Katavi National Park
A remote park, during the dry season Katavi National Park is home to large herds of wildebeest, giraffes, elephants and zebras.
The Katuma River runs through the park and Lakes Katavi and Chada flood across the plains offering an array of habitats for the parks wildlife.
Because of the parks remoteness, it is more challenging to access so attracts less visitors, with only a few permanent campgrounds.
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