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Here you can enjoy a wilderness adventure with superb panoramas over the Katisunga Plains. Get off the beaten, well-trodden tourist tracks, finding animals who have little experience with humans! \r\n\r\nMbali Mbali Katavi Lodge melts into its natural environment, meaning that herds of animals are happy to approach the tents! Game drives take you further in amongst the wildlife, with night game drives an extra-special experience. Comfortable safari tents will await your return. ","accommodation_images":"","accommodation_rules":{"check_in_time":"","check_out_time":"","cancellation_prepayment":"","children_&_beds":"","age_restriction":"","pets":""},"room_description_group":{"room_description":"The Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge consists of only ten safari tents, with doubles, twins, or family tents. 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There is a scheduled, twice-weekly flight connecting Ruaha, Katavi, and Mahale, operated by Safari Air Link. \r\n\r\nMbali Mbali Lodges works with its sister company, Zantasair, providing twice-weekly charter flights between northern Tanzania and western Tanzania, including Katavi National Park. \r\n\r\nNote that Kilimanjaro International Airport, which is probably where you will arrive in the country, is about 46km (29 miles) from Arusha. Usually, Easy Travel Tanzania will pick you up and make the necessary arrangements, including the charter flight, to reach the park\u2019s airstrip. \r\n\r\nDriving to Katavi is impractical, as it takes two to three days from Dar es Salaam. The journey is very challenging and only for the truly adventurous! "},{"accommodation_faq_que":"How do I get to the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"If you are coming from\u202fKigoma, you can book a seat on the vehicle transfer to reach the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge. The cost is\u202f$200 per person\u202f(minimum of two seats required). Vehicle transfer from Ikuu Airstrip to the lodge (0.5 hrs), Mpanda to Katavi (2 hrs), and Kigoma to Katavi (7 hrs; at this time, Mbali Mbali strongly advises against this last option as the road conditions are very uncomfortable and unpredictable). \r\n\r\nFlights to the closest airstrip to Katavi (called Ikuu Airstrip) take about three hours from Arusha every Monday and Thursday. Book a seat on this Mbali Mbali Shared Charter to fly in or out of Arusha or the Northern Circuit destinations (minimum four seats all year round). Another option is the Mpanda Airport, which receives three weekly flights from Dar es Salaam. "},{"accommodation_faq_que":"What are the main attractions of the Katavi National Park?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Katavi National Park has huge buffalo populations; some say the planet\u2019s largest. Other species are zebra, giraffe, elephant, lions, wild dogs, cheetah, and many bird species, crocodiles, and hippopotamus. As this park in Tanzania\u2019s western sector is less-visited, it is a genuine wilderness experience with fewer crowds. "},{"accommodation_faq_que":"What sort of weather can visitors expect at the Katavi National Park?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Visitors can expect Katavi to be hot and humid, with temperatures reaching 32\u00b0C\/90\u00b0F during the day and reducing to about 20\u00b0C\/68\u00b0F at night-time."},{"accommodation_faq_que":"Where is the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"The\u202fMbali Mbali Katavi Lodge is in the middle of Katavi National Park.\u202f "},{"accommodation_faq_que":"When is the best time to visit Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge?\u202f","accommodation_faq_ans":"Visitors to the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge choose the dry season between July and October. Even though this is high season, the parks in this area are seldom crowded. Many lodges in this region are closed in April and May due to poor accessibility. "},{"accommodation_faq_que":"What room types are available at the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Guests at the\u202fMbali Mbali Katavi Lodge stay in safari tents. These are doubles, twins, or family tents (max three guests.) "},{"accommodation_faq_que":"What amenities are there in the tents at the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Accommodation at the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge features a deck\/veranda, power points, lounge area, desk, extra-long beds, en suite bathroom with shower, laundry service (free), mosquito nets, tea\/coffee. "},{"accommodation_faq_que":"What facilities will guests find at the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"The Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge offers a bar, free Wi-Fi, mobile connectivity, battery charging, a free laundry service, round-the-clock security, a library, and a restaurant. The lodge accepts credit cards, and free airport transfer is available to the nearest airport. (Other transfers can be added at an extra charge.) "},{"accommodation_faq_que":"Does the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge welcome children of all ages?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Yes, the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge welcomes children of all ages.\u202f "},{"accommodation_faq_que":"Does the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge cater to special dietary requirements?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Yes, though, special dietary requirements or allergies must be notified to the Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge at the time of booking. The remote location can make it impossible to accommodate last-minute requests. \r\n\r\nPlease note that a limit of three house beverages per person per day is included in the rate. (Additional drinks are chargeable.) Unlimited water and soft drinks are included. 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