Africa
Chimpanzee Safari Trek in Tanzania, 8 Days - From: $6,940
Trip Summary
Fly by private air to the slopes of the Mahale Mountains, home to the world's largest known population of chimpanzees. Every day you can venture out into the forest to observe them, our closest relatives, as they groom, wrestle and forage. Neighboring Mahale is Katavi National Park with a greater density of mammals than any other Tanzanian reserve. Massed on the plains are the last great herds of buffalo in East Africa, up to 1,000 head. This is the place for the wildlife connoisseur, and the traveler who thinks the African bush can offer up no more surprises.
Highlights
- Tracking chimpanzees
- See some of the largest great herds of buffalo in East Africa
- Game drives on foot and in open four-wheel vehicles
Trip Details
Price:
| Per Person, double occupancy | From: $6,940 |
| Single supplement | $950 |
Based on low season rates with two guests traveling. Trip departs Arusha Mondays or Thursdays
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
Day 1
Mahale Mountains National Park
Depart Arusha any Monday or Thursday to Mahale Mountains. Transfer by dhow to camp.
Lodging: Greystoke Mahale
Days 2 - 3
Mahale Mountains National Park
Enjoy tracking chimpanzee the next two days. The forest itself is special, with eight other species of primate, shyer forest mammals, birds, butterflies, giant vines and waterfalls. And if a day’s ‘chimping’ isn’t enough, you can take a gentle forest hike, go fishing or kayak along the lake shore.
Lodging: Greystoke Mahale
Day 4
Katavi National Park
Take a short private air flight to neighboring Katavi National Park. Hidden in the trees that flank it are just six guest tents with fine wooden furniture, woven rugs and beds spread with crisp white Egyptian cottons. The tents are large, romantic and airy and the bathrooms bush deluxe.
Lodging: Chada Katavi
Days 5 - 7
Katavi National Park
Enjoy game drives and walking safaris that will take you even deeper into Katavi´s untamed world. Rare roan and sable antelope, normally skittish and shy, graze openly on these plains. And on foot we experience another side of Africa, that which would often take flight at the sound of an approaching vehicle. The game is unbelievable with sightings of elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, crocodiles and hippo amongst many others.
Lodging: Chada Katavi
Day 8
Flight home
Return to Arusha today by private air.
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