Tanzania · Primate Tours

4-Day Mahale Chimpanzee Tracking Tour with Boat Safari

4 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Track chimpanzees through the forests of Mahale Mountains National Park
  • 02 Explore rainforest, grasslands, alpine bamboo, and woodland habitats
  • 03 Enjoy a boat safari for bird watching and game viewing
  • 04 Spend time fishing on the lake and relaxing on the beach

Go on a 4-day tour to Mahale Mountains National Park, set among the spectacular, forested slopes of the Mahale Mountains. See the rainforest, grasslands, alpine bamboo, and woodlands, where some 50 species of animals have been recorded and over 90 unique species of fish swim in the clear waters of the lake. Spot chimpanzees swinging and chattering from one tree to another as they enjoy their bush life, along with many other mammals and species.

Spot chimpanzees swinging and chattering from one tree to another as they enjoy their bush life, along with many other mammals and species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Mahale Mountains National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Afternoon Chimpanzee Tracking

  • Arrive for lunch at the lodge, followed by afternoon chimpanzee tracking through the forest.
  • Return to the lodge for the night.

Hotel: Kungwe Beach Lodge

2
Day 02

Chimpanzee Tracking and Boat Safari

  • 07:00 am: Have breakfast at the lodge.
  • 08:00 am: Go for chimpanzee tracking in the forest.
  • Arrive in the afternoon for a hot lunch at the lodge, followed by a boat safari for bird watching and game viewing.
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight at Kungwe Beach Lodge

3
Day 03

Chimpanzee Tracking and Lake Fishing

  • 07:00 am: Have breakfast at the lodge.
  • 08:00 am: Go for chimpanzee tracking in the forest.
  • 12:30 pm: Enjoy a hot lunch at the lodge.
  • 03:30 pm: Head to the lake for fishing.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

4
Day 04

Beach Relaxation and Return to Arusha

  • 07:00 am: Have breakfast at the lodge.
  • 08:00 am: Relax on the beach.
  • 12:00 pm: Transfer to the airstrip by boat with lunch boxes.
  • 13:15 pm: Share charter to Arusha.
  • 17:30 pm: Arrive in Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tanzania 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Local flights during the tour (from Arusha to Kigoma and back)
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional services
  • Park fees
  • Chimp permits
  • All activities
  • All accommodation
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price.
  • Additional services
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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