Chimp Safari

4 days—Chimp Safari - Luxury Option

$3050-4430 USD

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Safari summary

A chimp tracking experience in the remote Mahale Mountains is high on the bucket list for many adventurers. This itinerary offer chim tracking, trekking, traditional fishing and boating all within a relaxing motor ride form the airstrip. View the chimpanzees with national park rangers in set times and watch their behaviour, so very familiar is so many ways.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Mahale Mountains

Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha | Mahale Mountains

DAY 1 ARUSHA—MAHALE With an early departure from our Arusha accommodation, we transfer to the Arusha airport for the charter flight to Mahale National Park. Famous for containing some of the last remaining wild chimpanzees in Africa, the Mahale Mountains National Park was gazetted in 1985, covers an area of 1 613 km² and is located about 128 km south of Kigoma town on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. The western boundary of the park protects an adjacent 1.6 km wide strip of Lake Tanganyika’s waters. The land in and around Mahale is the traditional homeland of the Watongwe and Waholoholo tribes. The terrain is mostly rugged and hilly, and is dominated by the Mahale Moun-tains chain that runs from the northwest to the southeast across the park. The highest peak (Mount Nkungwe) rises to 2 462 m above sea level. This afternoon, take a bush walk around the camp to discover your new habitat. GREYSTOKE MAHALE (Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2

DAY 2 MAHALE The chimp trackers set off early and radio to camp when they have located the chim-panzees. From there is it our turn to push through incredible jungle to the desired loca-tion. Return to camp for lunch and resting. GREYSTOKE MAHALE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3

DAY 3 MAHALE The trackers have set off again today, and we will follow shortly once we have word. We are allowed one hour to view the chimps on each day—this is timed and recorded by park rangers who accompany us on the trek. GREYSTOKE MAHALE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4

Arusha

DAY 4 MAHALE & BEYOND… After a leisurely morning, boat transfer back to park headquarters for our charter flight back to Arusha, arriving early evening. (Breakfast, Lunch)

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