Explore two fantastic and contrasting national parks in the remote reaches of Western Tanzania, and trek chimps in the forests of Mahale.
This exceptional itinerary offers a different safari experience to other Tanzania itineraries. There are not many places in the world where you can so easily combine the excitement of seeing chimpanzees with a more traditional safari observing some of African’s other iconic mammals on the savannah.
Seldom-visited Katavi offers excellent opportunities to see lion, African elephant, herds of Cape buffalo and leopard, whereas in Mahale, you experience the thrill of trekking to see chimps in the wild, whilst also enjoying the beach location of your accommodation on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
Suggested Itinerary
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Day 1:
Depart the UK
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Day 2:
Arrive Arusha
On arrival at Arusha you will be met and transferred to your hotel, a former working coffee plantation, located near the airstrip.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge, 1-night
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Days 3-6
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Fly to Katavi National Park; vehicle & walking safaris
After an early breakfast, transfer to Arusha airport for a charter flight to Katavi, where you'll be met and driven to your camp.
Accommodation: Katavi Chada Camp, 3 nights
As well as your three nights at Chada camp, you can also spend a night out in a lightweight bushcamp, sleeping in a bedroll slung under borassus palms, or retreat to the relative civilisation of the main camp, with canvas tents, colonial-style furniture and long, lazy dinners.
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Days 7-9
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Fly to Mahale, chimp treks & ctivities on Lake Tanganyika
Transfer to the airstrip and take a charter flight to Mahale, then transfer by boat to your accommodation. Enjoy two morning chimp treks in Mahale National Park, considered one of the best places to see these fascinating primates. There is also plenty of other wildlife in the park to keep you busy.
The park borders the enormous Lake Tanganyika, one of the best beach locations in the world.
Accommodation: Greystoke Mahale, 3-nights
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Day 10:
Fly back to Arusha & depart
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Day 11:
Arrive UK
