The Great Adventure Africa

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$3,295 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Your adventure begins with a pickup from your lodge. You'll head to Serengeti National Park for exhilarating game drives and enjoy packed lunch boxes. After a thrilling day of wildlife encounters, you'll be transferred to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Serengeti National Park is renowned for the epic migration of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest, as they seek fresh pastures, lush grasslands, and water sources, especially during the rainy seasons. Prepare to witness resident predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions, playing their vital roles in the circle of life.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Serengeti Classic View Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Serengeti to Dar es salaam

Serengeti to Dar es salaam

Your adventure continues as you rise early for a captivating game drive in Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, you'll fly to Dar es salaam and spend the night at slipway hotel along the Indian ocean. The following morning, you'll have the unique opportunity to fly to Gombe National Park.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Hotel Slipway
  • Mid-range hotel located in Dar es Salaam (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning Flight from Dar Es Salaam to Kigoma/ Then Transfer by Boat to Gombe National Park

Morning Flight from Dar Es Salaam to Kigoma/ Then Transfer by Boat to Gombe National Park

Today you will have a flight departing from Dar Es Salaam airport ( Teminal 2 ) at 05:40 AM flight to Kigoma.

7:40 AM – You'll arrive in Kigoma, meet our driver, and transfer to Hilltop Hotel for breakfast.

9:00 AM – You'll depart by boat (1-hour ride) to Gombe National Park. Upon arrival, check in and relax at your lodge.

Afternoon – You'll enjoy lunch and leisure time—swim at the beach or unwind.

3:00 PM – You'll depart for a 30-minute waterfall hike, spotting primates along the way. You'll swim in the waterfall before returning to your lodge.

Optional: If you return early, you'll enjoy kayaking and a beautiful sunset on the water.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Dinner will be served, followed by night relaxation.

Main Destination:
Gombe National Park (Chimps).

Main Destination:
Gombe National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best time to find chimps)
High Season July to October (Gombe never gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Gombe NP

HippoOccasional
LionNone
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Gombe NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimpanzee Trekking in Gombe National Park / Boat ride to Kigoma city

Chimpanzee Trekking in Gombe National Park / Boat ride to Kigoma city

7:00 AM – You'll enjoy breakfast at your lodge before heading to the park headquarters for registration. You will be assigned a guide who will accompany you during the chimpanzee trekking experience.

As you walk through the dense forest, be prepared for some steep slopes hiking gear is recommended. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the famous chimpanzee community that Jane Goodall studied since 1960. In addition to chimpanzees, you may also encounter other primates, birds, insects, and unique plant species.

The hike can take 4 to 6 hours, with a 100% chance of spotting them. The park is characterized by steep ridges
and valleys, making for an adventurous and rewarding experience and we recommend having hiking gears.

Afternoon –After descending, return to your lodge for a short rest before enjoying a delicious lunch you will have a boat ride back to Kigoma town. Upon your arrival you will enjoy the lodge facilities before dinner time at 0700am.

Main Destination:
Gombe National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located outside Gombe NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Fly from Kigoma to Dar es salaam

Fly from Kigoma to Dar es salaam

You'll wake up to a stunning view of Lake Tanganyika and enjoy breakfast at 6:00 AM.

After breakfast, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Kigoma Airport for your 8:30 AM flight to Dar es Salaam.

Upon arrival at 10:40 AM, you will meet our driver, who will transfer you to your hotel in Dar es Salaam.

Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by The Great Adventure Africa, not SafariBookings.
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