7 nights
Fly-In Safari
Western Tanzania
Mahale Mountains National Park, Katavi National Park

By Plane Flight to Chada Katavi
4 nights Chada Katavi, Katavi National Park

Chada Katavi is a small camp with just six traditional East African safari tents. All are relatively spacious, romantic and equipped with large windows, which allow the light and African atmosphere to flood in. The bathroom and ‘bucket shower' are located in a smaller, adjoining tent. The main building comprises a lounge, bar, library and a nicely furnished tent where meals are served.

The warm and inviting blazing campfire casts its dancing shadows into the eternal darkness of night as tales of Africa are told.

Location
Remotely situated in western Tanzania, Katavi National Park (4'500 km²) is rarely visited by guests. Wild and expansive, the park offers an authentic African safari experience amid spectacularly isolated wilderness. Tucked under shade-giving acacia and tamarind trees, Chada Katavi sits on the edge of the Chada Plain. The camp can only be accessed by air on Mondays and Thursdays (Ikuu Airstrip, approx. 4 hrs + a 20-minute vehicle transfer).

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By Plane Flight to Greystoke Mahale
3 nights Greystoke Mahale, Mahale National Park

Greystoke Mahale is built in an undeniably magnificent location. The tropical woodlands of Mahale Mountains National Park frame the great expanse of water and Kangwena Beach, both of which are literally on the doorstep. All facing the water, six comfortable straw huts with adjoining bathrooms and a viewing platform on the ‘upper' floor sit nestled on the edge of the surrounding forest.

Meals are served either outdoors on the beach or in the romantic dining tent - or, by way of variety, during a dhow trip on the lake.

Location
Mahale Mountains National Park (1'600 km²) is situated in western Tanzania and stretches along the banks of Lake Tanganyika, the longest lake in the world and the second largest in Africa. The park's few visitors are left in a state of permanent fascination by the remote beauty of the sandy beaches set before the backdrop of tropical woodland-draped slopes and surrounding mountains.

Mahale is the place to observe chimpanzees in their natural environment and offers the unforgettable experience of meeting these captivating creatures so closely related to human. The camp is accessible by light aircraft on Mondays and Thursdays only. The flight from Arusha takes approx. 3.5 hours and is followed by a further 90-minute transfer by boat on the lake.

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By Plane Flight to Arusha
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Basic Information
Individual journey. This journey starts on certain days of the week only.

Duration 7 nights. Min 2 guests. Minimum age 8 years. Weight limit of luggage 15 kg. Luggage in one soft bag only.
Chimpanzee Tracking at Mahale requires a decent fitness. Minimum age for visiting the chimps is 12 years.
Inclusive / Exclusive
Includes all transfers from Arusha to the hotels/camps to Arusha
  • Chada Katavi: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, private vehicle / guide provided by the lodge.
  • Greystoke Mahale: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
Not included are international flights, gratuities, compulsary comprehensive travel insurance, visa fees, local airport fees, personal purchases.

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