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.
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.
Day 2: Transfer to Mahale Mountains
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.
Day 3: First Day of Chimpanzee Trekking
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.
Day 4: Full Day Chimps Habituation Experience
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.
Day 5: Full Day Chimps Habituation Experience
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.
Day 6: Return to Kigoma
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
Day 6: Departure
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
❌ What’s Not Included
International flights
Travel insurance
Visa fees
Optional alcoholic beverages
Tips and personal items
Laundry and premium services