Amazing Mahale Mountains Chimpanzee Treking & Safaris

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The tour program will enable you to visit the less known but have amazing natural features national parks of Katavi and Mahale national parks. Katavi national park is a very remote park that is less frequently visited than other Tanzania parks; while Mahale Mountains lies on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, is one of only two protected areas for chimpanzees i...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enables to have wildlife Safari in Katavi national park
    • Enjoy Night Game Drive in Katavi national park
    • Walking Safari in Katavi national park
    • Experience Chimpanzee Trekking in Mahale Mountains national park
    • Enjoy Boat Ride Safari in Lake Tanganyika

What's this trip about?

    The tour program will enable you to visit the less known but have amazing natural features national parks of Katavi and Mahale national parks. Katavi national park is a very remote park that is less frequently visited than other Tanzania parks; while Mahale Mountains lies on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, is one of only two protected areas for chimpanzees in the country and only place where chimpanzees and lions co-exist.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityDar es Slaam
End CityDar es Slaam

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Dar es Salaam

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Canoeing
  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Educational/ learning
  • Game drive
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Kayaking
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Land expedition
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Rafting
  • River cruise
  • Safari
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Short Cruise
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Trains & Rail
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Wine Tasting
  • Yoga & Meditation
  • Volunteering & Community Service

Trip includes

    • 7 nights’ accommodation
    • All ground transportation
    • English speaking trained Wildlife Safari Driver/Guide
    • All park entry permits fee and charge as per itinerary
    • All taxes relating to the tour activities
    • Bottled drinking water during safari/tour activities

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Itinerary

Day 1: Fly Dar – Kigoma

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Katavi Wildlife Camp

Pickups you from the hotel in Dar es Salaam, transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kigoma. Our driver/guide will meet and greet you at Kigoma airport, and then transferred to K...

Day 2: Katavi National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Katavi Wildlife Camp

Have a full day game drive in grass plains of renowned Katavi National Park.

Katavi national park is a very remote park that is less frequently visited than other Tanzania park...

Day 3: Katavi National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Katavi Wildlife Camp

Have a morning game drive, then afternoon walking safari under armed ranger guiding till midday, then drive back to the hotel for hot lunch and free time prepared for night game safar...

Day 4: Katavi to Kigoma:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lake Tanganyika Hotel

After breakfast in the Camp drive en-route from Katavi to Kigoma – Mahale Mountains National Park, arrive on time for lunch. After lunch has a break relax in the hotel, then proceed ...

Day 5: Kigoma – Mahale Mountains National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mahale Mango Bandas

After early breakfast around 07:30 hrs drive half way up to Sigunga Village to board the boat to Mahale Mountains National Park, where arrives in time for lunch. Today you will have a ...

Day 6: Mahale Mountains National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mahale Mango Bandas

After early breakfast start Chimpanzee trekking in the forest. The hikes takes you to the chimp’s habitation areas are accessible and not strenuous, although being in good physical con...

Day 7: Mahale Mountains to Kigoma

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lake Tanganyika Hotel

After early breakfast around 0730 hrs have a morning sports fishing, afternoon chimps trekking, afterward board the boat back to Sigunga village. Pick up on arrival and drive to Kigoma town for afternoon leisure in the hotel.

Day 8: Kigoma – Dar- es-Salaam

After breakfast transfer to the airport for scheduled flight back to Dar.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,500
Price per day$438
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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African Endless Cruising was begun with an experience and an expertise that goes back many years in the tourism industry. The founder has been organizing tours since 2003 and has the maturity and experience to offer you a top notch adventure in Africa.

Choose from trekking on the world famous Mt. Kilimanjaro, going on safari to the Serengeti, or visiting the magical island of Zanzibar. Africa Endless Cruising can arrange everything while providing the highest quality and value for your money.

The company is committed to working with the communities where we work. After all, it is them who will protect their own local environment and continue to provide a place for us to share with the world.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Crew tip
    • Personal expenses, such as airport taxes, insurance policy, visa fees

Accommodation

,Katavi Wildlife Camp Lake Tanganyika Hotel Mahale Mango Bandas
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Meals Included
  • 6 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
africa40-AmaMahAfr

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