MAHALE CHIMPS & GAME DRIVE
SHORT SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS
Mahale Mountains national park is located in western part of Tanzania, and along with Gombe stream National Park and Katavi National Park make up the Western Safari circuit of Tanzania, another hotspot for game viewing especially chimpanzees. Mahale National Park is found in the north of Gombe stream National Park and is south of Kigoma town. Mahale National Park borders Lake Tanganyika which is the longest lake in the World, and the second deepest lake in the World.
Day 1
DAR ES SALAAM
On your arrival at Dar-es-Salaam International Airport, you will meet with the driver guide and transferred to your accommodation for check in, food, relaxation and a short briefing. Dar es Salaam is the major City and Commercial Port in Tanzania with a population of about more than 4 million people.
Accommodation: Peacock Hotel| Meals: breakfast
Day 2
DAR ES SALAAM TO MWANZA
The driver guide will pick you early in the morning and transfer to Dar-es-Salaam Airport for a domestic flight to Mwanza. The journey from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza takes about 2 hours. When you arrive at your accommodation you will check in, and go for a late afternoon boat safari at Saanane National Park till 18:00pm. On your boat safari you will have the chance to approach closely zebra, birds, crocodile and hippo. After boat safari you will returned to your accommodation for food, relaxation and a short briefing.
Accommodation: Tilapia Hotel | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 3
MWANZA TO KIGOMA
The driver guide will pick you early in the morning after breakfast and transfer to Kigoma via Busisi Ferry. The journey from Mwanza to Kigoma takes about 10 hours. When you arrive at your accommodation you will receive a short briefing, check in, eat, and relaxation.
Accommodation: Kigoma Hilltop Hotel | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4
KIGOMA TO MAHALE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
The driver guide will pick you early in the morning after breakfast and transfer to Lake Tanganyika to connect to a speed boat to Mahale Mountain National Park. The journey from off shore of Lake Tanganyika to Mahale Mountain National Park, it takes about 4 hours. The Ranger will be waiting for you at Mganza where you will transfer to your accommodation for check in, eat, and go for a late afternoon nature walk, accompanied by armed ranger. After the activities you will be returned to your accommodation for food, relaxation, a short briefing.
Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Mahale| Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5
MAHALE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
The guide driver will pick you early in the morning with your lunch box and go for a full day Chimpanzee tracking. Chimpanzees can mostly be seen hanging around the lower slopes of the park, especially during the dry season, in the months of July to October. Other activities you can do in Mahale National Park are; hiking, nature walks, camping, snorkeling, canoeing as well as sport fishing. After the occasion you will be returned to your accommodation for food, relaxation and a short briefing.
Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Mahale| Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6
MAHALE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
The guide driver will pick you early in the morning with your lunch box and go for a full day Chimpanzee tracking. Chimpanzees can mostly be seen hanging around the lower slopes of the park, especially during the dry season, in the months of July to October. Other activities you can do in Mahale National Park are; hiking, nature walks, camping, snorkeling, canoeing as well as sport fishing. After the occasion you will be returned to your accommodation for food, relaxation and a short briefing.
Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Mahale | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 7
MAHALE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK TO KIGOMA
The driver guide will pick you early in the morning after breakfast and transfer to a speed boat on the off shore of Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma. The journey from Mahale Mountain National Park to Kigoma, it takes about 4 hours. The Ranger will be waiting for you at Mganza where you will transfer to your accommodation for check in, food, relaxation, a short briefing.
Accommodation: Kigoma Hilltop Hotel | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 8
KIGOMA TO GOMBE STREAM NATIONAL PARK
The driver guide will pick you early in the morning with your lunch box and transfer to Gombe Stream National Park for a full day game drive. From Kigoma to Gombe stream National Park, it takes almost 30 Minutes. After game drive you will be transferred to your accommodation for check in, food, relaxation and a short briefing,
Accommodation: Mbalimbali Gombe Lodge | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 9
GOMBE STREAM NATIONAL PARK TO KATAVI NATIONAL PARK
The driver guide will pick you early in the morning with your lunch box and transfer to Katavi National Park for a half day game drive. From Gombe stream National Park to Katavi National Park, it takes almost 4 Hours. After game drive you will be transferred to your accommodation for check in, food, relaxation and a short briefing,
Accommodation: Mbalimbali Katavi Lodge | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 10
KATAVI NATIONAL PARK
The driver guide will pick you up early in the morning with your lunch box and transfer to Katavi National Park for a full day game drive. The crater is one of the natural wonders in the world which teems with zebras, buffaloes, lions and a small population of the rare black rhino. After game drive, you will visit traditional Maasai village to get an insight in of their lifestyle of these graceful warriors before going to your accommodation for check in, food, relaxation and a short briefing.
Accommodation: Mbalimbali Katavi Lodge | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 11
KATAVI NATIONAL PARK TO KIGOMA
The driver guide will pick you early in the morning after breakfast and transfer to Kigoma. The journey from Katavi National Park to Kigoma it takes about 10 hours. When you arrive at your accommodation you will receive a short briefing, check in, food, and relaxation.
Accommodation: Kigoma Hilltop Hotel | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 12
KIGOMA TO MWANZA
The driver guide will pick you early in the morning after breakfast and transfer to Mwanza via Busisi Ferry. The journey from Kigoma to Mwanza it takes about 10 hours. When you arrive at your accommodation you will receive a short briefing, check in, eat, and relaxation.
Accommodation: Tilapia Hotel | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 13
MWANZA TO DAR ES SALAAM
The driver guide will pick you early in the morning and transfer to Mwanza Airport for a domestic flight to Dar-es-Salaam, where you will be facilitated with a day room for freshen up, until your boarding time to Dar es Salaam International Airport for a flight to your home country. the journey from Mwanza to Dar-es-Salaam takes about 1 hour and half. If the time allows, when you arrive at Dar-es-Salaam, you will visit the National Museum, Kigamboni Fish Market and go for shopping before transferred to Dar-es- Salaam International Airport for onward flight to your home country. END OF TRIP
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
THE ITINERARY INCLUDES:
- Pick up and drop off with support from driver guide.
- Good condition 4WD Safari Land Cruiser.
- Village, Cultural and Guiding fees
- All meals and accommodations.
- Mineral water during the entire Safari.
- Coffee take away on board.
- Fees for all the National Parks and Game Reserves.
- Unlimited game drive and Concession fees
- Vehicle Insurance, Fuel surcharges and service fees.
- AMREF flying doctors emergence rescue.
THE ITINERARY EXCLUDES ANY OTHER THINGS NOT MENTIONED ON ABOVE.
ITINERARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Nonrefundable 30% deposit is required to secure the tour and begin the necessary booking processes and ground preparations. An invoice will be sent to the client together with the payment instructions.
- Final balance payment of the tour booked is required to be paid not later than 21 days before the tour starts. Bookings made within 21 days of the tour start date should be paid in full.
- Cancellation received 35 days or more before the tour starts: No Cancellation Fees will be charged.
- Cancellation received 11 - 34 days before the tour starts: 30% Cancellation Fee will be charged.
- Cancellation received 3 – 10 days before the tour starts: 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
- Cancellation received within 48hrs before the tours starts: 100% Cancellation Fee will be charged.