West Tanzania presents a unique opportunity to escape the tourist
crowds and enter the hear of the bush. You can see chimpanzees
in their natural habitat at Gombe Stream or Mahale Mountains and
trek through breathtaking forests. Katavi is exceptional for hippo
and lion. You can also visit the great lakes: Lake Victoria, Lake
Tanganyika, Lake Nyasa (Malawi) and Lake Rukwa.
Because of the extreme distances involved in visiting West Tanzania
most safaris are flying safaris. If you wish to see an example
of both a luxury trip and a lodge trip have a look at our safari
itinerary bellow.
Day 1: Depart by Air to Katavi National Park
From Arusha or Dar, by shared charter plane (two-hours), fly to
Katavi National Park. Afternoon game drive and late afternoon/evening
walking safari. Dinner and overnight at Katuma Bush Lodge.
Day 2: A Full Day of Walking Safaris & Game Drives in Katavi
After breakfast, Morning walking safari to explore the Katavi
floodplain. Late morning break for picnic brunch. Afternoon game
drive to Katavi’s inner side. Dinner and overnight at Katuma
Bush Lodge.
Day 3: A Full Day of Walking Safaris & Game Drives
in Katavi
After breakfast, spend another day exploring the Katavi floodplain.
Afternoon game drive to Katavi’s inner side. Dinner and
overnight at Katuma Bush Lodge.
Day 4: Depart for the Mahale Mountains
After breakfast; take shared chartered flight (one-hour) to the
Mahale Mountains. Transfer in boat along Lake Tanganyika. Afternoon
foot-walking safari in the Mahale Mountains. Dinner and overnight
at Nkungwe Beach Lodge.
Day 5 - 6: Two Full Days in the Mahale Mountains
Spend two-full days of bird-watching and chimpanzee tracking in
Mahale Mountains. Picnic lunches in the mountain forest afternoon
walking safaris in the mountains followed by late afternoon leisure
time along the beach on Lake Tanganyika. Dinner and overnight
at Nkungwe Beach Lodge.
Day 7: Depart Mahale for Kigoma Town
After breakfast depart for Kigoma by boat. Arrive in Kigoma Town
in time for lunch. Afternoon and late afternoon of leisure, dinner
and overnight at Kigoma Hill Top Hotel.
Day 8: Depart Kigoma Town for the Gombe Stream
After breakfast; depart for the Gombe Stream by boat along Lake
Tanganyika. After arrival, proceed with game viewing/chimpanzee
tracking and climb the Kakombe waterfalls. Overnight at Gombe
Forest Lodge.
Day 9: A Full Day of Game Viewing & Chimpanzee Tracking
After breakfast, go game viewing, bird-watching, chimpanzee tracking
and climb to Jane’s peak in Gombe Stream National Park.
Overnight at Gombe Forest Lodge.
Day 10: Depart Gombe Stream for Kigoma then to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, return by boat then 4WD to Kigoma Town. Lunch
at Kigoma Hill Top Hotel. Transfer to the airport for 18:00 scheduled
flight to Dar es Salaam. Arrive in Dar es Salaam for overnight
or for your connecting flight.
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