10 Days Mahale Safaris in Tanzania
10 Days Mahale safari is an exciting combination of chimpanzee tracking, Game drives, walking safaris with armed rangers within the Mahale National Park.
Day 1 Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport
Our representative from Nutrenest Safaris will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport to start off with your safari. You will be transported to Lake Duluti Lodge or Rivertress Country Inn depending on your time of arrival. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation facility.
Day 2: Arusha to Katavi – Game Drive
After the morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport by shared charter plane for about 2 hours to Kitavi National Park in the southwest of Tanzania. You will be transferred for lunch at Katuma Bush Lodge in the afternoon. This lodge is located in the middle of the park at an elevated point overlooking the vast plains of Katisunga. Herds of animals searching for fresh pastures and water provide the perfect views directly from your tent. Tamarid and acacia trees provide shade and the sunsets behind the distant forests surrounding the seasonal lake provide a perfect backdrop to the breathtaking scenery. After lunch, you will explore Katavi on your first game drive. Overnight stay at Katuma Bush lodge.
Day 3- 4 Katavi – Mahare Safari
After a cup of tea in the morning, you will enjoy your leisure time until you are transferred for a short picturesque flight to Mahale Mountain National Park. This park is located on the banks of Lake Tanganyika from Katavi Airstrip with packed lunch. A boat is waiting for you at Mahale Airstrip to transport you to Kungwe Beach Lodge. This beach is situated on a lengthy stretch of golden banks and sand beaches overlooking the Mahale Mountains of Lake Tanganyika. Ten comfy and opulent tents with private bathrooms and views of Tanganyika’s pristine waters make up the camp. The camp manager is waiting for your arrival so that they can give you a briefing and talk about your safari itinerary. You embark on your first, quick chimpanzee tracking adventure in the afternoon in the nearby forest. Dinner and overnight stay at Kungwe Beach Lodge.
Day 6-8: Mahale National Park for Chimpanzee tracking
Spend 3 days exploring the Mahale Mountains at Lake Tanganyika. In this park, the main activity is chimpanzee tracking. Guides begin tracking early in the morning at a location where chimpanzees nested the night before then they proceed from there and tracking in Mahale takes around 4 – 5 hours. When there is an abundance of fruit nearby, chimpanzees will always be close since they love fruits. Walking on this beach, swimming, and snorkeling in Tanganyika’s crystal clear water are some additional activities. More so, well knowledgeable boatmen at the camp can organize fishing excursions to Tanganyika. In order to have a firsthand understanding of life in a typical African village, one can also visit the nearby fishing villages. Dinner and overnight stay at Kungwe Beach lodge.
Day 9: Mahale – Arusha
Spend the morning relaxation at the beach before taking a boat to the Mahale Airstrip. You will board a shared charter flight to return to Arusha. After arriving there, return to Rivertree Country Inn lodge for an overnight stay with served meals.
Day 10: Departure
Proceed to Kilimanjaro Airport to depart or extend your stay.
End of Safari
Inclusions
- All Airport transfers
- Shared charter flights that is Arusha – Mahale – Arusha inclusive of taxes
- Accommodation and meals per day
- Park entrance fees
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
Exclusions
- International flights
- All items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Drinks and beverages