4 Days Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking Safari is one of the out-of the-norm Tanzania safari experiences to book for an ultimate experience. This 4 Days Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking Safari takes you to the Mahale Mountain National Park, famous for hosting the chimpanzees. Chimpanzees in Tanzania can be found in both Mahale Mountains National Park and Gombe Stream National Park. These chimpanzees are habituated and can be visited by travelers who visit Tanzania.
Day 1: Flight to Mahale Airstrip
You shall arrive in time at the Arusha Airport for your flight to Mahale Airstrip. Once in Mahale Airstrip, EAT 12:10PM, you shall be picked up and transferred to the lodge by dhow transfer which takes about 2 hours. Check in, and enjoy amazing views of the park and Lake Tanganyika. Dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Mahale Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking Experience in Mahale Mountains National Park
Today, you get to enjoy your day with the chimpanzees. You shall start your trip at sunrise by boarding a dhow boat from the hotel’s private beach, for a transfer to Mahale National Park. Enjoy an amazing encounter with the chimpanzees, you shall have your lunch in the park. Later in the evening, you shall transfer back to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay as above.
Accommodation: As above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Kigoma
Today you shall have a relaxed breakfast, and thereafter proceed on a transfer to Kigoma, by boat and road transfer. Proceed to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel, also perched overlooking the beautiful Lake Tanganyika. Enjoy lunch, and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Departure
Today, you shall get to fly to Dar es Salaam from Kigoma Airport. You shall be transferred to the airport in time for your flight back to Dar es Salaam, bringing your Tanzania safari to an end.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Price Includes;
- Flight from Arusha Airport to Mahale Airstrip
- Mahale Airstrip Pick
- Transfer to Kigoma, and to Kigoma Airstrip
- Chimpanzee trekking fees
- Accommodation for the duration of the safari
- Professional safari guides during the trek
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari as indicated
- Government taxes
Price excludes;
- Flight from Kigoma Airport to Dar es Salaam (Book with Air Tanzania, the only one that operates this flight)
- Items of personal nature (laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Any items not included in the itinerary
