5-Day Chimpanzee Trek in Mahale Mountain

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigoma

Meet on arrival at the Airport, transfer to Kigoma town and check in at Kigoma Hilltop Lodge base on bed and breakfast.

Kigoma, situated in the Western Province of Tanzania, is a laidback and attractive little town. The streets are lined up with small stores and street traders. Touring around the fish markets, shops and stall keeps you occupied for the day. It was to Kigoma that the legendary steamer, the MV Liemba, was brought by rail by the Germans during the World War I and assembled there, before being used as a military expedition ship against the British forces. It is also the last place where an emissary was sent to trace the whereabouts of the great scientist, missionary and explorer, Dr Livingstone. The Kigoma Hilltop Hotel has a lot to offer during your leisure time such as bird watching, tennis court, swimming pool, gym, private beach and a variety of water sports activities.

Main Destination:

Kigoma (Town)

Accommodation:

Kigoma Hilltop Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigoma (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive Kigoma to Mahale

Early in the morning at 7:00 you will be picked up from the hotel and drive to Mgambo Village and take the boat to Mahale Mountains National Park and arrive during the evening time and get the meal. Have some rest to gain the power for chimpanzee trekking the next day. Dinner and overnight at Mahale Mango Bandas.

Main Destination:

Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit August to October (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season August to October (Mahale is never crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Almost no rainfall)

Wildlife in Mahale Mountains NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

HippoOccasional

ElephantRare

GiraffeRare

LeopardRare

ZebraRare

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LionVery Rare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Mahale Mango Tree Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Mahale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mahale Mountains National Park

You will get breakfasts at 08:00, and go for 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 condition will ease the strain of walking through the jungle! Up close, observing the endangered primates is an once-in-a-lifetime experience. Meals and overnight at Mango Bandas

Mahale National Park is 120km South of Kigoma and was gazetted in 1980. The Mahale Mountains are one of the most remote and beautiful national parks in Africa. The park is halfway down the Eastern shore of the enormous Lake Tanganyika and has more than 700 chimpanzees. The area is also inhabited by a wide range of animal species, from elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, and lots more in the Eastern woodland. It is also one of the best beach locations in the world with superb swimming, sailing, snorkeling, and fishing.

Main Destination:

Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Mahale Mango Tree Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Mahale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive back to Kigoma

Breakfast at 07h00, After breakfast go for chimpanzee trekking up to 11h00 return back to the camp, get hot lunch then take a boat transfer back to Mgambo village. Meet your driver and drive back to Kigoma town. On arrival transfer to check in at Kigoma Hilltop base on bed and breakfast.

Main Destination:

Kigoma (Town)

Accommodation:

Kigoma Hilltop Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigoma (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Kigoma Airport

After breakfast, your driver will transfer to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Kigoma (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.