It is the Western Circuit’s remoteness that is part of its appeal. The region borders Lake Tanganyika which is the dividing line between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The only realistic way to get to the Western Circuit is by air, either from Arusha or Dar-es-Salaam. There are limited scheduled flights each week with the dry season between June and October, which are the best times to consider this region. Light aircraft flights from Arusha via the Southern Circuit to the Western Circuit can take up to 5 hours.Even combining visits to Mahale and Katavi involves a short flight because of the dearth of road infrastructure.The Western Circuit of Tanzania is exclusive and offers few remote National Parks that are teeming with wildlife. The Western Circuit of Tanzania is the address to spotting primates in the country. The Gombe National Park, Mahale National Park, and Rubondo Island Park provide amazing views of Chimpanzee families. Apart from primates, the Western Circuit National Park offers un-spoilt wildlife viewing in its various National Parks and Game Reserves.
Gombe Stream National Park is the smallest park of Tanzania. It is home for 100 plus chimpanzees.
Rubondo National park is a lushly forested mountain which is straight out of Lake Tanganyika.
Katavi National Park is suitable for backpackers, as it is one of the cheapest and easiest parks to visit.
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