10-Day Great Lakes & Safari Experience

The Ultimate Remote Safari: Big Game, Primate Encounters & Scenic Waters

Overview

This extraordinary adventure takes you far beyond the beaten path, into the wild western frontier of Tanzania. Explore Katavi’s remote plains, track chimpanzees in Mahale, and cruise the sparkling waters of Lake Tanganyika — all in a single seamless experience for travelers who crave exclusivity and untamed beauty.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy a safari briefing and overnight stay in a lush garden setting.

Day 2: Arusha – Fly to Katavi National Park

Board a scheduled bush flight to Katavi National Park, one of Africa’s most remote and least-visited wilderness areas. After a warm welcome and lunch at camp, enjoy your first game drive in this wild landscape where elephants roam in their hundreds.

Day 3–4: Katavi Game Drives & Walking Safaris

Spend two full days exploring Katavi’s vast savannahs and river systems. Highlights include:
Game drives to spot lions, hippos, crocodiles, and buffalo herds
Guided walking safaris for an intimate bush experience (seasonal)
✅ Stunning sunsets over the Katuma floodplains

Katavi is a photographer’s dream — untouched, raw, and teeming with wildlife.

Day 5: Katavi – Scenic Flight to Mahale Mountains

After breakfast, take a charter flight to Mahale Mountains National Park, then transfer by boat along Lake Tanganyika to your secluded lodge. Relax on the white-sand beach, swim in crystal-clear waters, or take a short forest hike before dinner.

Day 6–8: Chimpanzee Trekking & Lake Tanganyika Adventures

Spend three unforgettable days tracking wild chimpanzees with expert guides in Mahale’s tropical forests.

Other activities include:
Kayaking or snorkeling on Lake Tanganyika
✅ Birdwatching & nature walks
✅ Sunset dhow cruises with sundowners

Evenings are for stargazing and storytelling by the lakeshore.

Day 9: Mahale – Kigoma – Lake Tanganyika Cruise

Transfer to Kigoma and enjoy a cultural and historical experience, including a visit to Dr. Livingstone’s Memorial. Take a private sunset cruise on Lake Tanganyika and spend the night in Kigoma.

Day 10: Fly Kigoma – Arusha – Departure

After breakfast, fly from Kigoma to Arusha. Enjoy lunch and last-minute shopping before your onward international flight.

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  • Beach Holiday (Zanzibar)
  • Cultural Experience
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Explore Tanzania’s untouched wilderness on this exclusive journey through Katavi National Park and Mahale Mountains National Park.

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  • Wildlife Safari
  • Mountain Trekking
  • Beach Holiday (Zanzibar)
  • Cultural Experience
  • Custom Combination
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5