Chimpanzee trekking in Mahale Mountains, plus Katavi and Gombe Stream — Tanzania's remote, rarely-visited west.
Tanzania's western circuit is its least-visited region — accessible only by light aircraft and boat — and rewards the effort with chimpanzee trekking in Mahale Mountains National Park, big-game viewing in Katavi, and Jane Goodall's original research site at Gombe Stream.
Track wild chimpanzees along the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
Some of Tanzania's largest hippo and buffalo concentrations, almost entirely undiscovered by tourism.
Jane Goodall's original chimpanzee research site, still an active research station today.
Signature East Africa moments included or available as an add-on throughout your trip.
Light aircraft flight from Arusha to Katavi, one of Africa's most remote parks.
Two full days exploring Katavi's floodplains and large mammal concentrations.
Flight and boat transfer to a lakeshore camp at the base of the Mahale Mountains.
Guided treks into the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities.
Boat transfer along Lake Tanganyika to Gombe Stream National Park.
A trek through Jane Goodall's original research site.
Boat and flight transfer back to Arusha.
| Start Dates | Solo | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7+ People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May – Oct (dry season) | n/a* | $5,400 | $5,000 | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 | Get Quote |
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Other private journeys built on the same handpicked lodges and local expertise.
Everything travellers usually ask before booking this safari.
Each offers a distinct chimpanzee-trekking experience and setting — most travellers doing one want the other too, since access to this region is already a significant undertaking.
Chimp trekking involves forest walking on uneven terrain; a reasonable fitness level is recommended, similar to gorilla trekking.
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