Mahale

Like its northerly neighbour Gombe ,Mahale Mountains National park is home to some of the lasts remaining wild chimpanzees in Africa .
Around 1,000 of these fascinating animals roam the isolated rain forest of Mahale,a chain of dramatic peaks draped in lush vegetation falling to lake Tanganyika’s beaches far below .Visitors are led on guide walks in search of the chimpanzees ,following clues such as the previous night’s nests,shadowy clumps high in the trees,or scraps of half –eaten fruit and fresh dung.once found,the chimpanzees preen each other’s glossy coats in concentrated huddles,squabble noisily or bound effortlessly into the trees,swinging non-chalantly through the vines.
In addition to hike on the trail of chimpanzees,visitors can trace the Tongwe people’s ancient pilgrimage to the mountain spirits,trekking through enclaves of rainforest to grassy ridges chequered with alpine bamboo. After a hot walk in the forest, the clear waters of the lake, home to 250 species of fish,benckon for a refreshing swim.
The best time for forest walks in mahale is during the dry season,from May to October,The light rains of October and November present real obstacle to visitors.

 

DAYS 5 & 4 NIGHTS

DAY 1: ARUSHA – MAHALE (TUESDAY OR FRIDAY)
Leave Arusha Airport at 12:30 for Mahale (with Shared Charter Plane), picked-up by speed boat along the Lake Tanganyika Beach and transfer to the Nkungwe Luxury Tented Camp for Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: FB

DAY 2, 3 & 4: WALKING SAFARI AND HIKING IN MAHALE MOUNTAIN FOREST
Spend three full days of walking safari: starting with chimpanzee tracking in the mountain forest of Mahale , visiting the research center for Chimpanzee and Hiking to the waterfalls. Late afternoon spend sometime along the beach of Lake Tanganyika relaxing on the soft sand and watching the sun goes down or boat rides down the lake shores looking for hippos. Dinner and bonfire at the Nkungwe Luxury Tented Camp.
Meal Plan: FB

DAY 5: RETURN TO ARUSHA (WEDNESDAY OR SATURDAY)
Breakfast at the camp, and then a boat ride in the Lake Tanganyika to the airstrip for 13:00 shared charter plane to Arusha via Katavi, pickup from the airport and transfer to your hotel in town.

PRICE: PLEASE CONTACT US.
Prices will include full board, flights, everything mentioned in the program.
Prices will not include items of personal nature, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

 

DAY 1: ARUSHA – KATAVI N PARK (TUESDAY OR FRIDAY)
Leave Arusha Airport at 12:30 for Katavi (with Shared Charter Plane),Arrival lunch time then brief game drive to the park, dinner and overnight at any of the Luxury Tented Camps: Katavi Wildlife Camp/ Chada Luxury Tented Camps, Katuma Luxury.
Meal Plan: FB

DAY 2: KATAVI N PARK
Early breakfast venture into walking safari to explore the beautifully scenery of Katavi National Park. Experience Hippos while they are in their water ponds then picnic lunch in the bush thereafter enjoy the adventure till late in the afternoon, Dinner and overnight at your camp.
Meal Plan: FB

DAY 3: KATAVI N PARK
After breakfast explore the wonderful scenery of Katavi N Park The palm fringed Lake Chada in the South-East, and Katima River. Here you will have a chance to see greatest population of Crocodile and Hippos, Lion and Leopard find pray among the huge population of herbivorous e.g. Impala, Eland, Topi, Zebra and many more. Back in the evening dinner and overnight at your camp.
Meal Plan: FB

DAY 4: CHARTER PALIN FROM KATAVI N PARK-MAHALE MOUNTAIN
After breakfast at your camp in Karavi you will take a plane to Mahale mountain. Pick-up then by Speed Boat along the shore of Lake Tanganyika arrive at the Beach then transfer to your camp in Mahale N Park. Briefly walking Safari enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains. Dinner and over night at the Camp: Nkungwe Luxury Tented Camp, Greystock Luxury Tented camp.
Meal Plan: FB

DAY 5, & 6 : WALKING SAFARI AND HIKING IN MAHALE MOUNTAIN FOREST
Spend two full days of walking safari: starting with chimpanzee tracking in the mountain forest of Mahale , visiting the research center for Chimpanzee and Hiking to the waterfalls. Late afternoon spend sometime along the beach of Lake Tanganyika relaxing on the soft sand and watching the sun goes down or boat rides down the lake shores looking for hippos. Dinner and bonfire at the Camp: Nkungwe Luxury Tented Camp, Greystock Luxury Tented camp
Meal Plan: FB

DAY 7: RETURN TO ARUSHA (WEDNESDAY OR SATURDAY)
Breakfast at the camp, and then a boat ride in the Lake Tanganyika to the airstrip for 13:00 shared charter plane to Arusha via Katavi, pickup from the airport and transfer to your hotel in town.

PRICE: PLEASE CONTACT US.
Prices will include full board, flights, everything mentioned in the program.
Prices will not include items of personal nature, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.