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Day 1 · 1 night
Arusha
An overnight timed around the shared charter into western Tanzania.
Arrival stay
A comfortable overnight stay chosen around your flight times and the following day’s journey.
Remote western circuit
Western Parks
Katavi’s low-visitor wilderness followed by chimpanzee tracking on Lake Tanganyika.
8 days / 7 nightsFrom £10,500 pp3 stops
Why this route
A journey with a clear sense of pace.
The extra flying is rewarded with two of Tanzania’s most distinctive and remote experiences.
Katavi and Mahale make a distinctive pairing: a remote wildlife safari followed by forest walks and time beside Lake Tanganyika. Three nights in each allow the trip to develop a rhythm, with the first night and travel connections arranged around the available flights.
The two stops ask different things of the traveller. Katavi is centred on wildlife viewing, while Mahale brings guided chimpanzee tracking and a change of pace by the lake. Forest walks can be demanding, and wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed, so we discuss fitness, interests and expectations before recommending the route. It works best for travellers who are comfortable with remote camps and who want an experience beyond a conventional first safari.
Every journey is tailor-made. We adjust the route, camps and balance of nights around your dates and interests.
Your route & places to stay
The journey, stop by stop.
8 days / 7 nights. These properties are examples we would consider; the final choice depends on season, availability and the style of stay you want.
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Days 2–4 · 3 nights
Katavi National Park
Explore a genuinely remote park known for dry-season wildlife concentrations.
Suggested places to stay
Chada KataviView property03
Days 5–7 · 3 nights
Mahale Mountains
Track chimpanzees on forested slopes and spend unhurried time beside Lake Tanganyika.
Suggested places to stay
Greystoke MahaleView propertyAfter your final stay, we arrange the onward connections around your departure flight.
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The journey in pictures.
A selection of landscapes and places to stay along this route. Select an image to view it in full.
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When to go
Let the season shape your safari.
The core season is broadly June to October. Shared charter schedules, camp opening dates and lake conditions shape the exact order.
Remote camp operating dates and scheduled flight days are important here. We confirm the connections before fixing the order, and explain what to expect from chimpanzee tracking for your dates.
These are broad seasonal patterns. Weather and wildlife movements vary from year to year.
Explore our when-to-go guidePlanning & pricing
From £10,500 per person
Indicative for two people sharing. We quote your journey individually for your dates, room arrangements and preferred camps.
We can adjust the order, length and accommodation while keeping the experiences that matter most to you.
What affects the price?
Shared charter schedules, the cost of reaching Katavi and Mahale, camp opening dates and limited room availability strongly influence the quote.
What your quotation covers
Your proposal sets out accommodation, meals, safari activities, transfers, domestic flights and park fees included in the price. International flights, visas, insurance, tips and any other exclusions are clearly identified.
How Tanzania safari pricing worksTailor-made for you
Make this journey your own.
Tell us your dates, interests and approximate budget. We will help you choose the right route and places to stay.
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