Tour Reference: GS 023, Nature Experience Safari 8 Days

Trip Summary:

This tour takes you to visit 2 of the 3 exclusively western circuit National parks of Tanzania for game drives and walking while tracking the Chimps where few number of tourists travel to. These tour sites are Katavi and Mahale Mountains National parks where you will stay for 3 nights in Katavi and 4 nights in Mahale. The park hosts small and large mammals including the RARE CHIMPANZEE which are not found in any other wildlife reserve in Tanzania, it is also home to variety of birds species and reptiles. Accommodation in Luxury Tented camp with bush shower booked on full board arrangements.

You will enjoy and experience nature, wildlife, habit and habitat of the fauna and flora in the natural areas, also peoples and culture. Availability 90%

Minimum Rate Per Adult:

US$

Departing From:

Arusha

Duration:

8 Days / 7 Nights

Departure Time:

0830 Hrs (possible to leave earlier than)

Departures:

Daily

Minimum Persons Required:

2

Best Time:

Trip Itinerary:

Shared Charter Flight departs on Tuesdays and Fridays

Day1    1230H  Shared Charter from Arusha to Katavi
(Tue)                 Arrive Katavi

                         Pick Up on arrival and transfer to the Camp

                         Hot Lunch at the Camp

                         Proceed for short Game Drive in the Park

                         Dinner and Overnight at Katuma Katavi Tented Camp

Day2    0700H  Breakfast at the Camp in Katavi

(Wed)   0800H    Full Day Game Drive in the Park

                         Meals and Overnight at Katuma Katavi Tented Camp

Day3    0700H   Breakfast at the camp in Katavi

(Thur)   0800H    Full Day Game Drive in the Park

                         Meals and Overnight at Katuma Katavi Tented Camp

Day4    0700H   Breakfast at the camp in Katavi - Mahale Park

(Fri)      1130H    Transfer to the Airstrip with packed lunch boxes

            1200H    Shared Charter to Mahale National Park

            1250H    Arrive Mahale

                         Pick Up on arrival and transfer to the Camp by boat

                         Afternoon- Short Chimpanzee Tracking in the forest

                         Dinner and bonfire at the camp

                         Overnight at Nkungwe Luxury Tented Camp

Day5    0700H   Breakfast at the camp in Mahale

(Sat)     0800H   Chimpanzee Tracking in the forest

                         Hot Lunch at the camp

                         Boat Safari for Bird Watching and Game Viewing

                         Dinner and bonfire at the Camp

                         Overnight at Nkungwe Luxury Tented camp

Day6    0700H   Breakfast at the camp in Mahale

(Sun)    0800H   Chimpanzee Tracking in the forest

                         Hot Lunch at the camp

                         Fishing on the Lake

                         Dinner and bonfire at the camp

                         Overnight at Nkungwe Luxury Tented Camp

Day7    0700H   Breakfast at the camp in Mahale

(Mon)    0800H    Chimpanzee Tracking in the forest

                         Hot Lunch at the camp

                         Afternoon-Snorkeling

                         Dinner and bonfire at the Camp

                         Overnight at Nkungwe Luxury Tented Camp

Day8    0700H  Breakfast at the camp in Mahale - Arusha

(Tue)    0800H    Relax on the beach

            1200H   Transfer to the Airstrip by boat

            1330H   Shared charter to Arusha

            1730H    Arrive Arusha, meet and transfer to your Town hotel

                         End of Gofan Safaris Services

Discount:

Note:
The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. Group Incentive Safari Prices Available contact us and enjoy up to 25% saving on the per person rate!

Tour Price Includes:
- Flying Doctors Emergences
- Arrival and departure Airport Transfers
- Full board accommodation in all the tour
- Scheduled shared charter flights as per itinerary
- All park fees and guiding fees
- Soft drinks and laundry services
- Professional Chimp tracking with knowledgeable guide
- Service of an English speaking guide
- Transport based on an excellent 4*4 Vehicle game viewing
- Driver's Salary and allowances
- Activities as per the Itinerary
- Complementary bottle of water daily
- Complementary of printed Safari hat and T-shirt
- Government taxes

Excludes:
- Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone etc,
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to the driver/guide (highly recommended),
- Visa, Travel Insurance (we can help arrange of them)