7-Day Ultimate Katavi Safari&Gombe Chimpanzee Experience

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

Arrival Mpanda airport & Transfer to Katavi

Upon arrival in Mpanda, you will be met by our team and begin your scenic journey to Katavi National Park. The drive offers a glimpse of the rural countryside before reaching the lodge. After check-in, enjoy your first game drive in Katavi, where vast herds of elephants, buffalo, and hippos await, alongside abundant birdlife. In the evening, relax and prepare for days of adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Katavi National Park

Best Time To Visit July to October

High Season July to October (Katavi is rarely crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Katavi NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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ZebraOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Katavi National Park Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Katavi NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Katavi Game Drives

Spend the full day exploring Katavi, one of Tanzania’s most remote and untouched national parks. With fewer visitors, the park offers a true wilderness feel. Morning and afternoon game drives will take you across open plains and rivers where predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas roam, while giraffes, zebras, and antelopes graze in the savannah. Picnic lunch will be served in the bush.

Main Destination:

Katavi National Park

Accommodation:

Katavi National Park Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Katavi NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Katavi Game Drives

Another full day dedicated to exploring Katavi’s diverse habitats. Begin with a sunrise drive when wildlife is most active, and return for an afternoon excursion that may reveal different species. The park is renowned for its concentration of hippos and crocodiles, especially in the Katuma River. Optional guided walking safaris allow for an intimate encounter with nature and a unique perspective on the ecosystem.

Main Destination:

Katavi National Park

Accommodation:

Katavi National Park Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Katavi NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Gombe & Chimpanzee Tracking

After breakfast, travel from Katavi to Gombe National Park, located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Upon arrival, embark on your first chimpanzee tracking experience. Trek through the lush forest to find the famous troops of wild chimps studied by Jane Goodall. Watch as they play, forage, and interact in their natural habitat, a truly unforgettable wildlife experience.

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

ChimpanzeeCommon

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

TANAPA Gombe Rest House

• Budget guest house located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gombe Chimpanzee Tracking

The day begins with another exciting chimpanzee trek. As you follow the trails, you will discover not only chimps but also baboons, colobus monkeys, and other forest wildlife. Spend time observing the fascinating social behavior of the chimpanzees, learning about their family structures and habits. The experience provides a deeper connection with these primates and their environment.

Main Destination:

Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

TANAPA Gombe Rest House

• Budget guest house located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gombe Chimpanzee & Waterfall Hike

Enjoy a final day in Gombe with a combination of chimpanzee tracking and a scenic hike to Kakombe Waterfall. The trek offers a refreshing experience through dense forest and provides opportunities to see birdlife and other smaller creatures. Relax by the waterfall or simply enjoy the tranquil setting before returning to the lodge for an afternoon of leisure by Lake Tanganyika.

Main Destination:

Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

TANAPA Gombe Rest House

• Budget guest house located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

After breakfast, bid farewell to Gombe and transfer to Kigoma Airport for your onward journey. Along the way, enjoy the views of Lake Tanganyika, Africa’s deepest lake. Your safari concludes with lifelong memories of Katavi’s remote wilderness and the rare encounters with wild chimpanzees in Gombe.

Main Destination:

Kigoma (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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