9 Days
Chimpanzee Safari
Tracking our closest cousins in the Mahale rainforest.
Overview
Nine days into the wild heart of western Tanzania — combining the open plains of Katavi with the forested shores of Lake Tanganyika, where habituated chimpanzee communities roam the Mahale Mountains.
Highlights
- —Guided chimpanzee tracking on foot in Mahale
- —Remote Katavi plains — hippos, lions, elephants in solitude
- —Boat safaris and snorkelling on Lake Tanganyika
- —Beach-front forest camp at the edge of the rainforest
Day by Day
Days 1–2
Arusha — Katavi
Fly west to one of Africa's wildest, least-visited parks. Afternoon drive through baobab plains.
Days 3–4
Katavi
Full days exploring hippo-packed rivers and resident lion prides — often with no other vehicles in sight.
Day 5
Transfer to Mahale
Scenic flight along Lake Tanganyika to your forest camp at the foot of the Mahale Mountains.
Days 6–8
Chimpanzee tracking
Early mornings into the forest with expert trackers to spend a magical hour with the M-group chimpanzees.
Day 9
Departure
Final lake morning, then flight back via Arusha for onward connections.
What's Included
- ·All forest camp and tented lodge accommodation
- ·Chimpanzee tracking permits and expert guides
- ·All internal flights (Arusha–Katavi–Mahale–Arusha)
- ·All park & conservation fees
- ·Meals and selected beverages
