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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha – Tarangire National Park and Night Game
Arusha – Tarangire National Park and Night Game
After breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park approx. 2.5 hrs.
Full day game drive inside Tarangire. This park is famous for its ancient baobabs, vast elephant herds, and excellent birdlife. You may also spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and buffalo.
Evening: After dinner at Korongo Luxury Camp, join a Night Game Drive at 7:30 pm with Tanapa ranger—look for civets, bush babies, porcupines, and possibly leopards or lions.
Guide’s Evening Session: Before the night drive, your guide explains nocturnal behavior vs daytime activity. After returning, you'll recap the day’s highlights and preview tomorrow’s journey to Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Korongo Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park – Karatu
Tarangire National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, you'll enjoy another game drive. You'll explore the Tarangire River, a major water source attracting wildlife.
After lunch, you'll depart Tarangire for Karatu (approx. 3 hrs), with stops at Great Rift Valley viewpoints.
Evening: Dinner & overnight at Kankari Lodge.
Guide’s Evening Session: Recap Tarangire sightings, share nocturnal stories from the night drive, and brief guests on Ngorongoro Crater.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kankari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Central Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Central Serengeti National Park
Early breakfast, you'll descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. You'll spot the Big Five: zebras, wildebeest, and hippos. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
Afternoon drive (4–5 hrs) to Serengeti Central, stopping at scenic viewpoints.
Evening: You'll check in at Shuhudia Tented Camp for Dinner served under the Serengeti sky.
Guide’s Evening Session: Recap crater encounters, discuss predator-prey dynamics, and set expectations for Serengeti safaris.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
-
Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti Central or Serengeti North
Serengeti Central or Serengeti North
Breakfast, then game drive en route to the northern or western corridor (depending on migration season).
Activities: Search for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and wildebeest herds preparing for Mara River crossings. A picnic lunch in the wild.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at Shuhudia Tented Camp or Safari Haven Camp.
Guide’s Evening Session: Photography tips, predator observations, and conservation insights.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full-Day in Serengeti National Park
Full-Day in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will enjoy a full-day safari exploring kopjes. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush.
Evening: You'll return to camp, dinner, and an overnight stay at Shuhudia Tented Camp or Safari Haven Camp.
Guide’s Evening Session: Storytelling session on Serengeti’s history, migration, and preparation for the westward journey.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti – Mwanza
Serengeti – Mwanza
In the morning, you'll depart from Serengeti to Mwanza via the Ikoma corridor. Scenic landscapes along the way.
You'll travel by day to Mwanza (approx. 5-6 hrs). No game drives scheduled.
Evening: You'll arrive at Lahe Hotel or Mwanza Lake View Farm Lodge. Optional 1-hour stroll through Mwanza town and lakeshore.
Guide’s Evening Session: Recap Serengeti highlights, introduce Lake Victoria, and western culture.
- Main Destination:
- Mwanza (City)
- Accommodation:
-
Lahe Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mwanza – Rubondo Island
Mwanza – Rubondo Island
You'll drive via Busisi Bridge & Geita to Muganza-Kasenda gate (3 hrs). Register, then 30-min boat transfer to Rubondo Island.
Activities: Lunch at Rubondo Bandas, followed by a short hike to spot sitatunga, hippos, crocodiles, and water birds. At 4:30 pm, you will enjoy a sunset boat safari.
Evening: Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Rubondo Bandas.
- Main Destination:
- Rubondo Island National Park (Lake Victoria)
- Accommodation:
- Rubondo Island Camp
Wildlife in Rubondo Island NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Rubondo – Kigoma (Overland)
Rubondo – Kigoma (Overland)
You'll take a boat back to the mainland. You'll begin a long scenic drive (approx. 8 - 9 hours) to Kigoma.
Activities: En route, you'll have cultural stops at lakeside villages and viewpoints for photos.
Evening: You'll arrive at Lake Tanganyika Hotel for dinner and relaxation.
Guide’s Evening Session: Stories of western Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika ecology, and chimp track briefing.
- Main Destination:
- Kigoma (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Tanganyika Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Kigoma – Mahale Mountains National Park
Kigoma – Mahale Mountains National Park
You'll depart Kigoma in the morning (7:30–08:00 am) for a 7–8 hour scenic but rough road journey to Mahale Mountains National Park. On the way, you will cross from Ilagala to Kajeje via local ferry, enjoying views of Lake Tanganyika and surrounding villages.
You will arrive at Bilenge Headquarters for park registration, then take a 30-minute boat ride across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika. As you approach Kasiha, the forest-clad mountains rise dramatically from the lake—your first breathtaking view of Mahale.
You'll check in at Tanapa Bandas, set right on the lake’s edge. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Tanapa Kasiha Bandas.
Guide’s Evening Session: Safety briefing, chimp tracking rules, and wildlife orientation.
- Main Destination:
- Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Mahale Mango Tree Bandas
Wildlife in Mahale Mountains NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Mahale Mountains National Park Chimpanzee Tracking
Mahale Mountains National Park Chimpanzee Tracking
After breakfast, you will begin your first guided chimpanzee tracking with your professional guide. You'll track the Mimikire group, one of Africa’s best-habituated chimp communities, deep in the Mahale forest.
After a hot lunch, you'll spend the afternoon at leisure, or go kayaking on the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika.
Evening walk to Kasiha Water Pool for a refreshing swim in a natural spring.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Kasiha Bandas.
Guide’s Evening Session: Recap chimp behavior, conservation challenges, and memorable encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Mahale Mango Tree Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Chimp Track & Sunset Boat Safari – Mahale Mountains National Park
Chimp Track & Sunset Boat Safari – Mahale Mountains National Park
After breakfast, you'll head into the forest for chimpanzee tracking with your professional guide, assisted by experienced trackers who follow the chimps’ movements. You'll spend time observing them in their natural habitat and learning about their behavior, social structures, and daily routines.
You'll return for lunch and rest at the bandas. In the late afternoon, you will enjoy a sunset boat cruise on Lake Tanganyika, with stunning views of the Mahale Mountains.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Kasiha Bandas.
Guide’s Evening Session: Storytelling about all tracks so far, final conservation reflections.
- Main Destination:
- Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Mahale Mango Tree Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Mahale – Kigoma (Overland Return)
Mahale – Kigoma (Overland Return)
After breakfast, you'll bid farewell to the Mahale staff and at 08:30 am, take the boat back to Bilenge.
From Bilenge, then a long scenic drive to Kigoma, passing through villages, farmland, and palm plantations.
On the route, you will cross via a local ferry from Kajeje back to Ilagala before continuing to Kigoma.
Arrival in Kigoma and drop-off at Lake Tanganyika hotel.
Guide’s Evening Session: Recap of chimp tracking highlights and final safari reflections.
- Main Destination:
- Kigoma (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Tanganyika Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Kigoma – Dar es Salaam (Flight)
Kigoma – Dar es Salaam (Flight)
You'll transfer to Kigoma Airport for a scheduled flight to Dar at 08:30 am.
- Main Destination:
- Dar Es Salaam (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
