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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Dar es Salaam Int Airport
Arrival at Dar es Salaam Int Airport
Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam International Airport, our representative will greet you with a personalized welcome sign and assist with your transfer to a comfortable city hotel.
If arriving on an early morning flight, you’ll smoothly clear customs and passport control before meeting your dedicated driver outside the terminal. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Swahili cuisine dinner and unwind with an overnight stay in Dar es Salaam, preparing for your upcoming Tanzania safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Dar Es Salaam (City)
- Accommodation:
- Harbour View Suites
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Enjoy a scenic flight to Kigoma, a historic port city on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, once a key hub in the East African slave trade route. Step into history at Ujiji TOWN, where Dr. Livingstone famously met Henry Morton Stanley, and explore the Slave Trade Museum, which traces the harrowing journeys of captives transported across the lake. This cultural gateway marks the beginning of your immersive journey through Tanzania’s rich heritage, primate sanctuaries, and untamed wilderness.
Leisure, sunset, dinner, and your overnight stay from Top Cliff Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kigoma (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Kigoma to Gombe National Park
Kigoma to Gombe National Park
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Kiberizi for a scenic private boat ride across Lake Tanganyika to Gombe National Park famously known as “Chimpanzee Paradise.
Spend the day immersed in nature as you trek through lush forests with a professional ranger, tracking wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Enjoy guided nature walks, snorkeling, hiking, and swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the lake.
As the day winds down, relax with leisure time, take in the sunset over the lake, and savor a delicious dinner. Your overnight stay will be at the Tanapa Bandas Cottages, nestled within the park’s tranquil surroundings.
This day in Gombe National Park offers a rare blend of primate encounters, adventure, and peaceful beauty, making it a highlight of your Western Tanzania safari.
- Main Destination:
- Gombe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- TANAPA Gombe Rest House
Wildlife in Gombe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Gombe to Mahale Mountains National Park
Gombe to Mahale Mountains National Park
After a leisurely breakfast in Gombe National Park, board your traditional dhow boat for a scenic return across Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma, where your safari vehicle awaits with light refreshments.
From Kigoma, embark on an adventurous drive to Mahale Mountains National Park, passing through vibrant local villages Ilagala, Sigunga, Logosa, and Mgambo. The journey winds through rugged, dusty roads, offering glimpses of rural Tanzanian life and dramatic landscapes.
Upon arrival at the lakeshore, you'll be met by the Mahale park team for a boat transfer to Mahale Bandas, nestled between forested slopes and the lake’s edge. Spend your evening at leisure or opt for a guided nature walk or light trekking, soaking in the tranquility and preparing for the chimpanzee encounters ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Mahale Mango Tree Bandas
Wildlife in Mahale Mountains NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Mahale Mountains National Park
Mahale Mountains National Park
Start your day with breakfast before setting off on a full-day chimpanzee trekking adventure in the Mahale Mountains, guided by an experienced park ranger.
Hike through dense montane forests in search of wild chimpanzees, observing their behavior in their natural habitat a truly unforgettable primate encounter.
After returning to the bandas, later afternoon unfolds on Lake Tanganyika with a peaceful boat. Glide across the water while enjoying birdwatching, spotting colorful species along the shoreline, and soaking in the golden hues of an African sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Mahale Mango Tree Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mahale Mountain to Katavi National Park
Mahale Mountain to Katavi National Park
After a leisurely breakfast in Mahale Mountains National Park, board a boat for your transfer across Lake Tanganyika to Mgambo village, where your safari vehicle awaits. Meet your driver and begin the adventurous overland journey to Katavi National Park, passing through scenic highlands, remote villages, and rugged, dusty roads that reveal Tanzania’s untouched beauty.
Arrive in Katavi by late afternoon and head straight into an evening game drive, where golden light bathes the savannah and wildlife begins to stir. Enjoy sightings of elephants, buffalo, and predators as the sun sets over one of Tanzania’s most secluded and spectacular parks.
- Main Destination:
- Katavi National Park
- Accommodation:
- TANAPA Katavi National Park Bandas
Wildlife in Katavi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8-9
Katavi National Park
Katavi National Park
After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Katavi National Park one of Tanzania’s most remote and untouched wilderness areas. Renowned for its massive hippo pods, diverse birdlife, and dramatic landscapes, Katavi offers a rare safari experience far from the crowds. This untrammeled and infrequently visited park immerses you in Africa as it once was wild, raw, and breathtaking.
Spend the day exploring seasonal floodplains, woodlands, and riverbanks, where elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and predators roam freely. As the sun sets, enjoy leisure time, a hearty dinner, and your overnight stay within Katavi National Park, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Katavi National Park
- Accommodation:
- TANAPA Katavi National Park Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Direct flight from Mpanda Katavi to Dar es Salaam
Direct flight from Mpanda Katavi to Dar es Salaam
No rush on this day. You will enjoy breakfast at leisure. Then, you will be transferred to Mpanda Airport for return to Dar es Salaam through the sky. You will be met and assisted with international connections for your journey back home or to a beach destination. Departure Mpanda at 11:10 (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday).
- Main Destination:
- Dar Es Salaam Airport (Dar es Salaam)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
