Description
Fly overnight to Nairobi and onward to Katavi National Park, perhaps Tanzania’s most hidden gem. A classic dry-season reserve, Katavi is renowned for its huge (1000-strong) herds of buffalo, spectacular numbers of hippopotamus and impressively sized crocodiles as well as an array of bird species including pelicans, storks and fish eagles, whose cry is synonymous with African water-wildernesses. Chada Katavi sits on the shores of the lake after which it is named and is a small intimate camp with just six tents in traditional safari style.
You then head west to Lake Tanganyika and Mahale Mountains National Park, on the far western border of Tanzania. Its inaccessibility is no small part of its charm, with just two or three flights a week bringing a handful of visitors to one of the most beautiful national parks in Africa.
Greystoke Mahale is a uniquely designed lodge set on the shore of Lake Tanganyika with the forest-clad Mahale Mountains rising behind it. Apart from beautiful natural surroundings and the tranquil atmosphere of the vast and pristine lake, the highlight of Mahale is its chimps. You will almost certainly hear them before you see them and an encounter with man’s closest relative is one of the most wonderful experiences you could ever wish for.
Please see our itinerary below. It is a suggested itinerary and can be tailored to suit your individual needs.
Guide price
£4,535 Per person
£4,535 Price per person based on two people sharing on a full board basis (except Arusha) including flights and transfers.
Itinerary
| Stay | Location / Route | Overnight |
|---|
| 1 night
| Fly to Kilimanjaro via Nairobi | Overnight flight |
| 1 night
| Transfer Kilimanjaro to Arusha | 1nt Arusha |
| 4 nights
| Fly Arusha to Katavi | Chada Katavi |
| 3 nights
| Fly Katavi to Mahale | Greystoke Mahale |
| 1 night
| Fly to London via Arusha | Overnight flight |
When to travel
Tanzania is a large country, with a varied climate. Generally, the long rains run from March to May - the temperature is warm and the humidity is high. June to October is the long dry season, and the short rains are in November and December, much lighter than the long rains. January and February are again dry (the short dry season) so this is another good time to visit. The wildebeest migration happens most of year in Tanzania's Serengeti, and is linked to the rainfall.
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Location and directions
Katavi and Mahale, Tanzania
Overlooking the Chada plains in Katavi National Park, Western Tanzania
How to get there
8hr international flight, 1hr international flight, then 4hr by light aircraft
