5-Day Mahale Chimpanzee Safari
Experience an exclusive five-day safari in the remote Mahale Mountains National Park, renowned for harbouring one of Africa’s largest wild chimpanzee populations. This journey starts with a flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, followed by a scenic boat transfer along Lake Tanganyika. Days are spent tracking chimpanzees with professional guides, exploring pristine forests, and enjoying lake-based activities, including swimming, kayaking, and relaxing on the beach. Accommodation is provided in comfortable lodges or tented camps, delivering an ideal combination of wilderness immersion and comfort.
Day 1: Arrival in Mahale Mountains
Begin your safari with a morning flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to Mahale airstrip. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you and transfer you by boat along Lake Tanganyika to your selected lodge or camp. Lunch is served on arrival, and the afternoon is at your leisure, either settle in or relax by the lake before enjoying dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Forest Walks
After breakfast, embark on your first guided chimpanzee trek. The forested slopes of Mahale are abundant with wildlife, offering opportunities to observe chimpanzees in their natural environment. Return for lunch, followed by an afternoon forest walk or a swim in the lake. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 3: Additional Chimpanzee Tracking & Lake Activities
The morning features another chimpanzee trek, providing further opportunities to study their intriguing behaviour and social structure. After lunch (picnic or lodge), the afternoon is open for swimming, kayaking, or simply enjoying the tranquillity of Lake Tanganyika. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
Day 4: Scenic Hikes & Cultural Experience
Following breakfast, join your guide on a scenic hike through the Mahale Mountains, with chances to observe diverse birdlife, butterflies, and other primates. Later, enjoy a boat excursion or visit a nearby fishing village for a cultural experience. Return to camp for dinner and your final night in Mahale.
Day 5: Departure – Return Flight
After breakfast, transfer by boat to the airstrip for your return flight to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, concluding your Mahale chimpanzee safari.
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Day Trips: From Arusha or Dar es Salaam, visit parks like Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Saadani, or Mikumi.
Multi-Day Adventures: Options include 3-day Saadani or Mkomazi trips, 5-day Usambara Mountains tours, or 7-day Western Tanzania adventures.
Custom Safaris: Tailored to your preferences, including Serengeti’s Great Migration, Zanzibar extensions, or Kilimanjaro treks.
Daigle Tours, a family-owned company since 2010, specialises in customizable safaris across Tanzania’s Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Circuits. Based in Dar es Salaam, we excel in Southern Tanzania’s less-crowded parks like Nyerere and Ruaha. Our exclusive lodge near Nyerere National Park offers unique wildlife experiences. With experienced guides, top-tier vehicles, and personalised service, we ensure a memorable safari.
Daigle Tours is the first choice for the Southern Circuit because:
- We’re based here – Our head office is in Dar es Salaam so we can easily access the best parks in the region, and we know them inside out.
- Exclusive Safari Lodge in Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous) – We own and operate a lodge on the border of Nyerere National Park, so you can enjoy the whole Daigle Tours experience when you stay with us there.
- True Experts – We can’t think of any other safari companies of our size who share our vast knowledge of the region. We can’t wait to show you around our homeland.
5-Day Mahale Chimpanzee Safari
STARTING FROM (per person, in USD)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
INCLUSIONS: Park Fees
All Activities (Unless labelled as optional)
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day program)
Drinking Water (On all days)
All Accommodation (during the safari)
One-way Airport Transfer
Professional Driver/Guide
All Transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
EXCLUSIONS: International Flights (From/to home)
Additional Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping Guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
Government Imposed Increase of Taxes and/or Park Fees
* Indicative costs per person
Why Visit Western Tanzania?
Western Tanzania is wild, remote, and utterly authentic — the ultimate off-the-grid adventure. Track chimpanzees in Mahale and Katavi’s untouched wilderness, walk with habituated troops in ancient forests, and feel like the only person on the planet, expertly guided by Daigle Tours.
Why the Western Circuit Stands Out:
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