Mahale Chimpanzee safaris
5 days Mahale Chimpanzees Safari, Tanzania’s Mahale National Park is a fantastic place to get away from the tourist crowds and marvel at the chimpanzees who call this far-flung corner of Tanzania home.
5 days Chimpanzees of Mahale Experience, Tanzania’s Mahale National Park is a fantastic place to get away from the tourist crowds and marvel at the chimpanzees who call this far-flung corner of Tanzania home.
These 5 Days Chimpanzee of Mahale Mountain National Park tour takes tourists to the middle of Chimpanzee swinging and chartering from tree to tree enjoying their bush life and welcoming visitors in their territory at the western corner of the country and this is Mahale Mountains National park, bordered westward with the great world’s deepest Lake Tanganyika for 3 nights. Lake Tanganyika and Chimpanzees are the major attractions of the park, many other mammals including variety of bird’s species and reptiles are the resident in the reserve, accommodation can be either at luxury Tented camp with bush shower or budget park bandas booked on full board arrangements.
Itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1DAR ES SALAAM - KIGOMAYou'll be picked up from your Dar Es Salaam hotel and transferred to Julius Nyere Airport, where you'll board a flight to the city of Kigoma. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your local accommodations for a delicious meal before taking a short tour of Kigoma and nearby Ujiji for a window into local Tanzanian life. With tourism so rare in the area, you'll be getting a glimpse into authentic daily life.Meals: Lunch | Dinner
- Day 2KIGOMA - MAHALE NATIONAL PARKAfter breakfast, you'll set off for nearby Sigunga village for your scheduled boat transfer to Mahale Mountains National Park. It's a serene ride into the park, and you'll feel as if you've discovered the true heart of Africa as you leave civilization behind. After lunch at your lodge, you'll have the afternoon to soak in the serenity, relax by the pool, or take a guided forest walk.Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Day 3CHIMPANZEE TREKKINGIt's time for the main event! After an early breakfast, you'll attend a briefing and then begin your journey into the jungle home of the chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains National Park. While it is not an especially strenuous walk, you'll work up a sweat as you press through the forest in search of the chimpanzees who call the forest home. As these are wild animals and not habituated, you won't get too close, but you'll have ample opportunities to observe our closest living relatives as they play in the canopy, feed on the forest floor, and go about their lives. After your hike is complete, you'll return to your lodge to shower and unwind.Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Day 4MAHALE NATIONAL PARK - KIGOMAYou'll head back into the forest this morning for one last chance to observe and interact with the chimpanzees of Mahale. This is a shorter trek than your previous one, as you'll need to be back at camp before lunch in order to check-out and board your boat back to Kigoma. After arriving in Kigoma, you'll have the afternoon to relax on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Day 5KIGOMA - DAR ES SALAAMIt's back to reality today, as you bid farewell to the wilds of southern Tanzania and fly back to Dar Es Salaam.Meals: Breakfast | Lunch
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SAFARI
Preparing for East Africa safari can be a daunting prospect at first glance.
Figuring out when to visit, which parks to include, where to stay, and how long to spend in each location can be a stressful task, but we’re here to help!
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
It is first aspects for Preparation of safaris. All travelers will need a current passport with an expiration date of at least six months from the time of entry into Tanzania. Tanzania tourist visas can be purchased in advance through the nearest Tanzanian embassy, or upon arrival at the airport or border crossing.
VACCINATIONS
Proper health preparations for the trip are your responsibility. You may be able to get your vaccinations from your own physician, but a travels clinic will be more familiar with the necessary vaccines and can also provide other helpful information. Be sure to also discuss malaria prevention with the travel clinic.
TRAVEL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
East Africa Choice Safaris does not provide insurance for travelers. Speak with your travel agent or airline about options for travel insurance to cover personal accident, medical expenses and medical evacuation, repatriation, trip cancellation and loss of personal effects.
CLOTHING
The weather may vary considerably throughout your trip, or even throughout the day, so plan on clothing that can be layered if it’s cool, or removed if it’s warm. Choose separates that can be mixed and matched, and avoid fabrics that require special care. Neutral colors are good for safari; avoid black and blue clothing as tsetse flies are attracted to those colors. Accessorize with modest jewelry. To respect cultural norms, avoid sleeveless blouses and short shorts or skirts.
Depending on your itinerary, consider a pair of sturdy closed-toe shoes in case of mud or rough terrain. Sandals will be appropriate for safari. Most days will be sunny, so bring appropriate sun protection: hat (wide-brim is best to protect the neck and ears), sunscreen, sunglasses.
MONEY ON SAFARI IN EAST AFRICA.
While all of our Friends of Africa Family Safaris itineraries cover the important things such as accommodation, meals, park entry fees, and game drives – there are always additional costs that might pop up.
Things such as alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, snacks, laundry, and tips for your driver are examples of a few additional costs that might arise during your safari.
Tanzania uses the US Dollar for tourism. We recommend budgeting around $30 – $50 USD per day for incidental expenses and tips.
TIPPING IN EAST AFRICA
Tipping is customary.
We recommend tipping $20 USD per day to your safari driver (per group, not per person), $10 – $15 USD per day to your safari cook (when camping), $20 USD per day to your Kilimanjaro climbing guide, and $10 – $15 USD per day to your Kilimanjaro climbing porters.
You can pay this all at once at the conclusion of your safari or Kilimanjaro climb.
WHAT TO PACK FOR YOUR SAFARI:
Packing for your first safari can be a bit daunting. What do you bring? What don’t you need? Below you’ll find our recommended list of things to bring along with you when you’re on safari.
- A backpack;
- Comfortable clothing for daily wear;
- A warm sweater or light fleece;
- A windbreaker or waterproof jacket;
- Walking shoes or boots;
- A dress shirt and trousers or dress for wearing to dinner;
- Sunglasses;
- Hat;
- Sunscreen and lip balm;
- Insect repellent;
- Camera and charger;
- Binoculars;
- A flashlight or headlamp;
- Guide books;
- Phone and charger.
You may also wish to bring your own first aid kit. While all of our Friends of Africa Family Safaris vehicles have their own on board first aid kit, it never hurts to be prepared.
- Anti-malarial medication;
- Painkillers;
- Antihistamines for allergies and insect bites;
- Cold and flu medication;
- Anti-Diarrheal medication;
- Medicines for rehydration after diarrhea or sunstroke;
- Sunscreen and lip balm;
- Eye drops;
- Moisturiser for treating sunburn;
- Antiseptic lotion;
- Rubbing alcohol;
- Bandages and plasters;
- Scissors.
You may also wish to bring along water purification tablets and any medications you take for any existing medical conditions.
Don’t let the above list daunt you. Many of these items are only necessary in extreme cases, but it’s better to have something and not need it than it is to need something and not have it!
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