7-Day Chimps Habituation Experience.

Venture into one of Africa’s most remote and breathtaking parks — Mahale Mountains National Park. Set between forested mountains and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika, Mahale offers a truly exclusive chimpanzee trekking experience. With limited visitors, boat-only access, and luxurious eco-lodges, this is the perfect safari for nature lovers seeking something extraordinary.

Luxury

From $3,150 Per Person

Mid-Range

From $3,020Per Person

Budgeted

From $2,920 Per Person

  • Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

  • Destination: Mahale Mountains National Park

  • Safari Type: Fly-in Luxury Chimpanzee Safari

  • Starting Point: Arusha or Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Safari Highlights

  • Daily chimpanzee trekking with expert trackers

  • Stay in a remote luxury lodge with beach access

  • Private boat rides across Lake Tanganyika

  • Forest walks, fishing, kayaking, and swimming

  • Stunning sunsets over the lake and Congo Mountains

  • Ideal for photographers, researchers, and nature lovers

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Flight to Kigoma – Boat to Mahale

Arrive at Kigoma Airport and transfer to your hotel. Then, visit the Dr. Livingstone Museum and the local market. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Early in the morning, around 4 or 5 AM, we will head to Mahale. It’s about a 6–9 hour road trip. Upon arrival, we will check in at Mahale’s main gate, then take a boat to the Mango Trees Bandas (Tourism Centre).
You will receive a briefing, have dinner, and then stay overnight.

Having breakfast in the morning trek through the misty forest to observe a different troop or behavior. In the afternoon, you may choose to kayak, fish, or simply relax on the beach.
Overnight in Mahale.

Having breakfast in the morning then heading for chimps habituation through the misty forest to observe them. In the afternoon you will have lunch then proceed with habituation with chimps until sunset.Overnight in Mahale.

Having breakfast in the morning then heading for chimps habituation through the misty forest to observe them. In the afternoon you will have lunch then proceed with habituation with chimps until sunset.Overnight in Mahale.

You will have breakfast and then prepare for a road trip to Kigoma. On the way, you will have the chance to visit a local village, enjoy coffee with the local people, visit rice farms, and see a traditional palm oil processing site to learn how the locals produce oil. We will stop for lunch, then continue our journey to Kigoma, direct to the hotel

You will have breakfast then transferred to airport.
End of tour.

✅ What’s Included
  • Domestic flights (Arusha/Dar to Kigoma round trip)

  • Boat transfers to/from Mahale

  • Park fees and chimpanzee trekking permits

  • 5 nights’ accommodation in a luxury eco-lodge

  • All meals and filtered drinking water

  • Guided forest treks and lake activities

  • Airport and boat transfers

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Visa fees

  • Optional alcoholic beverages

  • Tips and personal items

  • Laundry and premium services

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