Tour Reference: GS 024 Ape Tracks 7 Days

Trip Summary:

This tour will take you to track the Chimpanzee in the 2 of the 3 western circuit parks of Tanzania. These park in the western corner of the country both Mahale Mountains National park and Gombe Stream National park are bordered westward with the great world’s deepest lake Tanganyika. 3 nights in Mahale and 3 nights in Gombe via Kigoma town will be enough for you to enjoy and explore the areas. Lake Tanganyika and Chimpanzees are the major attractions of the areas whereby the environments adopt other residency mammal species and variety of birds species and reptiles, accommodation in Tented camp with bush shower or budget camping 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:

7 Days / 6 Nights

Departure Time:

1230 Hrs (possible to leave earlier than)

Departures:

Daily

Minimum Persons Required:

2

Best Time:

Trip Itinerary:

Shared Charter Flight departs on Tuesdays and Fridays

Day 1  1230H       Shared Charter from Arusha to Mahale

(Tue  or Fri)         Pick Up on arrival and transfer to the camp by boat Hot

                          Lunch at the camp

                          Afternoon-Short Chimpanzee Tracking in the forest

                          Dinner and bonfire at the Camp

                           Overnight at Nkungwe Luxury Tented Camp

Day 2  0700H        Breakfast at the camp

          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

Day 3  0700H        Breakfast at the camp

          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

Day 4  0600H        Breakfast at the camp

          0700H        Transfer to the Lake for boat departure to Kigoma

                           Pick Up on arrival and transfer to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel

               Hot Lunch at the hotel

               Transfer back to the Lake for boat departure to Gombe

               Dinner and overnight Gombe Luxury Tented camp

Day 5  0700H        Breakfast at the camp

                           Chimpanzee Tracking in the forest

                           Climb to Kakombe Water Falls if time allows

                           Meals and overnight at Gombe Luxury Tented camp

Day 6  0700H        Breakfast at camp

                           Chimpanzee Tracking in the forest

                           Climb to Jane’s Peak if time allows

                           Meals and Overnight at Gombe Luxury Tented Camp

Day 7 0700H         Breakfast at the camp

          0830H        Transfer to the Lake for boat departure to Kigoma

                           Pick Up on arrival and transfer to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel

               Hot Lunch at the hotel

               Proceed for Sightseeing Tour of Kigoma and Ujiji Town

          1530H        Transfer to the Airport for Precision Flight to Dar and Arusha

                           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 for 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)