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Trail Safari Explorers
12-Day Primate & Wilderness Safari
Ruaha, Katavi & Mahale / 12 Days / 11 Nights
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Overview
Combine Ruaha's predator action, Katavi's seldom-visited floodplains and Mahale Mountains National Park's rainforest chimpanzees in one adventurous itinerary. Experience unforgettable chimpanzee trekking with TANAPA trackers, observe habituated troops in their natural habitat, and enjoy remote camps, charter flights and wildlife encounters along the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
- Ruaha River Lodge — lion prides, baobab-studded scenery
- Katavi Wildlife Camp — vast plains with huge hippo/croc concentrations
- Mbali Mbali Mahale — lakeside base for chimp trekking
Itinerary Route
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive in Ruaha
Fly into Ruaha (Msembe airstrip) and check in to Ruaha River Lodge, set among riverine acacia and kopjes with immediate wildlife viewing from your banda.
Ruaha River Lodge
View Details →Ruaha: Big-Game Drives
Full-day safaris through Ruaha's baobab forests, sand rivers and renowned predator territories. Lions, leopards, cheetah, elephant, wild dog — all here in abundance.
Ruaha River Lodge
View Details →Ruaha Finale & Transfer to Katavi
An early morning game drive before flying west toward Katavi via Tabora or charter routing.
Katavi Wildlife Camp
View Details →Katavi: Off-the-Beaten-Path Wilderness
Track hippo pods and crocodile concentrations across remote floodplains, and experience the uncrowded, raw wildlife spectacle of western Tanzania.
Katavi Wildlife Camp
View Details →Fly Katavi → Mahale
Scenic charter over Lake Tanganyika to Mbali Mbali Mahale for a lakeside welcome.
Mbali Mbali Mahale
View Details →Mahale: Chimpanzee Trekking & Leisure
Two or three guided treks into the Mahale Mountains with TANAPA trackers to observe habituated chimpanzee troops. Afternoons free for kayaking, snorkelling, or beachside relaxation.
Mbali Mbali Mahale
View Details →Lake Leisure & Departure
A final morning activity before chartering back to Arusha or Dar es Salaam. Optional extension to the Zanzibar coast.
Seasonal Rates
Primate & Wilderness Safari
Year-round, best: dry season
| 2 persons | $10,730 |
| 4 persons | $10,730 |
| 6 persons | $10,730 |
Related Activities
Chimpanzee Trekking
Guided treks with TANAPA trackers to observe habituated chimpanzee troops.
Lake Tanganyika Kayaking
Kayaking and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional guide
- Park fees & chimp permits
- Full-board on safari
- Charter flights between parks
- All transfers
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
Upgrade or Extend?
Add extra nights in Ruaha, tag on a Zanzibar beach finish or request private charters.
