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Tanzania Explorer Safari

A 7-night flying luxury safari which visits the remote Katavi National Park where you will stay at the Mbali Mbali Katavi then on to the stunning Mbali Mbali Mahale in the Mahale Mountains where you have the opportunity to track wild chimpanzees in pristine forest.

  • Shared Charter Flight from Arusha to Katavi, followed by a thrilling game drive and a warm lodge welcome.
  • Explore the untamed wilderness of Katavi National Park on morning and afternoon game drives.
  • Embark on a full-day game drive adventure with a packed lunch, immersing yourself in the park’s wildlife.
  • Transfer to Mahale Airstrip and take a scenic dhow boat ride to Mbali Mbali Mahale, surrounded by stunning landscapes.
  • Delve into the world of chimpanzees with morning treks, enjoy leisurely afternoons, and experience a memorable boat safari along the lakeshore at sunset.
  • Shared air charter Arusha / Katavi / Mahale / Arusha (Min 4 seats for flight to operate, supplement to apply if less than 04 passengers).
  • Full Board accommodation and meals, selection of house beverages, soft drinks and water, packed lunch on departure day, all park fees and government taxes, laundry, vehicle and boat airstrip transfers, internal flights with total luggage allowance of 15kgs per person.
  • Guided game drives on shared basis (Mbali Mbali Katavi), guided chimpanzee trek once per day (Mbali Mbali Mahale), guided forest walks (Mbali Mbali Mahale), and one boat safari per stay (Mbali Mbali Mahale).

LENGTH

7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS

BEST MONTHS TO VISIT

ALL YEAR

FROM

US$ 7,182

Tanzania Explorer Safari

A 7-night flying luxury safari which visits the remote Katavi National Park where you will stay at the Mbali Mbali Katavi then on to the stunning Mbali Mbali Mahale in the Mahale Mountains where you have the opportunity to track wild chimpanzees in pristine forest.

  • Shared Charter Flight from Arusha to Katavi, followed by a thrilling game drive and a warm lodge welcome.
  • Explore the untamed wilderness of Katavi National Park on morning and afternoon game drives.
  • Embark on a full-day game drive adventure with a packed lunch, immersing yourself in the park’s wildlife.
  • Transfer to Mahale Airstrip and take a scenic dhow boat ride to Mbali Mbali Mahale, surrounded by stunning landscapes.
  • Delve into the world of chimpanzees with morning treks, enjoy leisurely afternoons, and experience a memorable boat safari along the lakeshore at sunset.
  • Shared air charter Arusha / Katavi / Mahale / Arusha (Min 4 seats for flight to operate, supplement to apply if less than 04 passengers).
  • Full Board accommodation and meals, selection of house beverages, soft drinks and water, packed lunch on departure day, all park fees and government taxes, laundry, vehicle and boat airstrip transfers, internal flights with total luggage allowance of 15kgs per person
  • Guided game drives on shared basis (Mbali Mbali Katavi), guided chimpanzee trek once per day (Mbali Mbali Mahale), guided forest walks (Mbali Mbali Mahale), and one boat safari per stay (Mbali Mbali Mahale).

LENGTH

7 nights / 8 days

BEST MONTHS TO VISIT

ALL YEAR

FROM

US$5,326

Itinerary in Detail

DAY BY DAY

Tour Experiences

Day 1

Morning Shared Charter Flight from Arusha Airport to Katavi Airstrip. Upon arrival met and  transfer to the lodge combined with game drives (if time allows). Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening game drives (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at Mbali Mbali Katavi.

Day 2

After breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive at the Katavi National Park. Return to the lodge for brunch/early lunch. Afternoon at leisure . Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 3

After breakfast, depart the lodge for a full day game drive of the Katavi National Park with a packed lunch. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon. Evening sundowner, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4

After breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive at the Katavi National Park. Return to the lodge for brunch/early lunch. Afternoon at leisure . Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner, and overnight at the lodge. Book an optional night game drive.

Day 5

After breakfast, morning vehicle transfer to Katavi Airstrip combined with game drive (if time allows). Shared Charter Flight from Katavi Airstrip to Mahale Airstrip. Dhow boat transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) to the lodge. Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening chimpanzee trekking or forest walks (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at Mbali Mbali Mahale.

Day 6

After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps to kayak. Evening sundowners, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 7

After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Boat Safari along the lakeshore in the late afternoon. Evening sundowners, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 8

After breakfast, morning dhow boat transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) to Mahale Airstrip. Depart with Shared Charter Flight to Arusha Airport with packed lunch.

Tour Experiences

Day 1

Morning Shared Charter Flight from Arusha Airport to Katavi Airstrip. Vehicle transfer to the lodge combined with game drives (if time allows). Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening game drives (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at Mbali Mbali Katavi.

Day 2

After breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive at the Katavi National Park. Return to the lodge for brunch/early lunch. Afternoon at leisure . Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 3

After breakfast, depart the lodge for a full day game drive of the Katavi National Park with a packed lunch. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon. Evening sundowner, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4

After breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive at the Katavi National Park. Return to the lodge for brunch/early lunch. Afternoon at leisure . Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner, and overnight at the lodge. Book an optional night game drive.

Day 5

After breakfast, morning vehicle transfer to Katavi Airstrip combined with game drive (if time allows). Shared Charter Flight from Katavi Airstrip to Mahale Airstrip. Dhow boat transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) to the lodge. Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening chimpanzee trekking or forest walks (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at Mbali Mbali Mahale.

Day 6

After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps to kayak. Evening sundowners, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 7

After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Boat Safari along the lakeshore in the late afternoon. Evening sundowners, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 8

After breakfast, morning dhow boat transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) to Mahale Airstrip. Depart with Shared Charter Flight to Arusha Airport with packed lunch.

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