13  Days

Day Southern Tanzania Safari + Gombe Chimpanzee Tracking Tour

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Discover Tanzania's Wildest Parks – Selous, Ruaha, Udzungwa, Mikumi & Gombe

Explore remote, untouched national parks on this immersive 13-day Tanzania southern circuit safari that ends with unforgettable chimpanzee trekking in Gombe Stream National Park. This journey combines game drives, cultural visits, hiking to waterfalls, and following wild chimps in the forest.

What’s the best time for chimpanzee trekking in Gombe?

The dry season (June–October) offers the best trail conditions and chimpanzee visibility.

Yes, we can tailor camps, number of days, and transport (flight vs. road) to match your budget and preferences.

Yes, all permits, park fees, and guiding costs are included.

A moderate level of fitness is ideal for hiking in Gombe and Udzungwa.

Yes, domestic flights and SGR train tickets are part of the package.

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DAY 1

Drive from Dar es Salaam to Selous – Sunset Boat Safari

Start your safari with a scenic drive from Dar es Salaam to Selous (Nyerere National Park), one of Africa’s largest protected areas. After settling into camp and lunch, embark on a guided boat safari along the Rufiji River to spot hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.

Overnight: Nyerere Tented Camp

DAY 2

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

Enjoy a full-day Selous safari game drive, exploring woodlands, floodplains, and river ecosystems rich in wildlife—elephants, lions, giraffes, wild dogs, and more.

Overnight: Nyerere Tented Camp

DAY 3

Morning Safari & Drive to Mikumi – Maasai Village Experience

After a morning game drive, transfer to Mikumi National Park, stopping en route at a traditional Maasai village for a cultural tour, dance, and storytelling.

Overnight: Vuma Hills Tented Camp

DAY 4

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

Discover why Mikumi is called the “mini Serengeti” with its open plains, baobab trees, and frequent sightings of elephants, wildebeests, lions, and zebras.

Overnight: Vuma Hills Tented Camp

Mikumi Day Trip Fly In Safari

DAY 5

Day Trip to Udzungwa Mountains – Sanje Waterfalls Hike

Travel to Udzungwa Mountains National Park for a guided trek to Sanje Waterfalls, one of Tanzania’s most spectacular cascades. Spot endemic monkeys and tropical birds.

Overnight: Vuma Hills Tented Camp

19 Days Northern & Southern Tanzania

DAY 6

Transfer to Ruaha via Isimila Stone Age Site

Head toward Ruaha National Park, stopping to explore Isimila Stone Age Site, known for prehistoric tools and sandstone pillars. Reach Ruaha by late afternoon.

Overnight: Mdonya Old River Camp

DAY 7

Full-Day Safari in Ruaha National Park

Enjoy a full-day safari in Ruaha, Tanzania’s largest national park. Spot predators like lions and leopards along the Ruaha River and vast baobab-studded landscapes.

Overnight: Mdonya Old River Camp

3 Days Ruaha Fly in Safari

DAY 8

Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari or Night Game Drive

Choose between a Ruaha hot air balloon safari at sunrise (seasonal), a night game drive for nocturnal species, or continue with a classic game drive across Ruaha’s pristine wilderness.

Overnight: Mdonya Old River Camp

DAY 9

Transfer to Morogoro & SGR Train to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, drive to Morogoro and board the SGR train to Dar es Salaam, enjoying scenic rural views. Arrive in the evening.

Overnight: Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

DAY 10

Fly to Kigoma & Boat to Gombe Stream National Park

Take a morning flight to Kigoma, transfer to Kibirizi Port, and boat across Lake Tanganyika to Gombe Stream National Park. Begin your first chimpanzee tracking hike in the afternoon.

Overnight: Kasekela Tented Camp

7 Days Gombe & Mahale Trekking

DAY 11

Chimp Trekking & Visit to Kakombe Waterfalls

Venture deep into Gombe’s forest on a chimpanzee tracking expedition. Later, hike to Kakombe Waterfalls, passing through lush rainforest with incredible biodiversity.

Overnight: Kasekela Tented Camp

DAY 12

Final Chimpanzee Trek in Gombe National Park

Spend your last full day trekking with chimpanzees in Gombe, observing their social behaviors in the wild. This is a prime opportunity to capture unique wildlife photography.

Overnight: Kasekela Tented Camp

Gombe Stream National Park

DAY 13

Final Trek & Fly Back to Dar es Salaam

Take a final morning chimpanzee walk, then transfer back across Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma. Board your return flight to Dar es Salaam, arriving by evening.

End of Tour

Gombe Stream National Park

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