Nature Expedition Katavi & Mahale National Parks - 8 Days - GS 023

This is a less traveled Nature Expedition Katavi, Mahale National Park 8 days trip, takes visitors to exclusively western safari 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 or budget Tanapa Bandas booked on full board arrangements.

Trip Info

You will enjoy and experience nature, wildlife, habit and habitat of the fauna and flora in the natural areas, also peoples and culture. Availability 100% Sure Book today

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: All the year round

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Shared Charter Flight departs on Mondays and Thursdays

Day 1: 1230H Shared Charter from Arusha to Katavi
(Mon) 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

Day 2: 0700H Breakfast at the Camp in Katavi
(Tue) 0800H Full Day Game Drive in the Park
Meals and Overnight at Katuma Katavi Tented Camp

Day 3: 0700H Breakfast at the camp in Katavi
(Wed) 0800H Full Day Game Drive in the Park
Meals and Overnight at Katuma Katavi Tented Camp

Day 4: 0700H Breakfast at the camp in Katavi - Mahale Park
(Thu) 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

Day 5: 0700H Breakfast at the camp in Mahale
(Fri) 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 6: 0700H Breakfast at the camp in Mahale
(Sat) 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 7: 0700H Breakfast at the camp in Mahale
(Sun) 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

Day 8: 0700H Breakfast at the camp in Mahale - Arusha

(Mon) 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

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!
-Christmas and New Year Supplements US$ 45 per person per day 23 December to 3 January
-Tour Rates in US$ (Click here to convert rates shown below to major world currencies)

Package 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 4x4 Vehicle game viewing
- Driver's Salary and allowances
- Activities as per the Itinerary
- Complementary of printed Safari hat and T-shirt
- Government taxes

Package Excludes:

- Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone etc,
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to the driver/guide (highly recommended),
- Visa, Travel Insurance

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