8 Days
Western Circuit Safari
Katavi • Mahale Mountains — remote buffalo herds and intimate chimp trekking on Lake Tanganyika.
RemoteChimp TrekkingFly-In
Day 1: Fly to Katavi
Katavi
2–3 hoursCharter to Katavi, afternoon game drive on the floodplains.
Highlights
- Floodplain herds
Details
Katavi Plains Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Katavi National Park
Katavi
6–7 hoursMassive buffalo herds and crocodile dens.
Highlights
- Buffalo mega-herds
- Crocodile dens
Details
Katavi Plains Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Katavi Full Day
Katavi
6–7 hoursExplore river systems and pans for predators.
Highlights
- River systems
- Predator hotspots
Details
Katavi Plains Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: To Mahale Mountains
Mahale
3–4 hoursBoat transfer to lakeshore lodge on Tanganyika.
Highlights
- Tanganyika crossing
Details
Greystoke Mahale
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Chimp Trekking
Mahale
3–5 hoursGuided trek to observe habituated chimp families.
Highlights
- Chimpanzees
- Rainforest
Details
Greystoke Mahale
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Lake Activities
Mahale
2–4 hoursKayaking, snorkeling and relaxation.
Highlights
- Kayak & snorkel
Details
Greystoke Mahale
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Second Chimp Trek
Mahale
3–5 hoursAnother trek to deepen encounters and photography.
Highlights
- Photography time
Details
Greystoke Mahale
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Fly to Arusha
Arusha
2–3 hoursBoat to airstrip, flight to Arusha, depart.
Highlights
- Lake vistas
Details
Day room if needed
Breakfast
Safari Overview
Duration:8 Days
Best Months:Jun-Oct
Style:Remote/Adventure
What's Included
- Professional safari guide
- All park fees & permits
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- All meals during safari
- Quality accommodations
- Airport transfers