Katavi National Park
Katavi National Park is a Tanzanian national park created in 1974 and is located in Katavi Region, Tanzania. It is a very remote park that is less frequently visited than other Tanzanian national parks. The park is approximately 4,471 square kilometers (1,726 sq mi) in area, which makes it the third largest national park in Tanzania. The park encompasses the Katuma River and the seasonal Lake Katavi and Lake Chada floodplains.
| Katavi National Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Katavi National Park at sunset | |
| Location | Tanzania |
| Nearest city | Mpanda |
| Coordinates | 6°50′S 31°15′E |
| Area | 4471 km2 |
| Established | 1974 |
| Visitors | 3135 (in 2012) |
| Governing body | Tanzania National Parks Authority |
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Wildlife of Katavi National Park
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