Places You’ll Visit
Safari Overview
This Chimpanzee Tracking Tour is an extraordinary primate adventure in Mahale Mountains National Park, offering travelers the chance to trek through lush forests and observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
Located along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, the safari combines guided chimpanzee tracking, scenic mountain landscapes, forest walks, and relaxing lakeside experiences. With expert guides, unique wildlife encounters, and the beauty of one of Tanzania’s most remote wilderness areas.
Itinerary in Detail
Transfer from Arusha/Dar-es-salaam to Mahale Mountains National Park
Leave your hotel in Arusha or Dar-es-salaam for Mahale Mountains National Park after breakfast. You will take a boat and arrive at the park early to check in at your lodge for lunch. After, you will have a short chimpanzee trek in the jungles of Mahale National Park and later, return to relax, dine, and spend a night at Nkungwe Tented Camp, which is perched along the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
Chimpanzee tracking and boat tour in Mahale Mountains National Park
Have breakfast early in the morning, and later, begin your trek to see chimpanzees in Mahale National Park. You will be accompanied by an experienced park ranger guide who will explain to you about the behaviors of the chimpanzees and interpret their unique body gestures to you. As well, expect to see other primates, birds, and a lot more, which will make your tour a memorable one. Your afternoon will be spent on an enjoyable boat tour, which lets you see a variety of birds and other wildlife species. Dine and spend a night at Nkungwe Tented Camp.
Chimpanzee tracking and fishing trip along Lake Tanganyika
Have breakfast, and embark on chimpanzee trekking for the second time. Later, get back to enjoy your lunch and then set off for a fishing trip on Lake Tanganyika. Return to relax, dine, and spend a night at Nkungwe Tented Camp.
Return to Arusha/Dar-es-salaam
Rise up early to have breakfast and check out of your lodge. You will relax at the beach and then connect to the airport for you to fly back, which marks the end of your 4-day Mahale chimpanzee tracking tour.
What’s Included & Excluded
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Included in Your Trip
- Airport or arrival transfer services as specified in the itinerary.
- Domestic flights or charter flights to and from Mahale (where included in the package).
- Boat transfers across Lake Tanganyika to the lodge or camp.
- Accommodation for 3 nights in a lodge, camp, or eco-retreat.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (usually full board).
- Guided chimpanzee trekking in Mahale Mountains National Park.
- Chimpanzee tracking permits and park entrance fees.
- Services of professional wildlife guides and local trackers.
- Guided forest walks and nature activities as included in the itinerary.
- Wildlife viewing opportunities and lakeside activities where available.
- Drinking water during excursions.
- Government taxes and applicable service charges.
Not Included
- International flights to and from Tanzania.
- Tanzania visa fees and passport-related expenses.
- Travel, medical, and evacuation insurance.
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and premium drinks unless specified.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, internet charges, and souvenirs.
- Tips and gratuities for guides, trackers, boat crews, and lodge staff.
- Extra accommodation before or after the safari.
- Vaccinations and medical requirements.
- Expenses caused by flight delays, weather disruptions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Any services or items not specifically listed under the inclusions.
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