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Published: March 13th 2013
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Tanzania's Western Safari Circuit destinations are set deep in the heart of the African interior, inaccessible by road near. Ujiji Town, where Stanley uttered that immortal greeting “Doctor Livingstone, I presume” is the start point of chimpanzee safari adventures. The Mahale Mountains are home to some of Africa’s last remaining wild chimpanzees: a population of roughly 800. To the north is the Gombe Stream, a fragile strip of chimpanzee habitat straddling the steep slopes and river valleys that hem in the sandy northern shore of Lake Tanganyika. These parks are know the world over for their exciting chimpanzee tracking safaris. Last, but not least, in the western Tanzania safari is Katavi National Park, a remote and isolated wildlife sancturary untouched by time and far off the beaten track.
7 Days/ 6 Nights - Katavi/Mahale Mountains
Day 1 – Depart by Air to Katavi National Park
START/From Arusha or Dar, by shared charter plane (two-hours), fly to Katavi National Park.
Lunch at Chada Luxury Tented Camp
Afternoon game drive and late afternoon/evening walking safari.
Dinner and overnight at Chada Luxury Tented Camp
Day 2 – A Full Day of Walking Safaris & Game Drives in Katavi
After breakfast, Morning walking safari to explore the Katavi floodplain. Late morning break for picnic brunch.
Afternoon game drive to Katavi’s inner side.
Dinner and overnight at Fly-Camp.
Day 3 – A Full Day of Walking Safaris & Game Drives in Katavi After breakfast, spend another day exploring the Katavi floodplain.
Late morning break for picnic brunch.
Afternoon game drive to Katavi’s inner side.
Dinner and overnight at Chada Luxury Tented Camp
Day 4 - Depart for the Mahale Mountains After breakfast, take shared chartered flight (one-hour) to the Mahale Mountains. Transfer in boat along Lake Tanganyika.
Lunch at Greystoke Luxury Camp
Afternoon foot-walking safari in the Mahale Mountains
Dinner and overnight at Greystoke Luxury Camp
Day 5&6 - Two Full Days in the Mahale Mountains Spend two-full days of bird-watching and chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains.
Picnic lunches in the mountain forest
Afternoon walking safaris in the mountains followed by late afternoon leisure time along the beach on Lake Tanganyika.
Dinner and overnight at Greystoke Luxury Camp
Day 7 - Depart by Air to Arusha or Dar es Salaam After breakfast, pick-up by boat and 4WD back to the airstrip for shared chartered flight to Arusha or Dar via Tabora town.
All Meals Included End of Trip 7 Days/ 6 Nights - Mahale/Gombe Stream
Day 1 – Depart from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma Town
START/ After lunch, leave Dar es Salaam for Kigoma Town with Precision Air.
Late afternoon arrival in Kigoma. Pick-Up and Transfer to Hotel
Dinner and overnight at Kigoma Hill Top Hotel
Day 2 – A Full Day of Chimpanzee Tracking After breakfast,depart to the Mahale Mountains by boat along Lake Tanganyika.
Lunch at the Nkungwe Luxury Tented Camp
Afternoon/late-afternoon of leisure.
Dinner, bonfire and overnight at Nkungwe Camp
Day 3 – A Full Day of Game Viewing & Chimpanzee Tracking Breakfast then game viewing/chimpanzee tracking in the forest.
Return to Nkungwe Camp for lunch.
Afternoon of game viewing/chimpanzee tracking, forest walk or go game viewing by boat.
Dinner, bonfire and overnight at Nkungwe Camp
Day 4 - Second Day of Game Viewing & Chimpanzee Tracking Breakfast then game viewing/chimpanzee tracking in the forest.
Return to Nkungwe Camp for lunch.
Afteroon and late afternoon time on the beach at your leisure.
Dinner, bonfire and overnight at Nkungwe Camp
Day 5 - Depart Mahale for Kigoma Town After breakfast depart for Kigoma by boat. Arrive in Kigoma Town in time for lunch.
Lunch at Kigoma Hill Top Hotel
Afternoon and late afternoon of leisure
Dinner and overnight at Kigoma Hill Top Hotel
Day 6 - Depart Kigoma Town for the Gombe Stream After breakfast, depart for the Gombe Stream by boat along Lake Tanganyika. After arrival, proceed with game viewing/chimpanzee tracking and climb the Kakombe waterfalls.
Lunch at the Gombe Luxury Tented Camp
Afternoon/late afternoon of leisure.
Lunch at the Gombe Camp
Day 7 - A Full Day of Game Viewing & Chimpanzee Tracking After breakfast, go game viewing, bird-watching, chimpanzee tracking and climb to Jane’s peak in Gombe Stream National Park.
Return for lunch at the Gombe Camp
Afternoon/late afternoon of leisure.
Lunch at the Gombe Luxury Tented Camp
Day 8 - Depart Gombe Stream for Kigoma then to Dar es Salaam After breakfast, return by boat then 4WD to Kigoma Town.
Lunch at Kigoma Hill Top Hotel
Afternoon/late afternoon of leisure.
Transfer to the airport for 18:00 scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam. Arrive in Dar es Salaam for overnight or for your connecting flight.
All Meals Included End of Trip 10 Days/ 9 Nights - Katavi/Mahale/Gombe
Day 1 – Depart by Air to Katavi National Park
START/From Arusha or Dar, by shared charter plane (two-hours), fly to Katavi National Park.
Lunch at Chada Luxury Tented Camp
Afternoon game drive and late afternoon/evening walking safari.
Dinner and overnight at Chada Luxury Tented Camp
Day 2 – A Full Day of Walking Safaris & Game Drives in Katavi After breakfast, morning walking safari to explore the Katavi floodplain.
Late morning break for picnic brunch.
Afternoon game drive to Katavi’s inner side.
Dinner and overnight at Fly-Camp.
Day 3 – A Full Day of Walking Safaris & Game Drives in Katavi After breakfast, spend another day exploring the Katavi floodplain.
Late morning break for picnic brunch.
Afternoon game drive to Katavi’s inner side.
Dinner and overnight at Chada Luxury Tented Camp
Day 4 - Depart for the Mahale Mountains After breakfast, take shared chartered flight (one-hour) to the Mahale Mountains. Transfer in boat along Lake Tanganyika.
Lunch at Greystoke Luxury Camp
Afternoon foot-walking safari in the Mahale Mountains
Dinner and overnight at Greystoke Luxury Camp
Day 5&6 - Two Full Days in the Mahale Mountains Spend two-full days of bird-watching and chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains.
Picnic lunches in the mountain forest
Afternoon walking safaris in the mountains followed by late afternoon leisure time along the beach on Lake Tanganyika.
Dinner and overnight at Greystoke Luxury Camp
Day 7 - Depart Mahale for Kigoma Town After breakfast depart for Kigoma by boat. Arrive in Kigoma Town in time for lunch.
Lunch at Kigoma Hill Top Hotel
Afternoon and late afternoon of leisure
Dinner and overnight at Kigoma Hill Top Hotel
Day 8 - Depart Kigoma Town for the Gombe Stream After breakfast, depart for the Gombe Stream by boat along Lake Tanganyika. After arrival, proceed with game viewing/chimpanzee tracking and climb the Kakombe waterfalls.
Lunch at the Gombe Luxury Tented Camp
Afternoon/late afternoon of leisure.
Lunch at the Gombe Camp
Day 9 - A Full Day of Game Viewing & Chimpanzee Tracking After breakfast, go game viewing, bird-watching, chimpanzee tracking and climb to Jane’s peak in Gombe Stream National Park.
Return for lunch at the Gombe Camp
Afternoon/late afternoon of leisure.
Lunch at the Gombe Luxury Tented Camp
Day 10 - Depart Gombe Stream for Kigoma then to Dar es Salaam After breakfast, returnn by boat then 4WD to Kigoma Town.
Lunch at Kigoma Hill Top Hotel
Afternoon/late afternoon of leisure. Transfer to the airport for 18:00 scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam. Arrive in Dar es Salaam for overnight or for your connecting flight.
All Meals Included End of Trip What's Included: » Accommodation Full Board (All Meals)
» Transportation with Driver/Guide During Safari
» Vehicle Supplement Fee for all Parks
» All Park Fees
What's NOT Included: » Costs of a Personal Nature
» Tips to your Driver/Guide During Safari
» Alcoholic Beverages
For more details see >>>
http://amani-tours.com/itineraries/west.htm
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