5 Days
Mahale National Park
- Travel by dhow boat on the crystal clear waters of Lake Tanganyika, the world’s second deepest lake, to visit with the chimpanzees in one of Tanzania’s most untouched destinations.
- TOUR PROGRAM
In Mahale Mountains National Park, Japanese researchers have studied an estimated population of about 1000 chimpanzees since the 1960’s. Highlights of this safari include chimpanzee trekking, bird watching, fishing excursions, kayaking, and sundowners on the beach.
Day 1
Fly From Dar To Kigoma And Transfer To Mahale
Fly from Dar Es Salaam to Kigoma and vehicle transfer to Lukoma village and dhow boat transfer (approx. 45 min) to the Mahale. Afternoon/early evening forest walks (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight.
Day 2
Chimpanzee Tracking In Mahale
You will spend a full day chimpanzee tracking in Mahale. Chimpanzees normally move in search of food and nest wherever there’s an abundant food source such as their favorite fruit. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3
Chimpanzee Tracking And Boat Safari
After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. afternoon boat safari in Mahale, see the hippos, take a short river cruise, and try your hand at local methods of freshwater fishing. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4
Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer To Kigoma
After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Transfer by dhow boat transfer to Lukoma village and vehicle transfer to Kigoma and overnight Kigoma Hilltop Lodge or similar.
Day 5
Fly From Kigoma To Dar
After breakfast, transfer to KIGOMA airport for the flight to Dar Es Salaam
- Item Included
- Full Board Accommodation and Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Flights (DAR-KIGOMA-DAR). Luggage allowance of 20kgs per person.
- Selection of house beverages, soft drinks and water
- Daily TANAPA Conservation, Concession and Guide fees for park entrance
- Guiding with English Speaking Driver/Guide.
- Birding and forest walks in Mahale
- Chimpanzee Trek per day in Mahale
- 1 x Boat Safari in Mahale
Option 1: See the hippos, take a short river cruise, and try your hand at local methods of freshwater fishing
Option 2: Visit a neighboring fishing village, Katumbi, for a cultural tour
Pay for an additional boat safari and do both
- All Government taxes and levies; VAT and TDL
- All transfers as indicated
- All laundry services
- Item Excluded
- All items of personal nature
- Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and guides
- Medical Insurance and Evacuation
Flying doctors coverage: Optional @ USD 50 dollars per person. Covers guests within East Africa for a period of 14 days.
In the event of a medical emergency, guests will be airlifted to a hospital in Nairobi.
All hospital charges will be payable by the guest. Request more information on coverage.
- Additional Boat Safari / Fishing Excursion in Mahale – USD 85 per person
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