- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

9-Day Luxury Western Tanzania Safari

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Discover the wild west of Tanzania, featuring some of the most remote camps in Africa and unique chimp trekking experiences in the Mahale Mountains. This Western Tanzania Safari takes you off the beaten track to the western wilderness of Tanzania, where few travellers roam. This suggested itinerary is perfect for those looking to see some of Africa’s most remote and pristine destinations. From exhilarating game drives, to seeing wild chimpanzees - western Tanzania is a place you’ll never forget.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Tanzania

You'll visit Arusha, Katavi NP & Mahale Mountains NP

This tour starts and ends in Arusha - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented bush camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip

Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: boat, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can book your international flights help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Arusha Coffee Lodge Luxury lodge in or near Arusha	Dinner Included
2-5	Chada Katavi Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Katavi NP	All Meals Included
6-8	Greystoke Mahale Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) inside Mahale Mountains NP	All Meals Included
9	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast & Lunch Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

You’ll fly into Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania, a small and friendly airport with options to obtain your visa on arrival. You will be met by a local representative in the international arrivals hall, then transferred by private vehicle to Arusha Coffee Lodge, your hotel for the night. The drive usually takes around 1.5 hours, and the remainder of your day is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure. Hidden on the outskirts of town, among one of the largest coffee plantations in Tanzania, Arusha Coffee Lodge is a gorgeous retreat. Set on the rolling foothills in the shadow of looming Mount Meru, the aroma of coffee radiates through the lodge, and you’ll enjoy the freshest morning brews. The lodge is homely and comfortable, designed around the original landowner’s home from the early 1900s, and you’ll also find a swimming pool, garden terrace, and miles of lush plantation to explore.

Main Destination:	Arusha
Accommodation:	Arusha Coffee Lodge Luxury lodge located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks:	Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 Fly to Katavi National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast before meeting your driver at the lodge, who will transfer you to Arusha City Airport for your scheduled light aircraft flight (Arusha City Airport is only five minutes’ drive from Arusha Coffee Lodge). Your flight arrives in Katavi at Ikuu Airstrip and you will be met by a local representative and driven to Chada Katavi Camp, your camp for the next four nights. You’ll stay at Chada Katavi on an all-inclusive basis, included safari activities on a shared basis (game drives & walking safaris), all National Park and conservation fees, full board meals, all drinks (except champagne & fine wines) as well as laundry service. Chada Katavi Camp is a very high specification seasonal tented option in Katavi National Park. The camp itself is extremely comfortable and stylish, with six luxury tented suites, elegantly hosted and expertly guided.

Main Destination:	Katavi National Park
Best Time to Visit August to October High Season July to October (Katavi is rarely crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Katavi National Park Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Buffalo Abundant Zebra Common Hippo Abundant Leopard Occasional Hyena Occasional Wildebeest Very Rare Wild Dog Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Cheetah Rare to none
Accommodation:	Chada Katavi Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Katavi NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3-5 On safari in Katavi National Park

The wildlife is exceptional in Katavi National Park, but it’s the remoteness of the place and its extremely low visitor numbers which really makes Katavi one of the holy grails for safari aficionados. At around 4,500 square kilometres, Katavi is a very large and significant national park. It’s the third largest in the country, after Ruaha and Serengeti, and claims to have the highest bio-density of any national park in Africa. Largely covered by dense brachystegia woodland, the main areas of interest are a number of wonderful floodplain areas which become beautiful sprawling wetlands during the green rainy season from December to May and open grasslands during the dry season from June to November. Night game drives and fly camping are also available, however note that these activities are optional extras and incur additional costs. Please let us know if you would like to pre-book either of these additional activities, and it is essential to note that fly camping must be pre-booked.

Main Destination:	Katavi National Park
Accommodation:	Chada Katavi Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Katavi NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6 Fly to Mahale Mountains National Park

Enjoy a final morning game drive or a leisurely breakfast this morning, before checking out of Chada Katavi Camp. You’ll be driven to Ikuu Airstrip in time for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Mahale Mountains National Park. You’ll then board a 1.5 hour boat trip, with snacks provided on the boat, before arriving at Greystoke Mahale Camp, your camp for the next three nights. The sheer remoteness of this park significantly heightens the sense of adventure that one feels when visiting. To land at a remote lakeside airstrip and then take a boat for another hour and a half along this enchanted lake really is extraordinary. You’ll stay at Greystoke Mahale on an all-inclusive basis, including activities on a shared basis (chimp trekking, boat trips, deep water swims, forest walks and village visits), all National Park and conservation fees, full board meals, all drinks (except champagne and fine wines) as well as laundry service.

Main Destination:	Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)
Best Time to Visit July to October (Chimp trekking is easy) High Season July to October (Mahale is never crowded) Best Weather June to October (Almost no rainfall) Wildlife in Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps) Common Hippo Occasional Elephant Rare Giraffe Rare Leopard Rare Zebra Rare Lion Very Rare Buffalo Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Cheetah None Wildebeest None
Accommodation:	Greystoke Mahale Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside Mahale Mountains NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7-8 On safari in Mahale Mountains National Park

You’ll have two full days on safari in Mahale Mountain National Park with Greystoke Mahale Camp, a very high specification permanent lodge in a prime beach-front location. With it’s charming style, ultimate location, wonderful hosts and expert guides, Greystoke Mahale is a much sought-after camp, and must be booked well in advance to secure a spot in one of their six guest suites. Tracking chimpanzees in Mahale Mountains National Park is one of the most special experiences in Africa. Chimps are an incredibly engaging animal to observe as they are omnivores and often move fast through the forest on hunts, convening at intervals to scream and shout with each other in the most amazing fashion. Turning a corner to find yourself in a small clearing with chimps sat looking around you is an incredibly moving experience. Guests need to be reasonably fit and there is a minimum age of 12 years old for chimp trekking.

Main Destination:	Mahale Mountains National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:	Greystoke Mahale Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside Mahale Mountains NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9 Transfer to Kilimanjaro & departure from Tanzania

It’s time to say farewell this morning. After checking out of Greystoke Mahale Camp (with a picnic lunch in tow), you’ll take a boat transfer back to the Mahale Airstrip, in time for your light aircraft flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. From there, you’ll board your international return flight home. Although you’re incredible Western Tanzania Safari has come to an end, you’ll leave with many special memories and more than a handful of photos and stories to share when you return home. After nine thrilling days of wildlife encounters and spectacular natural wonders, in some of the remotest corners on earth, we’re sure you’ll be hooked on Tanzania and the African continent. Where will you go next?

Main Destination:	Arusha
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in British Pounds (GBP). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms

Jan 6, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020	$10532	$7635
Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020	$10532	$7635
Jun 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020	$14481	$10203

Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020	$10532	$7635
Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021	$14481	$10203
Jan 4, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021	$10532	$7635

Apr 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021	$10532	$7635
Jun 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021	$14481	$10203
Nov 1, 2021 - Dec 19, 2021	$10532	$7635

Dec 20, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021	$14481	$10203