7-Day Katavi & Mahale Western Tanzania Safari

Arusha

Featured Safari
Duration
7 Days 6 Nights
Availability
Year Round
Group Size
1 - 6 People
Safari Type
Multidays

Overview

Combine two of western Tanzania’s most remote wilderness destinations on a seven-day journey through Katavi National Park and Mahale Mountains National Park. Experience classic game viewing in Katavi before transitioning to Lake Tanganyika and chimpanzee trekking in Mahale.

Highlights
  • Katavi National Park
  • Mahale Mountains National Park
  • Chimpanzee trekking
  • Lake Tanganyika
  • Remote western Tanzania
  • Wildlife and primate combination
  • Six nights
What's Included
  • Professional guide throughout activities stated in the itinerary
  • Park and conservation fees stated in the confirmed itinerary
  • Accommodation stated in the confirmed package
  • Meals indicated in the itinerary
  • Ground transfers stated in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari activities
  • Applicable government taxes and service charges
  • Domestic flights or scheduled transport stated in the confirmed itinerary
What's Not Included
  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic and premium drinks unless specifically included
  • Optional activities not specifically stated as included
  • Changes caused by weather, airline schedules or circumstances outside the confirmed itinerary

Safari Itinerary

01 Travel to Katavi

Full Day

Travel to Katavi

Fly toward Katavi and begin the western Tanzania wilderness experience.

02 Full-Day Katavi Safari

Full Day

Full-Day Katavi Safari

Explore Katavi’s floodplains, rivers and wildlife-rich habitats.

03 Second Katavi Wildlife Day

Full Day

Second Katavi Wildlife Day

Continue exploring Katavi with additional time for photography and remote wilderness viewing.

04 Katavi to Mahale

Full Day

Katavi to Mahale

Travel from Katavi toward the Mahale Mountains and Lake Tanganyika according to confirmed logistics.

05 Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking

Full Day

Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking

Join experienced guides for a forest trek in search of chimpanzees and other primates.

06 Mahale Forest & Lake Day

Full Day

Mahale Forest & Lake Day

Enjoy further forest exploration and permitted activities around the Lake Tanganyika environment.

07 Mahale Departure

Full Day

Mahale Departure

Begin the return journey from Mahale toward Dar es Salaam according to confirmed connections.

Location Map

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Destination: Arusha

Frequently Asked Questions

The combination provides two very different western Tanzania experiences: remote vehicle safari in Katavi and forest-based chimpanzee trekking in Mahale.

Yes. Routing, accommodation and travel arrangements can be adjusted subject to availability and the final quotation.

No. Wildlife and natural events cannot be guaranteed because animals move freely in natural ecosystems.

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  • Safe & Reliable
  • Comfortable Safari Vehicles

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