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This immersive 7-day Tanzania wildlife itinerary takes you deep into the heart of two of the country’s most remote and rewarding parks—Katavi National Park, known for its raw wilderness and big game, and Gombe Stream National Park, where you’ll follow in the footsteps of Dr. Jane Goodall to track chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
Flights to Mpanda run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, making it easy to plan around lodge availability and safari timings.
The dry season (June to October) offers the best game viewing in Katavi and easier chimp tracking in Gombe due to reduced vegetation.
They are optional activities, bookable in advance or upon arrival at your lodge, and subject to availability and park regulations.
Moderate fitness is recommended. Hikes can involve steep and slippery forest trails, especially during or after the rainy season.
Yes! You can combine this safari with Mahale chimpanzee trekking or Zanzibar beach relaxation for a complete Tanzanian experience.
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Start your journey with a scheduled flight from Dar es Salaam to Mpanda, departing at 07:00 AM and arriving by 08:45 AM. On arrival, enjoy a vehicle transfer to Katavi Safari Lodge, combined with a short game drive through Katavi National Park.
After a warm welcome and check-in, enjoy lunch and an afternoon safari in Katavi, known for huge hippo pods, elephant herds, and remote landscapes. Relax with a sundowner before dinner at your lodge.
Overnight: Katavi Wildlife Camp or similar
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Spend the next two days on guided morning and afternoon game drives across the wild floodplains and woodlands of Katavi National Park. This is one of the most untouched parks in Tanzania, with low visitor numbers and high wildlife density.
Look for lions, buffalo, crocodiles, giraffes, and antelope, with excellent birding opportunities throughout.
Optional Activities:
Book a night game drive to spot nocturnal animals like hyenas, porcupines, and genets.
Book a walking safari with armed rangers for an up-close look at tracks, plants, and behavior signs.
Overnight: Katavi Wildlife Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, embark on a scenic road transfer from Katavi to Kigoma, Tanzania’s westernmost city on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Upon arrival, proceed to Kibirizi Port and board a private boat to Gombe National Park (approximately 2 hours).
On arrival at Gombe, check in to your camp, have lunch, and then begin your first chimpanzee tracking experience in the dense tropical forest.
Overnight: Kasekela Tented Camp or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend two exciting days tracking wild chimpanzees in Gombe National Park, famous for the decades-long research of Dr. Jane Goodall. Trek through lush rainforest terrain in search of habituated chimpanzee families, observing their social interactions and vocalizations.
Other activities include:
Hiking to Kakombe Waterfalls for a scenic break.
Climbing Jane’s Peak for panoramic views over Lake Tanganyika.
You’ll also encounter vervet monkeys, red colobus monkeys, baboons, and a diverse range of birds.
Overnight: Kasekela Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, board your boat and transfer back to Kigoma. On arrival, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Dar es Salaam, departing at 10:10 AM and arriving around 12:20 PM.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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P.O.Box 19131, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
info@gecko-adventure.com
+255 784 991 576
www.gecko-adventure.com
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