7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

Overview

Tanzania is a quintessential safari land where a million animals can be spotted in their natural habitat. The place is not only having rich wildlife but also has diversified rich cultures and the land has to offer something interesting for all the people irrespective of age and choices. A Tanzania safari holiday is a delightful and ideal break for family holidays. A tour to Tanzania is not only a holiday gateway but also a great learning process for the children where the young minds get a practical overview of the real wild world along with they learn to respect and treasure the nature.

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

Highlights

  • Flying doctors coverage: Optional @ US$ 50 per person. Covers guest within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the event of a medical emergency, guest will be airlifted to a hospital in Nairobi. All hospital charges with be payable by the guest. Request more information on coverage.

itinerary

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

Monday; Arusha to Katavi

Morning SC Flight from Arusha Airport to Katavi Airstrip. Vehicle transfer to the lodge combined with game drives (if time allows). Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening game drives (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.

Dinner and Overnight -Katuma Bush Lodge

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

Tuesday; Full Day in Katavi

After breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive of the Katavi National Park. Return to the lodge for brunch/early lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps at the swimming pool. Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.

Dinner and Overnight -Katuma Bush Lodge

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

Wednesday; Full Day in Katavi

After breakfast, depart the lodge for a full day game drive of the Katavi National Park with a packed lunch. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon. Evening sundowner, dinner, and overnight at the lodge. Book an optional night game drive.

Dinner and Overnight - Katuma Bush Lodge

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

Thursday; Katavi - Mahale

After breakfast, morning vehicle transfer to Katavi Airstrip combined with game drive (if time allows). SC Flight from Katavi Airstrip to Mahale Airstrip. Dhow boat transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) to the lodge. Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening chimpanzee trekking or forest walks (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.

Dinner and Overnight -Kungwe Beach Lodge

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

Friday; Full Day in Mahale

After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps to kayak. Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.

Dinner and Overnight - Kungwe Beach Lodge

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

Saturday; Full Day in Mahale

After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Boat Safari along the lakeshore in the late afternoon. Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.

Dinner and Overnight - Kungwe Beach Lodge

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

Sunday; Full Day in Mahale

After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps to kayak. Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.

Dinner and Overnight - Kungwe Beach Lodge

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Katavi and Mahale

Monday; Mahale – Arusha

After breakfast, morning dhow boat transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) to Mahale Airstrip. Depart with SC Flight to Arusha Airport with packed lunch. End of services.

Meals; Breakfast and Lunch

Shared Charter (SC) Flights operate on Mondays and Thursdays only

B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner

Western Circuit lodges are closed from March to May

Include

  • SRS will not be charged for the first single room per booking. Only applicable from Jun - Oct.
  • Full Board Accommodation and Meals as specified in the itinerary. Packed lunch on day of departure.
  • Charter Flights (Arusha - Katavi - Mahale - Arusha). Luggage allowance of 15kgs per person.
  • All soft drinks and bottled water
  • Daily Conservation, Concession and Guide fees for park entrance.
  • Guiding with English Speaking Driver/Guide.
  • Game drives in a 4x4 vehicle on a shared basis in Katavi
  • 1 x Chimpanzee Trek per day in Mahale
  • 1 x Boat Safari in Mahale
  • Option 1: See the hippos, take a short river cruise, and try your hand at local methods of freshwater fishing
  • Visit a neighboring fishing village, Katumbi, for a cultural tour
  • Pay for an additional boat safari and do both
  • Birding and forest walks in Mahale
  • All Government taxes and levies; VAT and TDL
  • All transfers as indicated
  • All laundry services

Exclude

  • Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on site and are payable in cash on departure from each lodge. No credit card facilities available
  • All items of personal nature
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and guides
  • Medical Insurance and Evacuation

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