8 Days / 7 Nights Mahale, Gombe and Katavi

Tour Overview

Central Circuit, Tanzania

Excellent

800 Review

Duration

Daily Tour

Tour Type

6 Days

Group Size

30 People

Languages

Any Language

Overview

Western Tanzania offers a unique safari experience combining Mahale Mountains, Gombe Stream, and Katavi National Park. This adventure features chimpanzee trekking, game drives, walking safaris, bird-watching, and wildlife spotting. Accommodation includes 3 nights in Katavi and 2 nights in Mahale, focusing on exploring chimpanzees, diverse wildlife, birds, and reptiles.

Highlights
  • Please note that our itinerary is fully flexible and can be adjusted to suit your preferences and requirements.

  • TThis quotation is provided for reference only. No reservations or arrangements have been confirmed on your behalf. Final bookings are subject to your approval and availability at the time of confirmation.

  • All quoted prices are current but may change due to factors beyond our control, such as park fees or hotel and airline rates. We reserve the right to update the quotation if confirmation is not received within 14 working days.

Destination Nothern Circuit
Depature Arusha
Departure Time 10.00AM
Return Time 10.00PM
Included
  • Safari according to the itinerary and Accommodation Prices.
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle – 6/7-Seater Extended Luxury Vehicle.
  • Professional English. (Other Language on request and Availabilities).
  • Overnight accommodation according to your choice (Luxury, Mid-range or Budget Camping).
  • Meals according to the itinerary in Full Board Basis.
  • Mineral water.
  • All mentioned activities.
  • All national park fees and Entry Fees
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari.
  • Accommodation before Safari
  • Airport Transfers
  • Well maintained Camping equipment (For Budget camping safari).
Excluded
  • Personal items in nature, e.g. Cameras
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Increases in park fees where applicable
  • Tips for safari guide & chef
  • Soda and Alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities
Travel With Bus
Rating

4.9

Excellent
  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • Comfort
  • Hospitality
  • Food
Overview

Western Tanzania offers a unique safari experience combining Mahale Mountains, Gombe Stream, and Katavi National Park. This adventure features chimpanzee trekking, game drives, walking safaris, bird-watching, and wildlife spotting. Accommodation includes 3 nights in Katavi and 2 nights in Mahale, focusing on exploring chimpanzees, diverse wildlife, birds, and reptiles.

  • 01
    DAY 1 : Arrive in Tanzania
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    You’ll be met by our ground handling team at Kilimanjaro International Airport/ Airport/Julius Nyerere International Airport and transferred to the delightful accommodation in Arusha/Dar es salaam

    • Dinner and overnight: Forest Hill Carnival Hotel/BL Airport Hotel
  • 02
    DAY 2 : Arusha/ Dar es salaam to Mahale National Park
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Fly from Arusha or Dar es Salaam to Mahale via shared charter plane, then transfer by speedboat across Lake Tanganyika to Mahale Mountains National Park.

    • Dinner and overnight: Tanaka Bandas
  • 03
    Day 3 : Full Day Mahale Mountains
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    After breakfast, enjoy chimpanzee tracking and bird watching, visit the chimpanzee research center, and hike to the waterfalls. In the late afternoon, relax on Lake Tanganyika’s beach or take a boat ride to spot hippos while enjoying the sunset.

    • Dinner and overnight: Tanapa Bandas.
  • 04
    Day 4 : Depart to Gombe Stream National Park.
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Early in the morning after breakfast, you will depart for Gombe Stream National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the rest house, where you will enjoy a meal, relax, and settle in for your overnight stay.

    • Dinner and overnight: Katavi Wildlife Camp
  • 05
    Day 5 : Gombe Stream National Park
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    After an early breakfast, you will take off for an amazing morning chimpanzee tracking in the forest. You will also visit Kakombe Waterfalls, which is one of the best attractions in the park. If time allows, you can climb Jane’s Peak, where you will have a chance to enjoy the view of the park. Meals and your overnight stay will be at Gombe Rest House.

    • Dinner and overnight: Tanapa Rest House
  • 06
    Day 6 : Mahale to Katavi National Park.
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Depart for Katavi National Park after breakfast. You will take a boat transfer and then board a shared charter flight to Chada Luxury Tented Camp. Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive that will continue until late evening.

    • Dinner and overnight: Katavi Wildlife Camp
  • 07
    Day 7 : Katavi National Park.
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Enjoy a morning walking safari or game drive, then return to camp at 11:30 AM for brunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure before tea and an evening game drive.
    Katavi offers raw, untouched wilderness—massive herds, intense predator action, crowded hippo pools, and dramatic dry-season wildlife interactions unlike anywhere else.

    • Dinner and overnight: Tanapa Rest House
  • 08
    Day 8 : Katavi National Park to Arusha / Dar es Salaam
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    After breakfast you will be transferred to a nearby airstrip, and you will travel back to Arusha with a shared charter plane to Arusha.

    • End of Safari
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