Experience Chimpanzee trekking in Gombe – 3 Days 

Overview

On this tour, we fly out to the wild shores of the Lake Tanganyika & take a boat to Gombe stream national park this park was home to the famous primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. The main attractions are hiking, swimming, birding, wildlife viewing, and chimpanzee expedition.

Trip Highlights

• living among the chimpanzee

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly from Dar es salaam to Kigoma then Gombe National Park.

From Dar es salaam airport 09:10 am to Kigoma. Arrive at Kigoma airport 12:10. Pick up on arrival and transfer to nearby port (kibirizi) for your boat to Gombe (2 hours private boat). Pick up on arrival and transfer to the camp, 14h00 hot lunches at the camp. Afterwards you will proceed with an exploration of a wildlife such as baboon vervet monkey, colobus monkey and Chimpanzee in the forest.

Day 2

Gombe Stream National Park – Chimpanzee Tracking.

On 08h30, Start Chimpanzee tracking in the forest, Gombe became well known for the conservation project started from Jane Goodall, who first arrived in Gombe in 1960. Apart from chimpanzee viewing, there are many other activities such as climb to Jane’s peak and visit Kakombe waterfalls if time allows. Meals and overnight at Gombe rest house.

Day 3

Gombe to Kigoma/ fly back to Dar-es-salaam.

Morning after breakfast, pick up and transfer by boat back to Kigoma town. Pick up on arrival and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Dar es salaam 12:50.

Includes

• All entrance fees & taxes
• Chimp permits (one per person, non-resident)
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All flights during the tour
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water (On all days)

Excludes

• International flights (From/to home)
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Best of Mahale Mountains–Chimpanzees trekking. – 4 Days 

Overview

On this tour, we fly out to Kigoma & take a boat to Mahale mountains and trekking on the mountain among the chimps, exploring chimpanzee is the primary activity other activities in the Lake Tanganyika will spice up your experience.

Trip Highlights.

• • get close to the chimps.
• • Trek to the Chain of Mountains (Mahale range).
• • Amazing white sand beaches along the vast Lake Tanganyika.

Itinerary

Day 1

Dar es salaam to Mahale mountains National park.

Departure time is early morning 1230hrs from Dar es salaam to Mahale. Will arrive at Mahale late afternoon/evening then will be picked up by the boat across Lake Tanganyika (longest and deepest freshwater lake in Africa) to the camp in Mahale mountains national park.
Dinner and bonfire at the camp. Overnight at Mahale Park Cottages.

Day 2

Mahale

0700hrs breakfast at the camp. 0800hrs will proceed with the chimpanzee tracking in the forest. Also, another small mammal and birds can easily be spotted during the chimpanzee tracking. Then later on 1200hrs will have a hot lunch at the camp. After lunch, will have a boat safari for bird watching and game viewing.

Dinner and bonfire at camp. Overnight at Mahale Park Cottages.

Day 3

Mahale

O700hrs a breakfast at the camp then after, chimpanzee tracking in the forest will follow till 1200hrs. will have a hot lunch at the camp and then 1400hrs will depart for the fishing in Lake Tanganyika.
Dinner and bonfire at the camp. Overnight at Mahale Park Cottages.

Day 4

Mahale to Dar es salaam

We Will have breakfast early morning then will be transferred to the airstrip for your charter to Arusha/ Dar es salaam. After you arrive at Arusha/Dar es salaam you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel.

Includes

• Arrival and departure Airport Transfers
• All entrance fees & taxes.
• Full board accommodation on the tour
• Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
• Domestic flights to & from kigoma

Excludes

• Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet, etc.
• International flight
• Tips to drivers (highly recommended)
• Visa, Travel Insurance

Wild Wild West (Katavi and Mahale Mountains Safaris) 6 Days

Overview

This multi-day safari takes you to the wild west to explore Tanzania’s less exploited western parks combining game drives, chimpanzee trekking, boat safaris. this trip is not a big five safari you get to experience the beauty of these less popular animals & spectacular scenery.

Trip Highlights.

• Explore Katavi National Park and discover the large populations of hippos, crocodiles and other animals.
• Mahale mountains is home to endangered primates, chimpanzee.

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Arusha to Katavi National Park

Arrive for lunch at Katavi Wildlife Camp. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and later in the afternoon experience an evening walking activity. Return to Katavi Wildlife Camp Dinner & overnight.

Day 2

Enjoy some morning walking safari after breakfast to Katavi flood plain. Experience an afternoon game drive to Katavi; with picnic lunch. Katavi Wildlife Camp for Dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Adventure in the Katavi plains

After breakfast, depart for another day of adventure in the Katavi plains. Break for a picnic lunch, and spend the rest of the afternoon on a game drive to the interior of Katavi. Arrive at Katavi Wildlife Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 4

Mahale Mountains

Depart for the Mahale Mountains after breakfast on a shared chartered flight. You will have a boat transfer to Greystoke Camp, Mahale.
Arrive for lunch. Trek in the Mahale Mountains in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the park Bandas

Day 5

Chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains

You will have two days at leisure engaging in bird-watching & chimpanzee tracking in the Mahale Mountains. Enjoy picnic lunches in the mountain forest. Spend the afternoon doing walking safaris in the mountains, late afternoon at leisure along Lake Tanganyika beach.
Dinner and overnight at Park Bandas.

Day 6

Depart for Dar after breakfast

Transfer is by boat and then on to a vehicle to the airstrip for shared chartered flight to Arusha or Dar.
End of safari

Includes

• All Park entrance fees.
• Driver/guide
• Boat safari
• Walking Safari
• Meals and accommodation as per itinerary
• Activities as per itinerary
• Drinking water
• Safari transport by 4 x 4 (6 seats) with a roof hatch that pop up to enable easy game viewing and photography.

Excludes

• Soft drinks, alcoholic and other beverages
• Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary.
• Items of a personal nature e.g. laundry, tips and etc,
• Airport departure tax, Local/International flights, Visas, Travel/flying doctors rescue services, Personal and baggage insurance