See the greatest show on earth and marvel at mischievous primates. A memorable safari covering the Katavi National Park, whose flood plains are home to hippo and wild birds and the Mahale Mountains National Park, where the opportunity to observe chimpanzees in the wild is a truly magical experience.

Day 1 Arusha
Arrive into Arusha.
Overnight Arusha Coffee Lodge. (BB)

Days 2-4 Katavi National Park
Fly from Arusha into Katavi arriving in time for lunch. Hidden in the shade of acacias, on the edge of the Chada Plain, the 6 guests tents of Chada Katavi are airy and romantic with shade netting windows allowing the breeze to flow through. Take a walking safari deep into Katavi’s untamed world and experience a side of Africa that takes flight at the sound of approaching vehicle.
3 nights Chada Katavi. (FB)

Days 5-8 Katavi/Mahale
On arrival, you will be transported by dhow to the tiny sanctuary of Greystoke Mahale, located on the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika. 6 exotic bandas (cottages) are tucked beneath the palms on the edge of the lake and the camp exudes a natural opulence. Lamp lit dinners on the dhow with ice cold cocktails are the perfect end to the day. A rainforest trek takes you to Mahale’s chimpanzees, which is home to the largest known population of these primates. Sit and watch quietly as they go about their daily life grooming, wrestling, bickering and mothering. The sparkling waters of Lake Tanganyika offer the chance to relax and swim, snorkel or just laze on the beach.
4 nights Greystoke Mahale. (FB)

Day 9 Arusha
Leave Mahale for Arusha where your tour ends. Why not add in a beach extension and continue on to the spice island of Zanzibar.