Katavi and Mahale Mountain National Parks are two of the last untamed wilderness areas in Africa. The two camps are rustic and secluded, offering great views and game viewing opportunities. Spend 8 days in these beautiful areas, exploring the area on walking safaris, game drives and chimp treks.
- Day 1: Afternoon Game Drive
- Itinerary
After your flight from Arusha, you can enjoy an afternoon game drive around the park to give you a taste of the area.
- Accommodation
Chada Katavi Stylish tented camp situated in the heart of the Katavi National Park, western Tanzania.
- Days 2-3: Walking Safaris and Game Drives
- Itinerary
Your days at Katavi will be filled with excellent game viewing. You can go on walking safaris with experienced guides, and learn more about the area and its inhabitants. On your game drives you will have the opportunity to see the abundance of big game found in the park, including elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion and giraffe. The park is also home to a diverse bird life, with over 400 bird species.
- Accommodation
Chada Katavi Stylish tented camp situated in the heart of the Katavi National Park, western Tanzania.
- Day 4: Fly to Mahale
- Itinerary
On arrival in Mahale, you can settle into your room before you go on your first game drive in the area.
- Accommodation
Greystoke Mahale Remote tented camp in the chimp-inhabited forests of the Mahale Mountains, West Tanzania.
- Days 5-7: Chimp Trekking and Walking Safaris
- Itinerary
Spend 3 days in this unique and beautiful area, home to the largest chimpanzee population in the world. You can trek through the rain forest to find endangered chimp families, as well as spot leopard, bushpig and bushbuck. The camp is situated on a beach on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, so you can take some time out to relax in the sun.
- Accommodation
Greystoke Mahale Remote tented camp in the chimp-inhabited forests of the Mahale Mountains, West Tanzania.
Included in tour:
Return flights from Arusha
Airport transfers
All activities described on the itinerary
All meals and drinks
Excluded:
International flights
Travel insurance
Personal items
Gratuities
Tour rates. †
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Arusha |
end in |
Arusha |
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PPS |
SS |
| 1 Jun 2008 |
31 Oct 2008 |
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| Starting at |
Arusha |
end in |
Arusha |
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PPS |
SS |
| 1 Nov 2008 |
15 Dec 2008 |
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† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.
Extra tour notes.
The tour may depart on a Thursday, spending 4 nights at Chada and 3 at Greystoke.
Not operational between 11 February and 31 May.