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Wildlife Safaris · Luxury
Western Wilderness: Katavi & Mahale Chimps
A remote fly-in adventure: Katavi's wild floodplains and chimpanzee trekking on the shore of Lake Tanganyika.
- Duration
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Starts
- Arusha
- Ends
- Arusha
- Route
- Arusha · Katavi · Mahale
- Accommodation
- Luxury
- From
- USD 7,900 pp
Highlights
- Hippo pools and buffalo herds in Katavi
- Chimpanzee trekking in Mahale
- Beach time on Lake Tanganyika
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1: Fly to Katavi
Arusha → Katavi
Flight across Tanzania to Katavi and afternoon game drive.
Stay: Katavi campMeals: Lunch, DinnerTransport: Light aircraft, boat, 4×4Travel: ≈ 3.5 h flight
- 2
Day 2: Katavi safari
Katavi
Drives and walks on the Katisunga plain.
Stay: Katavi campMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: Light aircraft, boat, 4×4
- 3
Day 3: Katavi safari
Katavi
Explore the Katuma River's hippo pools.
Stay: Katavi campMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: Light aircraft, boat, 4×4
- 4
Day 4: Fly to Mahale
Katavi → Mahale
Short flight and boat transfer to Mahale.
Stay: Mahale beach campMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: Light aircraft, boat, 4×4Travel: ≈ 1 h flight + boat
- 5
Day 5: Chimpanzee trek
Mahale
Trek with guides to find the chimpanzees.
Stay: Mahale beach campMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: Light aircraft, boat, 4×4
- 6
Day 6: Chimpanzee trek & lake
Mahale
Second trek, afternoon kayaking or dhow trip.
Stay: Mahale beach campMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: Light aircraft, boat, 4×4
- 7
Day 7: Mahale at leisure
Mahale
Optional third trek or relax on the beach.
Stay: Mahale beach campMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: Light aircraft, boat, 4×4
- 8
Day 8: Return to Arusha
Mahale → Arusha
Boat and flight back to Arusha.
Meals: BreakfastTransport: Light aircraft, boat, 4×4Travel: ≈ 4 h
Included
- Charter flights
- Park fees and chimpanzee permits
- Full board
- Activities as listed
Not included
- International flights
- Visa costs
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks at lodges
- Personal expenses
Price
USD 7,900 per person
Per person sharing, fly-in, luxury camps
Prices shown are estimated starting prices and may vary depending on travel dates, availability, accommodation category, park fees, number of travellers and requested services. Final pricing will be confirmed by SASU Tours.
Requirements
- Minimum age for chimp trekking (usually 12)
- Face mask for treks
- Soft bag, 15 kg limit on light aircraft
Cancellation
- 60 days or more before arrival: deposit refunded minus bank charges
- 59–30 days: 30% of the tour price
- 29–8 days: 50% of the tour price
- 7 days or less, or no-show: 100% of the tour price