4 Days 3 Nights Katavi And Gombe National Parks Tour

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241,250 Price (per person)
5D / 4N Tour Duration
Budget Tour Type

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This short but powerful adventure includes 3 nights inside or near the park, 6 guided game drives, and the opportunity to explore the famed Katuma River, Lake Katavi, and Chada Plains. From witnessing thousands of hippos competing in shrinking pools during the dry season to tracking lion prides hunting buffalo herds, every day in Katavi reveals something unforgettable. If you're dreaming of an immersive safari in one of Africa’s last true wilderness areas, the 4-day Katavi National Park Safari is your perfect gateway. Nestled in Tanzania’s remote southwest, Katavi National Park is celebrated for its vast floodplains, dramatic predator-prey encounters, and near-total solitude — attracting fewer than 2,000 visitors annually. This makes it an ideal destination for travelers seeking exclusivity, raw nature, and intense wildlife viewing. But you might ask: “Is 4 days enough for safari?” or “How many days is enough for a Tanzania safari?” For Katavi, 4 days is not just enough — it’s ideal. Unlike busier parks like Serengeti or Ngorongoro, Katavi's highlights can be deeply experienced in a well-paced 4-day itinerary. It allows time for game drives across diverse ecosystems, close encounters with wildlife, optional walking safaris, and serene bush evenings — all without feeling rushed. Designed for solo travelers, couples, families, and photographers alike, this 4-day Tanzania safari can be customized to match your travel style — whether you prefer a luxury tented lodge, a mid-range eco-camp, or an affordable bush tent. Safari Highlights Katavi national park GOMBE NATIONAL PARK

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival In Katavi National Park

Katavi National ParkGame Drive

Begin your journey with a morning flight from Arusha or Dar es Salaam to Katavi National Park — one of Tanzania's most remote and pristine wildlife sanctuaries. Upon arrival at Ikuu Airstrip, your professional safari guide will meet and transfer you to your lodge or tented camp. After lunch and a short rest, enjoy a scenic game drive across the Chada floodplains and riverine forests, spotting buffalo herds, crocodiles, and hippos in abundance.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 2 Full Day Safari In Katavi

Spend the full day exploring Katavi's diverse landscapes — from the wide floodplains dotted with hundreds of hippos to the acacia woodlands teeming with giraffes and antelopes. In the morning, set out early to catch predators at their most active. After lunch and relaxation back at camp, continue your safari in the afternoon, tracking prides of lions, hyenas, and, if lucky, elusive leopards. Bird lovers will also be thrilled by the park’s rich fauna.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 3 Transfer To Gombe National Park – Shores Of Lake Tanganyika

Lake TanganyikaGame Drive

After breakfast, enjoy a short game drive en route to the airstrip for your flight to Kigoma. Upon arrival, you’ll transfer to the shores of Lake Tanganyika where a private boat awaits to take you to Gombe National Park — a lush, mountainous haven famous for chimpanzees and Jane Goodall’s research. Enjoy the tranquil boat ride and the pristine shoreline views before checking into your forest lodge or tented camp. The afternoon is at leisure to soak in the natural beauty.

Activities : Boat Safari
Day 4 Chimpanzee Trekking In Gombe – Face To Face With The Wild

Today you will experience the highlight of Gombe National Park — a guided chimpanzee trek through dense forests. With the help of experienced trackers, follow chimpanzee families through their natural habitat, observing their behavior and social interactions up close. Along the way, enjoy sightings of colobus monkeys, baboons, and forest birds. Visit the beautiful Kakombe Waterfall before returning to the lodge for lunch. The afternoon is free to relax by the lake or take a refreshing swim.

Activities : Trekking
Day 5 Return To Kigoma – Farewell To The Wild

After a final breakfast by the lakeshore, board a boat back to Kigoma. Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy a brief visit to Kigoma town or the historic Ujiji site — where explorers Stanley and Livingstone met. Later, catch your flight back to Arusha or Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your unforgettable journey through two of Tanzania’s most off-the-beaten-path national parks.

Activities : Trekking