The amazing wildlife of Katavi National Park

Hippos grunting and snorting in the pool. One of the attractions in Katavi national park is a hippo population of over 500. PHOTOI ELISHA MAYALLAH.

What you need to know:

  • The park is defined by two major landscapes: the valley floor and the two escarpments that border it. The valley floor is mostly flat woodland savannah, dissected by rivers, floodplains, and shallow seasonal lakes. The escarpments vary from sheer cliffs to inselbergs and mountainous areas.