Highlights
? Home to one of the best chimpanzee trekking in Africa.
? Chimp Trekking in the wild mountains of Mahale.
? Experience chimp families in their natural habitats
? View the spectacle of the Crater to the migration in full spate in the southern plains
? Enjoy view of great elephant herds and baobabs in Ruaha
More to explore
Activities: Chimpanzee trekking
Accommodation: 5 nights in camps and huts.
Transport: Fully equipped custom built safari minivan or 4x4 Land Cruiser
Escort: Kenya Professional Safari Guide rated driver guide or on special request safari guide
Suggest: Beach or Rwanda Gorilla extension
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day Location Accommodation Board Activity
1 Ruaha National Park Ruaha River Lodge LDBB Flight, P
2 Ruaha National Park Ruaha River Lodge LDBB A, P
3 Ruaha National Park Ruaha River Lodge LDBB A, P
4 Katavi National Park Katavi Tented Camp LDBB Flight, P
5 Katavi National Park Katavi Tented Camp LDBB A, P
6 Katavi National Park Katavi Tented Camp LDBB A, P
7 Mahale Mountains Nkungwe Camp LDBB Flight, P
8 Mahale Mountains Nkungwe Camp LDBB A, P
9 Mahale Mountains Nkungwe Camp LDBB A, P
10 Departure Flight , Depart
L-Lunch, D-Dinner, BB-Bed and breakfast, LDBB-Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast, Trsf-Transfer, E-Early morning game drive, A-Morning game drive, P-Afternoon game drive, HDS-Half Day sightseeing, FDS-Full Day Sightseeing
Day 1: Ruaha National Park
On arrival Dar es Salaam, take your scheduled flight to Ruaha National Park in Southern Tanzania, offering exceptional scenery, habitats and wildlife viewing. Ruaha is one of Tanzania great parks yet receives very few visitors because of its remoteness. As a result the 4x 4 game drives are very rewarding. Meals and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge - LDBB
Day 2 :Ruaha National Park
Whole day in Ruaha with morning and afternoon shared game drives. Meals and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge - LDBB
Day 3:Ruaha National Park
Whole day in Ruaha with morning and afternoon shared game drives.Meals and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge - LDBB
Day 4: Katavi National Park
From Ruaha, we fly to Katavi National Park which receives less than 300 visitors yet contains super-abundant wildlife. In this mesmerizing, desolate wilderness, buffalo herds and hippo pods can stretch as far as the eye can see, especially in the dry season. The game experience here is unlike anywhere in Africa and you will feel utterly privileged to travel through this magnificent game country. Afternoon shared game drive. Meals and overnight at Katavi Tented Camp - LDBB
Day 5:Katavi National Park
Whole day in Katavi with morning and afternoon shared game drives. Meals and overnight at Katavi Tented Camp - LDBB
Day 6:Katavi National Park
Whole day in Katavi with morning and afternoon shared game drives. Meals and overnight at Katavi Tented Camp - LDBB
Day 7:Mahale National Reserve
After breakfast, fly to Mahale National Reserve. There is no better way to end your safari than at the exclusive Nkunge Camp, a wonderful haven on the golden shores of Lake Tanganyika.
Completely isolated from the rest of the world, the camp allows guests to follow chimpanzees which live in the Mahale Mountains, just behind the camp. As you return from this utterly absorbing adventure and dive into the warm waters of Lake Tanganyika at sunset, it will dawn on you what a special place this is, a place of pure Nirvana. Meals and overnight at Nkungwe Camp - LDBB
Day 8:Mahale National Reserve
Morning and afternoon activities. Meals and overnight at Nkungwe Camp - LDBB
Day 9:Mahale National Reserve
Morning and afternoon activities.Meals and overnight at Nkungwe Camp - LDBB
Day 10 :Departure
Today, take a charter flight to Ruaha where you will join the schedule flight to Dar es Salaam and connect with your onward flight home.
What You Get
? 3 Nights accommodation at Ruaha River Lodge
? 3 Nights accommodation at Katavi Tented Camp
? 3 Nights accommodation at Nkungwe Camp
? Meals as per program
? Transportation in a chauffeur driven 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
? Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary at current level
? All meet and greet services and services of a qualified English Speaking driver guide
? 24 hours stand-by contact number.
? Guaranteed window seat – based on 6 pax per vehicle
? Flying doctors coverage: Covers you within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient.
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What You Don’t Get
? All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
? Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s)
? Any local or international flight and departure taxes.
? Visa fees
? Laundry, drinks
? Any other services not mentioned above as inclusive.
Included flights:
Scheduled return flight Dar Es Salaam – Ruaha – Dar Es Salaam
