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5-Day Mahale Chimpanzee Safari & Lake Tanganyika Escape (Fly-in Tanzania)

5-Day Mahale Chimpanzee Safari & Lake Tanganyika Escape (Fly-in Tanzania)

$3,700 pp (USD)
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This extended safari to Mahale Mountains National Park offers a deeper, more relaxed experience compared to shorter trips. With multiple days in the forest, you increase your chances of meaningful chimpanzee encounters while also enjoying the pristine beaches of Lake Tanganyika. Ideal for travelers seeking a balance of wildlife, exclusivity, and slow travel, this itinerary combines chimp trekking, forest hikes, and lakeside leisure in one of Africa’s most remote safari destinations.

Tour Features

Luxury Tour

This luxury tour features high-end lodges or exclusive tented camps with premium services.

Private Tour

This tour is organized exclusively for you and will not be shared with other travelers.

Can Start Any Day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day of the year.

Fully Customizable

This tour can be completely customized based on your preferences and travel dates.

Starts in Dar es Salaam

This tour starts from Dar es Salaam.

Fly in Safari

This tour is a fly-in to the park, reducing time by road.

Accommodation & Meals

This tour is priced using Luxury accommodations. Budget and mid-range options are available on request. Similar lodges or camps may be used depending on availability.

Day
Accommodation
Meals
Day 1&2&3&4
Mbali Mbali Mahale (Kungwe Beach)

Luxury

All Meals Included

Mbali Mbali Mahale (Kungwe Beach)
Mbali Mbali Mahale (Kungwe Beach)
Mbali Mbali Mahale (Kungwe Beach)
Mbali Mbali Mahale (Kungwe Beach)
All Meals Included

Activities & Transportation

Walking Safaris – Explore nature on foot with an armed ranger.
Chimpanzee Trekking – Forest hikes to track wild chimps in Mahale or Gombe.
Mountain Trekking – Kilimanjaro, Meru, or crater rim hikes.
Beach Extensions – Add Zanzibar, Mafia or Pemba for snorkeling and relaxation.
Domestic Flights – Fly-in to the parks .
Ferry & Boat Transfers – For Zanzibar and island destinations.
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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Plan Your Safari

Best Time for This Tour

June – October Dry Season · Best

Dry season

November – January Short Rains · Good

Short rains

March – May Green Season · Rainier

Green season

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Guest Reviews

★★★★★

4.8/5 from 21 Tripadvisor reviews

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★★★★★ Feb 2026

An unforgettable safari

“We had a fantastic safari. Thanks to Otto's advice and excellent communication, we opted for a relaxing 5-day private safari.”

Monique S · Couples
★★★★★ Aug 2025

Highly recommend

“This one was definitely a highlight. Otto was trustworthy, knowledgeable and we truly appreciated all he did to make our 10 day camping safari brilliant.”

Charmaine O · Couples
★★★★★ Aug 2025

Fantastic safari South Tanzania

“Our trip to southern Tanzania was fantastic. Otto was a friendly and professional guide. Highly recommended!”

Corry C · Family
★★★★★ Jun 2025

Wonderful safari

“Otto knows these parks extremely well. All arrangements, including food, lodging and transfers were great quality.”

Casey A · Solo
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