Safari · Lake Victoria Circuit
Burigi Chato, Wild and Unvisited
Experience Burigi Chato National Park — an enormous piece of wild country encompassing freshwater lakes, long hills, rocky crags along escarpments, deeply set valleys lined with forest, open plains, swamps, rivers and flood plains.
Hundreds of square kilometres of medium and tall grass wooded savanna — mostly combretum and terminalia, known as miombo — make this one of the most genuinely remote parks in the country.
- Camping in Tanzania's third-largest lake system
- Sitatunga antelope and the elusive shoebill stork
- Full day Dar es Salaam city and culture tour
- Local flight Dar es Salaam – Mwanza included
7 Days
6 Nights Full Board
Burigi Chato
Lakes & Miombo Woodland
Camping
Public Campsites & Cottages
Fly-In
Local Flights Included
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Dar es Salaam International Airport
Pick up from Dar es Salaam International Airport and transfer to Dar es Salaam city.
Dar es Salaam from the Arabic world means “the house of peace”; formerly Mzizima, it is the former capital and largest city in Tanzania. It is known as the safari capital of Tanzania’s Southern Safari Circuit. It is the largest city in East Africa by population, as well as a regionally important economic centre. Located on the Swahili coast, the city is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Dar es Salaam.
- 🛬 Airport Transfer
- 🏙️ Dar es Salaam
- 🏨 Hotel in Dar
Day 2
Full Day Dar es Salaam
Pick up from the hotel and depart for the Dar es Salaam city tour.
Embark on a city tour in Dar es Salaam and experience a mix of sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. The largest city in Tanzania reflects a fascinating combination of its rich historical past and its sophisticated contemporary present. This tour of Dar es Salaam will take you to the National Museum, Village Museum, Mwenge Carvings Market, Tingatinga Art Gallery, Slipway Shopping Centre, The Fish Market, City Centre, Historical Buildings, and many other sites. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Dar es Salaam.
- 🏛️ National Museum
- 🎨 Tingatinga Gallery
- 🐟 The Fish Market
- 🏨 Hotel in Dar
Day 3
Dar es Salaam – Mwanza, Lake Victoria
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport for the flight to Mwanza, Lake Victoria.
Mwanza City welcomes visitors with natural and fresh weather from the source of the River Nile off the shore of Lake Victoria. Mwanza City is an ideal place to start your adventure with wildlife safaris, boating and fishing on Lake Victoria or Rubondo Island, conducting research, or enjoying business. Mwanza City is the fastest-growing city in Tanzania, and is a dynamic, colorful destination of culture and life. It is a central point for great lakes countries in Africa, and the transit hub for many of Tanzania’s world-renowned tourist destinations like the western and northern circuit wildlife safaris. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Mwanza.
- ✈️ Flight to Mwanza
- 🌊 Lake Victoria
- 🏨 Hotel in Mwanza
Day 4
Mwanza – Burigi Chato National Park
Drive to Biharamulo via Nyungwe gate onwards to the public campsite, with picnic lunch.
The lakes in this national park are a major attraction, with Lake Burigi being the third-largest lake in the nation. It is a long lake with several islands, inlets, and bays scattered throughout its length, some of which are swampy and home to the uncommon sitatunga antelope and perhaps even the even more elusive shoebill stork. Every lake is situated along a winding valley that is covered in trees and sporadic palms. They offer peaceful surroundings, lovely options for boating and observing wildlife from the lake, as well as locations for camping and modest cabins. Dinner and overnight at the public campsite.
- 🚗 Drive via Nyungwe Gate
- 🦜 Shoebill Country
- ⛺ Public Campsite
Day 5
Full Day Burigi Chato National Park
Drive for a full day exploring Burigi Chato National Park.
The lakes in this national park are a major attraction, with Lake Burigi being the third-largest lake in the nation. It is a long lake with several islands, inlets, and bays scattered throughout its length, some of which are swampy and home to the uncommon sitatunga antelope and perhaps even the even more elusive shoebill stork. Every lake is situated along a winding valley that is covered in trees and sporadic palms. They offer peaceful surroundings, lovely options for boating and observing wildlife from the lake, as well as locations for camping and modest cabins. Dinner and overnight at the public campsite.
- 🚗 Full-Day Game Drive
- 🛶 Lake Boating
- 🦌 Sitatunga Antelope
- ⛺ Public Campsite
Day 6
Full Day Burigi Chato National Park
A second full day exploring Burigi Chato National Park.
The lakes in this national park are a major attraction, with Lake Burigi being the third-largest lake in the nation. It is a long lake with several islands, inlets, and bays scattered throughout its length, some of which are swampy and home to the uncommon sitatunga antelope and perhaps even the even more elusive shoebill stork. Every lake is situated along a winding valley that is covered in trees and sporadic palms. They offer peaceful surroundings, lovely options for boating and observing wildlife from the lake, as well as locations for camping and modest cabins. Dinner and overnight at the public campsite.
- 🚗 Full-Day Game Drive
- 🗿 Escarpment Crags
- 🐦 Birding
- ⛺ Public Campsite
Day 7
Burigi Chato National Park – Mwanza
Morning breakfast and start your smooth journey back to Mwanza for your home flight, or connect on to Mount Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar to extend your holiday.
End of programme.
- 🚗 Drive to Mwanza
- ✈️ Onward Flight
- 🌍 Extension Options
Cost
What Your Trip Covers
What’s Included
- Airport transfers
- Local flights
- Meals and accommodation
- All entry fees
- Cultural tour in Dar and Mwanza
- English Speaking guide
Not Included
- International flights, visas & taxes
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities (approx. $20 per person per day)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional extras and personal excursions
- Personal items and souvenirs
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Where You'll Be Travelling
Genuinely Off the Map
Burigi Chato sees almost no visitors. If you want the wildest end of Tanzania, talk to us.