6 Days Katavi & Mahale Chimpanzee Safari

6 Days Katavi & Mahale Chimpanzee Safari

Wild Tanzania at its most remote.

6 days Luxury Katavi National ParkMahale Mountains National Park
Duration6 days
ComfortLuxury
GroupPrivate, 1–12 guests
Best timeJun–Oct

Two of Tanzania's least-visited parks: hippo pools and buffalo in Katavi, then chimpanzee tracking on Lake Tanganyika.

This itinerary is a starting point. Your route, pace and accommodation can be adjusted to suit your dates, interests and budget.

  • Katavi's buffalo and hippo pools
  • Chimpanzee tracking at Mahale
  • Lake Tanganyika swimming
  • Private charter flights

Day by day

  1. Day1

    Fly to Katavi

    Katavi National Park
    Fly from Arusha via a scheduled or charter connection and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
    Tented camp in Katavi
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  2. Day2

    Katavi game drives

    Katavi National Park
    Full day among hippo pools, buffalo herds and lions.
    Tented camp in Katavi
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day3

    Fly to Mahale

    Mahale Mountains
    Flight to Lake Tanganyika, then boat transfer to camp.
    Beach camp at Mahale
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day4

    Chimpanzee tracking

    Mahale Mountains
    Track habituated chimpanzees with a park guide. Afternoon swim in the lake.
    Beach camp at Mahale
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day5

    Forest walk and boat trip

    Mahale Mountains
    Second tracking opportunity or a boat and snorkelling trip.
    Beach camp at Mahale
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day6

    Fly out

    Mahale Mountains
    Boat and flight connections back towards Arusha.
    Breakfast

Included

  • Airport or hotel transfers in Arusha
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and a professional driver-guide
  • Accommodation as listed (camp or lodge, shared twin)
  • All meals during the safari
  • Park entry, conservation and camping/concession fees
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • Government taxes and VAT on included services

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides and camp staff
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
  • Optional activities such as balloon flights
  • Personal items and laundry

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