7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Mahale and Gombe

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Mahale and Gombe

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Mahale and Gombe

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 Mahale and Gombe

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 Mahale and Gombe

Thursday; Arusha to Mahale

Morning SC Flight from Arusha Airport to Mahale Airstrip. Dhow boat transfer(approx. 1.5 hours) to the lodge. Staff welcome and introductions followed bylunch. Afternoon/early evening chimpanzee trekking or forest walks (if timeallows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge..

Dinner and Overnight - Kungwe Beach Lodge

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Mahale and Gombe

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 Mahale and Gombe

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 Mahale and Gombe

Sunday; Full Day inMahale

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 Mahale and Gombe

Monday; Mahale – Kigoma – Gombe

After breakfast, morning boat transfer to Mahale Airstrip. SC Flight from Mahale Airstrip to Kigoma Airport. Airport transfer from Kigoma Airport to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. 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 - Gombe Forest Lodge

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Mahale and Gombe

Tuesday; Full Day in Gombe

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 - Gombe Forest Lodge

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Mahale and Gombe

Wednesday; Gombe – Kigoma

After breakfast, morning dhow boat transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) to Kigoma. Hot lunch at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. Afternoon at leisure; lounge at the swimming pool or at the private beach. Alternatively book an optional Ujiji & Livingstone Memorial Tour.

Dinner and overnight at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel.

7 Days Tanzania Western Safari to Mahale and Gombe

Thursday; Kigoma – Arusha

After breakfast, morning airport transfer to Kigoma Airport. Depart with SC Flight to Arusha Airport with packed lunch.

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

  • Full Board Accommodation and Meals as specified in the itinerary. Packed lunch on day of departure
  • Shared Charter Flights (Arusha - Mahale - Kigoma - Arusha). Luggage allowance of 15kgs per person.
  • All soft drinks and bottled water in Mahale and Gombe
  • Daily Conservation, Concession and Guide fees for park entrance
  • Guiding with English Speaking Driver/Guide.
  • 1 x Chimpanzee Trek per day in Mahale and Gombe
  • 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
  • Option 2: 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 soft drinks and bottled water in Kigoma
  • Laundry services in Kigoma
  • All items of personal nature
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and guides
  • Medical Insurance and Evacuation

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