From the jungle to the beach
Get the real Tarzan feeling … and bring your Jane. You will visit Gombe Streams National Park where the famous Jane Goddell started her chimpanzee research center. A hike will bring you up in the mountains where you will see chimpanzees. Then head south for some relaxing days at Lake Shore Lodge before it’s again time to get excited - We will take you onto a safari into the remote Katavi national Park. Ready for take off? Here comes your adventure …
Karibu Tanzania! Welcome to Western Tanzania!
We are happy to guide you on an amazing trip to the remote and wild Western Tanzania. You will go on a once in a lifetime experience into the Gombe Stream National Park for chimpanzee trekking, enjoy some relaxing days of beach life at Lake Tanganyika before it’s time to discover the wildlife of the remote and beautiful Katavi National Park.
Are you ready for your African adventure?
Day 1 Heading to Western Tanzania
Welcome to Tanzania – you made it! In the morning you head off to the airport and leave Dar es Salaam at 05h30 to Kigoma. The flight takes 02h10. Our driver awaits you at the airport and will bring you to the Kigoma harbour where you hop on the boat that will bring you to your final destination: The Gombe Streams National Park. You stay at the Kasekela Luxury Tented Camp Lodge right in the National Park surrounded by the beautiful environment of untouched mountain jungle. This is your basecamp for the next two days.
Day 2 - 3 The adventure starts right here …
… as there’s a once in a lifetime experience waiting for you.
Gombe National Park is the place where the famous researcher, Jane Goodall lived to study the local chimpanzee population. You can visit the research centre and the house where Jane stayed. Gombe is also one of only two places in Tanzania where you can see our closest neighbours, Chimpanzees. You spend two full days in the National Park for one or two chimpanzee adventures. The rangers will take you chimp trekking and you can spend up to one hour with these amazing animals in their natural environment. After your trekking you return to camp, grab a drink, and enjoy the sun set over the mountains of the DRC on the other side of Lake Tanganyika.
#luxury lodge #full board #two chimp trekkings #transfer & flights included #free soft drinks #six house beverages per day #sunset dreams
Day 3 - 7 Welcome to barefoot lifestyle – Lake Shore Lodge
After a good breakfast you say goodbye to Gombe Stream National Park. The TANAPA boat will bring you back to Kigoma where our driver will pick you up and drive you south to Lake Shore Lodge. In the late afternoon you will reach the lovely Lake Shore Lodge on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. You stay in a Luxury Chalet with en-suite bathroom and your own private deck built into the waters of Lake Tanganyika.
Go for a swim or on a snorkelling trip to one of the islands – many endemic species of cichlids and amazing rock formations are waiting for you. Treat yourself with a massage or take a walk up to the “Old monastery”, Tanzania`s oldest inland church. A sunset cruise is included in your itinerary … what is better than a cruise having a sundowner drink on the world’s longest lake and a campfire at the private beach. Okay, probably two sundowner drinks …
#luxury chalet #full board #sunset cruise #additional activities & massage #transfers included #free wifi #cocktail bar #soul food #barefoot adventure
Day 7 -9 It`s safari time
It’s time for some game drives! After a good breakfast we will shuttle you to Katavi National Park. It’s a 3-hour drive until you reach the Katavi Wildlife Lodge, your basecamp for the next two days. Jump in a safari vehicle to explore the remote wilderness of Katavi National Park. Your itinerary includes two game drives a day or one full day game drive. Get your camera ready, as you will see elephants, hippos, crocs, giraffes, buffaloes, all kinds of antelopes and if you are lucky, you can spot lions, leopards, hyenas, or wild dogs. End your day with a cold glass of wine and enjoy the African sunset at the campfire. There is also plenty of time to just relax and to enjoy the symphony of the African nature.
#luxury tented camp #full board #two games drives per day #campfire #transfer included #out in the wild
Day 11 Time to say goodbye
It all comes to an end. Again it’s time to say farewell. A shuttle will bring you to Mpanda Airport where your flight to Dar es Salaam leaves at 08:15. Here in the “Haven of Peace” (that`s what Dar es Salaam means in Arabic) you might like to stay for a while to discover the bustling Kariakoo Market or the beaches around town. Or add some more days on Zanzibar. We are happy to help you plan your further stay.
Karibuni tena Tanzania na safari njema – we hope to welcome you back to one of Africa`s most fascinating countries, have a safe trip.
TOTAL price per person $ 4,190.- 5 Jan to 28 Feb / 1 Nov to 20 Dec) | $ 4,590.- 1 Jun to 31 Oct / 21 Dec to 4 Jan)
The trip includes all park entrance & concession fees, flights & transfers in Tanzania, 1% bed night levy and 18% VAT. Not included are flights from/to Tanzania. Transfer from Dar es Salaam Airport and hotel in Dar es Salaam can be organized on request. Flight schedules might change.
A deposit of 75% is to be received within 10 days of the booking date to fully confirm a booking. Full payment is to be received no later than 30 days prior to arrival. For bookings later than 30 days prior to arrival, payment is due immediately. Until the booking is confirmed we will hold the booking as provisional. Costs for domestic flights and accommodation at properties other than Lake Shore Lodge & Campsite are not refundable.
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