10-Days Katavi - Mahale And Gombe National Parks Tour

Fly from Arusha or Dar es Salaam to Ikuu Airstrip in Katavi National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to your camp. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch followed by your first game drive across Katavi’s spectacular plains, home to elephants, buffaloes, and lions. End the day with a sundowner overlooking a riverbank teeming with hippos and crocodiles.

Activities : Game Drives

Spend the full day exploring the game-rich terrain of Katavi. Watch herds of elephants roam the miombo woodlands and keep your camera ready for thrilling predator-prey scenes on the floodplains. Birdlife is abundant, and your guide will help spot elusive species and explain the park's unique ecosystem.

Activities : Game Drives

Enjoy a guided walking safari in the early morning to get a ground-level view of Katavi’s flora and fauna. In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the Katuma River for close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and water birds. Experience the park from a fresh perspective and deepen your connection to the wilderness.

Activities : Boat Safari

After breakfast and a final game drive, you’ll take a chartered flight to the remote Mahale Mountains National Park, on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Upon arrival, transfer by boat to your lodge. Settle in and enjoy the stunning lake views and forest backdrop — a complete change of scenery from the savannahs of Katavi.

Activities : Game Drives

Head into the forest in search of the Mahale chimps. Accompanied by experienced trackers, follow clues and calls until you come face-to-face with these incredible primates. Spend a magical hour observing their social behaviors. Return to camp for a well-earned lunch and an afternoon dip or kayaking session in Lake Tanganyika.

Activities : Trekking

Another chance to venture deep into the forest for wildlife tracking. While chimps are the stars, Mahale is home to red colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and vibrant bird species. Learn about the forest ecology from your guide and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of this untouched wilderness.

Activities : Trekking

Enjoy your final morning in Mahale with a relaxed breakfast or short walk before boarding a boat transfer across Lake Tanganyika to Gombe Stream National Park. On arrival, check in at your lodge and spend the afternoon at leisure, soaking in the beauty of this legendary park made famous by Jane Goodall.

Activities : Boat Safari

Today, join expert guides to trek through the forest in search of Gombe’s habituated chimpanzees. Spend time observing these intelligent and playful primates in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, visit the famous Jane Goodall research center and learn about decades of pioneering conservation work.

Activities : Trekking

Today you’ll hike through the forest trails to the picturesque Kakombe Waterfall. Along the way, spot various primates and endemic birds. The trail offers a refreshing perspective on Gombe’s terrain and is perfect for active travelers seeking an immersive nature experience.

Activities : Trekking

After breakfast, enjoy a final lakeside view before boarding your boat back to Kigoma, followed by a charter flight to Arusha or Dar es Salaam. Reflect on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s wildest parks — an experience few ever have the privilege to enjoy.

Activities : Trekking