10-Day Western Tanzania Wilderness: Katavi, Mahale & Gombe
Overview
About this safari
The ultimate western circuit: the wild plains of Katavi, chimpanzees in Mahale and Gombe, and days on Lake Tanganyika.
- Katavi buffalo herds and hippo pools
- Chimpanzees in both Mahale and Gombe
- Lake Tanganyika boat journeys
- Some of the least visited parks in Africa
Day by Day
Itinerary
DAY1Arusha to Katavi
Fly to Katavi National Park and head out on an afternoon game drive.
DAY2Katavi National Park
Full day of game drives on the plains.
DAY3Katavi National Park
Morning walking safari and afternoon game drive by the river.
DAY4Katavi to Mahale
Short flight to Mahale and a boat ride to your lakeside camp.
DAY5Mahale chimpanzee tracking
Trek into the forest to find the chimpanzees.
DAY6Mahale Mountains
Second trek or a day on the lake with a dhow trip.
DAY7Mahale to Kigoma
Fly to Kigoma and relax at a hotel on the lake shore.
DAY8Kigoma to Gombe
Boat to Gombe Stream and an afternoon forest walk.
DAY9Gombe chimpanzee tracking
Chimpanzee trek in the park where Jane Goodall began her studies.
DAY10Gombe and departure
Boat back to Kigoma for your flight home.
What's included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as described in the itinerary
- Meals as listed (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Drinking water in the vehicle throughout
- Airport or Arusha hotel pick-up and drop-off
- All internal flights
- Boat transfers on Lake Tanganyika
- Chimpanzee tracking fees
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and staff
- Drinks at lodges and personal expenses
- Optional activities such as balloon safaris
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