you to Nkondwe waterfall, where you can see the beautiful waterfalls hitting the basin ground and hides in the rocks then ascend up to the rocks. You will return refreshed, revitalized and relaxed.
Day 4Karema Caves & Lake Tanganyika Beach games
Activities Included
Dance Party Culture Animal Tracking Camping Cheetah Tracking Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Night drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safari Bird Photography Morning Drives Caravanning Sports Boat Cruise Canoeing Sailing Snorkeling DivingAfter having breakfast at your hotel, our professional tour guides will drive you to Karema, the place where you will have time to see the old structures of Great Britain missionaries such as the First dispensary, Graves yards, the old cemetery of the first African Medical Doctor (Dr Adriano Atiman) & the First white-Nun Cemetery, Old Catholic Church which dated back 1876 built by muddy bricks, Caves used by Tribal chiefs to hide in times of Battles, this is the long tunnel to the second deepest lake in the World- Lake Tanganyika. After such a historical tour, you will have time to visit the beauty of Lake Tanganyika here you’ll have time to share stories with Sailor villagers and enjoying beach games meanwhile a barbeque awaits you.
Day 5Tanganyika Spotfishing&Bustani ya Ndege
Activities Included
Dance Party Culture Animal Tracking Camping Cheetah Tracking Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Night drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safari Bird Photography Morning Drives Caravanning Sports Boat Cruise Canoeing Sailing Snorkeling DivingStart your day very early with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Together with your Safari guide and our representative, proceed in a lifetime adventure towards Ikola Baach, Lake Tanganyika, a hidden gem, a perfect place to relax and unwind from the busy city life. The remote Rift Valley Lake on the border of Tanzania & DRC is only 120km from Mpanda and therefore the perfect getaway for a day. Pure tranquillity and beautiful nature await you at the lake. Our fibre boat will take you to the quiet lake zone where you can do Spot fishing and see various species of Aquatic amphibs including Aquarium fishes. Explore the area, swim in the crystal clear water, kayak across borders or simply enjoy the stunning vistas of an untouched Africa. After getting back to the beach, you will be taken to visit Bustani ya Ndege (Garden of Birds), here you can enjoy various species of birds in the forest, you will hear birds songs and see their nests.
Day 6End of tour
Activities Included
Dance Party Culture Animal Tracking Camping Cheetah Tracking Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Hiking Landscape photography Night drive Self-drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safari Bird Photography Morning Drives Caravanning Sports Boat Cruise Canoeing Sailing Snorkeling DivingDepending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to Mpanda Airport to take a flight back. If you are flying out of Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro, we will arrange a connection flight for you to catch your flight back home.
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comClients are advised to consult our embassy/ high commission allocated to their countries since visa requirements may be subjected to changes.
