Combination Safari to Western Tanzania

8 Day / 7 Night Safari

Mahale Mountains National Park, Kigoma Town and Gombe Stream National Park

 

TOUR REF:  SSWT - Chimps Safari

First 4 Nights at Kungwe Beach Lodge

DAY 1

• Early morning Shared Charter flight from Arusha to Mahale
• Depart from Mahale Airstrip for 1.5hour transfer by Dhow boat to the Camp
• Staff Welcome & Introductions, followed by Lunch
• Afternoon Chimpanzee trekking (Should time allow, alternatively short Forest Walk)
• Evening Sundowners on the Beach
• Dinner and Overnight at Kungwe Beach Lodge

DAY 2

• Breakfast at the Lodge
• Depart for morning Chimpanzee trekking
• Return to the Lodge for Lunch
• Afternoon at Leisure
• Evening Sundowners on the Beach
• Dinner and Overnight at Kungwe Beach Lodge

DAY 3

• Breakfast at the Lodge
• Depart for morning Chimpanzee trekking
• Return to the Lodge for Lunch
• Afternoon at Leisure
• Evening Sundowners on the Beach
• Dinner and Overnight at Kungwe Beach Lodge

DAY 4

• Breakfast at the Lodge
• Depart for morning Chimpanzee trekking
• Return to the Lodge for Lunch
• Afternoon at Leisure
• Evening Sundowners on the Beach
• Barbecue Dinner on the Beach and Overnight at Kungwe Beach Lodge

DAY 5

• Breakfast at the Lodge
• Morning 1.5-hour transfer by Dhow boat to the Mahale Airstrip
• Depart with Shared Charter Flight from Mahale to Kigoma
• Arrive at Kigoma Airport
• Transfer from the Airport to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
• Lunch at the Hotel
• Afternoon trip to Ujiji and Livingstone Memorial (Optional - Local Fishing Village tour)
• Dinner and Overnight at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel

Optional / Additional activities include:

• Boat Safari and Fishing excursions or Snorkelling / Kayak trips

Notes:

Additional activities are optional and are usually conducted after Lunch or late afternoons

• Fishing excursions should be pre-booked and are at an additional cost

1 Night at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
2 Nights at Gombe Forest Lodge

DAY 6

• Early morning Breakfast at the Hotel
• Depart for 2hour Dhow boat transfer to Gombe Stream National Park
• Lunch at the Lodge
• Depart for afternoon Chimpanzee trekking
• Evening Sundowners
• Dinner and Overnight at Gombe Forest Lodge

DAY 7

• Breakfast at the Camp
• Depart for morning Chimpanzee trekking
• Return to the Lodge for Lunch
• Afternoon at Leisure
• Evening Sundowners
• Dinner on the Beach and Overnight at Gombe Forest Lodge

DAY 8

• Breakfast at the Lodge
• Morning 2-hour transfer by Dhow boat to Kigoma
• Pick-up and Transfer from Kigoma Hilltop Hotel to the Kigoma Airport
• Depart with Shared Charter Flight from Kigoma to Arusha with Packed Lunch

Optional / Additional activities include:

• Snorkelling
• Kigoma / Ujiji Town tour or Fishing Village tour

Notes:

Additional activities are optional and are usually conducted after Lunch or late afternoons

• Ujiji town Tour can be combined with Airport pick-up on day of arrival
• Fishing Village tour optional – at an additional cost

Price:

MGKH01 Mahale 4 Nights / Gombe 3 Nights $5950.00 PER PERSON

Includes:

• Return Shared Charter flights, Arusha – Mahale – Arusha
• Full board Accommodation and Meals
• Daily Park entrance fees, Concession and Tour Guide fees
• 1 x Chimpanzee trek per day
• 1 x Boat Safari per stay
• Snorkeling
• Kayaking
• Forest Walks
• 1 x Ujiji/Livingstone Memorial tour in Kigoma
• All Soft drinks and Bottled waters
• Daily laundry services
• Return Airstrip transfers
• Daily laundry Services in Gombe
• Packed Lunch on day of departure

Excludes:

• All Soft drinks and Bottled waters in Kigoma
• Laundry Services in Kigoma
• Fishing excursions ($85 per person)
• Alcoholic drinks available at extra cost
• Medical evacuation, Insurance
• Gratuities and Items of a personal nature