Morning: Fly from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma, enjoying breathtaking aerial views of Lake Tanganyika and the surrounding highlands.
Afternoon: Transfer to a boat for a scenic journey along the lake to Mahale Mountains National Park, passing forested shores and secluded bays. Arrive at your lodge or camp and settle into your surroundings, taking in panoramic lake and forest views.
Accommodation Options:
Midrange: Comfortable lakeside bandas with basic amenities and forest access.
Luxury: Mahale Lodge – elegant villas or suites perched above the lake, blending comfort and wilderness.
Day photos
Accommodation & Meals
Overnight: Mahale Lodge
- • Domestic flight Dar es Salaam – Kigoma – Dar es Salaam
- • Boat transfers to and from Mahale National Park
- • Professional safari guide and chimpanzee trackers
- • Exclusive chimpanzee trekking experiences
- • Accommodation (midrange or luxury)
- • All meals during the safari
- • Bottled water and refreshments
- • Park fees and government levies
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