This Untamed Tanzania Safari takes you to the true “off the beaten path” experiences in Tanzania wilderness. This tour will give you time in the two untouched parks – if you hate crowds and want to take in areas with little disturbance, then this safari is for you. Enjoy the big game in Katavi national park and top it up with primates as you hike in Mahale mountains national park.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive in Arusha Tanzania for your untamed Tanzania safari. On arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your lodge.
Depending on time of arrival, visit the local markets in Arusha town and stop at a local restaurant for a Tanzanian Local dish.
B & B
Arusha Coffee Lodge / Onsea House / Legendary Lodge / Four points by Sheraton
Day 2: Transfer to Katavi national park
You will be transferred for an early morning flight to Katavi national park located in the remote western part of Tanzania. You will then be picked up from the airstrip to start your adventure in Katavi national park.
B, L & D
Nomad Chada Katavi / Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge / Palahala Luxury Camp / Katavi wildlife Camp
Day 3 & 4: Explore Katavi national park
Explore this park on both game drive and walking safari to the deep unreached areas for many people. The short guided nature walk with a passionate knowledgeable guide will leave you in awe of nature. Enjoy the morning game drives while viewing abundant wildlife and amazing landscape. In the rains, you can have good views of crocodiles and hippos along lake chada and lake Katavi. Spend the evening watching the sunset as your sip on your favorite drink.
B, L & D
Nomad Chada Katavi / Mbali Mbali Katavi Lodge / Palahala Luxury Camp / Katavi wildlife Camp
Day 5: Transfer to Mahale mountains national park
Today you will transfer to Mahale mountains national park on a scheduled flight. This beautiful park is home to chimpanzees.
B, L & D
Greystoke Mahale / Mbali Mbali Mahale /
Day 6 & 7: Primate tracking in Mahale Mountains
You will have daily treks in search of the primates guided trackers. You will be divided into groups of six and hike the different trails. Once you located the chimpanzees, you are allowed 1 hours in their presence as they play, each, groom each other etc. Look out for yellow baboons, red colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys and vervet monkeys.
Enjoy an evening cruise on the lake with sundowners or fishing depending on your interests.
Day 8: Transfer to Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha airport. You will then proceed to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight.
