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Description
The 7-day experience of hidden treasures takes you to the chimpanzees' homes which are located in the Western parts of Tanzania on the dramatic shores of Lake Tanganyika. You will be able to visit both Mahale and Gombe National Parks in order to have a different chimps experience. You will start off at Gombe before ending up at Mahale.
Highlights
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro Int. Airport
- Explore Mahale National Park - Trekking Safari
- Explore Gombe Stream National Park - Trekking Safari
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 Arusha - Gombe National Park
You will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kigoma. On arrival, you will meet your guide who will drive you for 20 minutes to the Kibirizi port for your boat ride to Gombe National Park.
After the 2-hour boat transfer, you will arrive at the park entrance gate where you will be served a hot lunch. You then start your trek to the rolling hills and lush landscapes in search of the chimpanzees with the aid of the chimp trackers.
Later, you will return to your tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking
After an early breakfast, we will make our way to the forest for trekking once again. Walking through forests, up hills, and into valleys, can be tiring and challenging, so come prepared for the trek.
Once we locate a group of chimps, we stop and spend some time with these gentle primates. Watch their world as they groom, feed, and interact with each other in their natural habitat. Coming face-to-face with a group of chimpanzees is one of the most special and rare wildlife encounters on earth!
You will visit different parts of this forest including the waterfalls, Jane's Peak, and other interesting parts where the chimps are found.
Later, you will descend back to the camp for lunch before spending time at the beautiful beach of Lake Tanganyika.
Day 3 Gombe Morning Trek - Kigoma
After breakfast, we start chimpanzee trekking in different valleys, walking in the forest, and visiting Kakombe Waterfall. At 12h00, you will return for lunch and then pack and transfer to Kigoma town. Arrive in the evening in time for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Kigoma - Mahale Mountains
You will be picked up from Kigoma and transferred to Mahale Park located 128km south of Kigoma town (east of Lake Tanganyika). It is dominated by the Mahale Mountains. You will arrive in the afternoon and be served a hot lunch while relaxing until dinner. Overnight will be at Mango Tree Bandas.
Day 5 Mahale Mountain Trekking
After breakfast, you will go chimpanzee trekking in the forest. The hike taking you to the chimps' habitation areas is accessible and not strenuous, although having good fitness levels will ease the strain of walking through the jungle! Observing the endangered primates up close is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Later, you will head back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Mahale Mountains - Kigoma
After breakfast, you will go chimpanzee trekking in the forest. The hike taking you to the chimps' habitation areas is accessible and not strenuous, although having good fitness levels will ease the strain of walking through the jungle! Observing the endangered primates up close is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Later, you will drive back to Kigoma Town for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 Kigoma - Dar Es Salaam/Arusha
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight back to Dar Es Salaam or Arusha. This is where your safari will end.
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Price Information
This price is per person, based on 2 people sharing. While this price reflects the suggested itinerary (including accommodation and excursions), this private trip is 100% tailor-made, and after you make your inquiry, a specialist can help you select the options best suited to your tastes and budget.
Departure Information
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Includes
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Taxes & Entrance fees
- Charging spots in the safari jeep
- Airport Drop-off & Pick-up.
- Professional guidance
- Conservation Fee
- Accommodation After & Before Safari
- Accommodation while on safari
- Armed Walking Safari Guide/s
- Bottled water in safari vehicles
Excludes
- Flights (International)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for safari guide
- Personal expenses in nature such as money for souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.
- Visa fees (100 USD for American and 50 USD for non-American)
- Immunization documents (yellow fever recommended for visa processing on arrivals)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and /or park fees
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Best Time to Travel
Best time for Chimpanzee Trekking in Tanzania
Chimpanzee trekking in Tanzania can be done throughout the year. But it is best enjoyed during the dry season between May to October. During this time, the terrain in the forests is accessible. the vegetation is short. The trekking trails are also less muddy and slippery. Also, chimps are closer to the lower slopes of the mountains, thus easier to find.
Accommodation Style
Lodges & Camps
Travelers on chimpanzee trekking missions to either Gombe stream or Mahale mountains national parks can find high quality accommodation facilities from areas within the park or in the nearby towns. These accommodation facilities offer luxury, mid-range and budget services. The accommodation facilities to consider for chimpanzee trekking in Tanzania include Mbali, Lake Tanganyika hotel, Kigoma hill top hotel, Gombe lodge, Mahale camp and Mikumi adventure lodge just to mention a few.
Most Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to go on the Tanzania safari?
Tanzania Safari holidays are good all-year-round. Because of such close proximity to the equator, Tanzania undergoes two distinct dry and wet seasons. But the best-best time depends on the type of Tanzania safari activity you choose. However, the dry season of June to October is considered to be the best time to go on the Tanzania safari.
When is the best time to see the great wildebeest migration in Tanzania?
From December to March, the Serengeti Migration congregates in large herds around Lake Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Tanzania Safari. So, the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is usually during June and July and January to February is the perfect time to see the wildebeest calving.
What does a Tanzania Safari cost?
Ideally, there is no fixed price range for Tanzania safari. There are several factors such as time, numbers of days, and accommodations types that influence the Tanzania safari cost. However, the average cost of Tanzania Safari per day can come down to $400 (dollars) per head for a lodge safari and around $200 (dollars) per day for camping.
Is it safe to go on a Tanzania Safari?
Yes, Tanzania is a fairly safe country. Every year millions of tourists visit this beautiful country in the hopes of a thrilling Tanzania travel experience. And, the statistics say that maximum tourists leave the country with their heart bubbling with joy and a secret promise to visit again.
Where will I stay during the Tanzania safari?
Tanzania offers a great range of lodges and tented camps. However, your Tanzania accommodations depend on the type of packages you have purchased like budget safaris, standard or luxury Tanzania safari.
How long does it take to do safari in Tanzania?
The duration of an ideal Tanzania safari can take between 5 to 10 days, to ensure you hit all the top spots on your safari. The length though can depend on how long you’d like to stay and enjoy a specific place, hotel, park on your itinerary.
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