7-Day Gombe & Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking
The 7-day experience of hidden treasures takes you to the chimpanzees’ homes which are located in the Western parts of Tanzania on the dramatic shores of Lake Tanganyika. You will be able to visit both Mahale and Gombe National Parks in order to have a different chimps experience. You will start off at Gombe before ending up at Mahale.
INCLUDED
- Airport Pickup and Drop – Off
- Private Jeep 4×4 equipped with refrigerator, portable charging stations and pop-up roof
- Unlimited mileage game drive
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight stays in Luxury Lodges, Tented Camps OR Budget Camping Area
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water on all days
- All mentioned activities
- All park entrances fees
- Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations
- All government taxes
EXCLUDED
- Flights (International)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for safari guide
- Personal expenses in nature such as money for souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc.
- Visa fees (100 USD for American and 50 USD for non-American)
- Immunization documents (yellow fever recommended for visa processing on arrivals)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and /or park fees
Day 1 Arusha - Gombe National Park
Day 2 Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking
After an early breakfast, we will make our way to the forest for trekking once again. Walking through forests, up hills, and into valleys, can be tiring and challenging, so come prepared for the trek.
Once we locate a group of chimps, we stop and spend some time with these gentle primates. Watch their world as they groom, feed, and interact with each other in their natural habitat. Coming face-to-face with a group of chimpanzees is one of the most special and rare wildlife encounters on earth!
You will visit different parts of this forest including the waterfalls, Jane's Peak, and other interesting parts where the chimps are found.
Later, you will descend back to the camp for lunch before spending time at the beautiful beach of Lake Tanganyika.
Day 3 Gombe Morning Trek - Kigoma
Day 4 Kigoma - Mahale Mountains
Day 5 Mahale Mountain Trekking
After breakfast, you will go chimpanzee trekking in the forest. The hike taking you to the chimps' habitation areas is accessible and not strenuous, although having good fitness levels will ease the strain of walking through the jungle! Observing the endangered primates up close is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Later, you will head back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Mahale Mountains - Kigoma
After breakfast, you will go chimpanzee trekking in the forest. The hike taking you to the chimps' habitation areas is accessible and not strenuous, although having good fitness levels will ease the strain of walking through the jungle! Observing the endangered primates up close is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Later, you will drive back to Kigoma Town for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 Kigoma - Dar Es Salaam/Arusha
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight back to Dar Es Salaam or Arusha. This is where your safari will end.