knowledgeable guide will be eagerly waiting to warmly welcome you. He will be readily
available to assist you and ensure a smooth transfer to your hotel. Sit back, relax, and let us take
care of all your travel needs, providing you with a memorable experience in Tanzania.
8 Days Chimpanzee Safari Gombe Stream + Mahale
Luxury From
$ 5095
/ Person
8 Days Chimpanzee Safari Gombe Stream + Mahale
This is a perfect safari combination to see chimpanzees up close in western Tanzania.
Gombe Stream National Park is the famous place where Jane Goodall did her research on
chimpanzee populations. It is located on the western border of Tanzania and the Congo. and has
35 km² of protected land along the hills of the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. Mahale
Mountains National Park is located close by, south of the city of Kigoma. It is the only place
where chimpanzees and lions co exist. This private safari offers you the flexibility to travel at your own pace, exactly the way you like it
Sample Itineraries
Day 01 :
Dar es Salaam
Arrival in Dar es Salaam- Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, our friendly and
Hotel Slipway
Dar es Salaam
Meals
Lunch and Dinner
Day 02 :
Kigoma
Flight to Kigoma
Today you fly from Dar Es Salaam to Kigoma, on the western side of the country. When you
arrive, a driver is waiting to bring you to your hotel, after which there is plenty of time to go for
example on a city tour, visit a historic town or a nearby village, or go for boat ride on Lake
Tanganyika. The next day it's all about the chimpanzees!
Accommodation-
Kigoma Hiltop Hotel
Kigoma
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3-4 :
Gombe
Gombe Stream National Park
Visit Gombe Stream National Park, where Jane Goodall conducted her famous chimpanzee research. Accessible only by boat along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, this remote park offers an unforgettable chance to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat as they climb, play, and care for their young.
Accommodation:
Mbali Mbali Gombe National Park
Gombe
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05 :
Kiogoma
Drive boat transfer from Kigoma
Bid farewell to Gombe Stream as you embark on a journey to Mahale Mountains National Park. After breakfast, depart from Kigoma via a combination of a scenic drive and a boat transfer to Mbali Mbali Lodge in Mahale. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and spend the afternoon at your leisure, enjoying the stunning surroundings and perhaps taking a dip in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika.
Mbali Mbali Mahale Lodge
Kiogoma
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06 :
Mahale Mountains
Mahale Mountains National Park
More chimpanzees await you in the Mahale Mountains National Park. This park is a bit larger
and home to roughly 900 wild chimpanzees. The park is different from most since there are no
roads and you have to go on foot. Experienced guides take you on a hike through the mountains
in search of groups of chimpanzees. Once found, you get plenty of time to observe these beauties a magical experience!
Accommodation-Mbali Mbali Mahale Lodge
Mbali Mbali Mahale Lodge
Mahale Mountains
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07 :
Kigoma
Return from Mahale to Kigoma
After an amazing time with the chimpanzees, it is time to embark on your journey from Mahale
back to Kigoma. This beautiful and adventurous journey by boat and car takes approximately
eight hours.
Accommodation-
Kigoma Hiltop Hotel
Kigoma
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08 :
No Accommodation
Flight to Dar Es Salaam and flight home
This is your last day! Today you fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam,
from where you will catch your flight home. Having second thoughts? Then don't hesitate to
extend your holiday to one of Tanzania's paradise islands such as Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia!
No Accommodation
Meals
Breakfast
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Safari Inclusions & Exclusions
- Inclusions
Airport Transfers
Daily game drives while on Safari.
A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
Meals as per itinerary.
Drinking water while on safari .
Concession/ Camping Fees.
4x4 Land Cruiser.
All Taxes and VAT.
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
- Exclusions
