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Your trip at a glance

8 days, tailored to you

  1. Katavi National Park
  2. Mahale Mountains National Park

Your quote depends on travel dates, group size and accommodation. We’ll agree the lodges, inclusions and final price with you before you book.

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Overview

Western Tanzania is as remote as safaris get. Katavi delivers raw big-game drama, and Mahale offers chimpanzee trekking from a beach on Lake Tanganyika.

Highlights

  • Chimpanzee trekking in Mahale
  • Huge buffalo herds in Katavi
  • Lake Tanganyika beaches
  • Almost no other visitors

Good to know

Private & tailor made

You travel in your own vehicle with your own guide. Dates, pace, lodges and parks can all be changed.

Accommodation

We match lodges and camps to your budget, from comfortable mid-range lodges to luxury tented camps.

When to go

July – October

Before you travel

You will need a passport valid for six months, a visa, and travel insurance. See our travel information for details.

Day by day

Afternoon game drive.

This is a sample itinerary. We tailor the route, lodges and pace to your dates, group and budget.

Questions about 8 Days Chimpanzees & Wilderness: Katavi and Mahale

Yes. Every Karibu trip is tailor made. We can add or remove days, change lodges, or swap parks to suit your interests and budget.

Included

  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • All park entry and conservation fees
  • Accommodation and meals as listed
  • Drinking water during game drives
  • Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) transfers
  • Light aircraft flights and boat transfers
  • Chimpanzee permits

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Drinks and personal items