Western Tanzania, Forest & Plains

Arrive in Kigoma and transfer to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. Settle in above Lake Tanganyika and review the boat transfers and guided forest visits ahead.

Today is shaped around the connection between the places in your itinerary. Your guide or transfer team will confirm the practical sequence, with room for appropriate stops and the conditions on the route. Keep the plan flexible enough to enjoy the setting rather than treat every possible activity as something that must fit into one day. The day closes at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel, with the meal basis shown in the programme.

Travel by boat towards Gombe, with departure adapted to lake conditions. A guided forest visit may be arranged after arrival, subject to permits and the park programme.

Gombe brings the journey into forested terrain beside Lake Tanganyika. Tracking is guided and subject to park requirements, with the daily plan responding to conditions and the movement of the chimpanzees. Allow a flexible pace around the forest walk and the return to your lodge. The day closes at Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.

Explore the forest with an authorised guide, following park rules and permit arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; time on the lake shore adds another perspective to the day.

Gombe brings the journey into forested terrain beside Lake Tanganyika. Tracking is guided and subject to park requirements, with the daily plan responding to conditions and the movement of the chimpanzees. Allow a flexible pace around the forest walk and the return to your lodge. The day closes at Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.

Return by boat to Kigoma and check into Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. Take a slower afternoon beside the lake before continuing towards Mahale.

Today is shaped around the connection between the places in your itinerary. Your guide or transfer team will confirm the practical sequence, with room for appropriate stops and the conditions on the route. Keep the plan flexible enough to enjoy the setting rather than treat every possible activity as something that must fit into one day. The day closes at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel, with the meal basis shown in the programme.

Continue to Mahale by the arranged air and boat connections. Arrive at Mbali Mbali Mahale Lodge and settle into your beach tent on Lake Tanganyika.

Mahale is shaped by the meeting of forest and Lake Tanganyika. Tracking plans depend on the permitted activity, the movement of the chimpanzees and the guidance of the local team. The effort of forest walking is different from a vehicle-based safari. The day closes at Mbali Mbali Mahale Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.

Join a guided forest outing in Mahale, subject to permits and the local programme. The day is planned around walking conditions and the guidance of the park team.

Mahale is shaped by the meeting of forest and Lake Tanganyika. Tracking plans depend on the permitted activity, the movement of the chimpanzees and the guidance of the local team. The effort of forest walking is different from a vehicle-based safari. The day closes at Mbali Mbali Mahale Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.

Enjoy another day around Mahale, combining an available guided activity with time by Lake Tanganyika. Your selected accommodation will advise which activities fit the conditions and your preferences.

Mahale is shaped by the meeting of forest and Lake Tanganyika. Tracking plans depend on the permitted activity, the movement of the chimpanzees and the guidance of the local team. The effort of forest walking is different from a vehicle-based safari. The day closes at Mbali Mbali Mahale Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.

Travel towards Katavi on the arranged air connection. Transfer to Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge and settle in overlooking the Katisunga plains.

Katavi offers a broad, remote landscape where the season strongly influences the distribution of wildlife and the condition of access routes. Time in one area helps the stay feel like an exploration rather than a transfer between sightings. The day closes at Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.

Set out on a guided wildlife drive through Katavi’s plains and woodland. The route follows current park conditions and wildlife activity, with a return to your chosen stay for the evening.

Katavi offers a broad, remote landscape where the season strongly influences the distribution of wildlife and the condition of access routes. Time in one area helps the stay feel like an exploration rather than a transfer between sightings. The day closes at Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.

Spend a further day exploring Katavi at a measured pace. Discuss the balance of game drives and time in camp with your guide, rather than rushing through this remote landscape.

Katavi offers a broad, remote landscape where the season strongly influences the distribution of wildlife and the condition of access routes. Time in one area helps the stay feel like an exploration rather than a transfer between sightings. The day closes at Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.

Transfer for the arranged flight connection to Dar es Salaam. Spend the night at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel before your onward journey.

Today is shaped around the connection between the places in your itinerary. Your guide or transfer team will confirm the practical sequence, with room for appropriate stops and the conditions on the route. Keep the plan flexible enough to enjoy the setting rather than treat every possible activity as something that must fit into one day. The day closes at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel, with the meal basis shown in the programme.

Transfer for your onward journey after breakfast. The final route and connections will follow your confirmed travel arrangements.

The final day is planned around a comfortable connection rather than one more rushed activity. Confirm the departure point and allow for the transfer specified in the itinerary. If you have an international flight, your specialist will check whether an additional night is the more practical option before the travel programme is finalised.