Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: 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 Arabic world means “the house of peace”; formerly Mzizima 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.

Day 02: Full day Dar es Salaam

Pick up from the hotel and depart for 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 Building, and many other sites.

Day 03: Dar es Salaam/Kigoma

After breakfast, transfer to Airport for flight to Kigoma

Kigoma is a town and lake port in northwestern Tanzania, on the northeastern shores of Lake Tanganyika. It is close to the border with Burundi. A hidden gem in Tanzania, is a place where natural beauty and historical significance intertwine. Situated in the western part of Tanzania, offers a unique blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and promising economic prospects. In this article, we will take a deep dive into this captivating town and explore the essence of Kigoma in all its facets.

Arrive Kigoma and drop off at your hotel, option visit Ujiji

Day 04: Kigoma/Mahale Mountains National Park

In the morning after breakfast, you’ll be driven to Lake Tanganyika for your boat trip to Mahale Mountain National Park.

Chimpanzees are the star attraction of Mahale Mountains National Park. The forests of this mountainous park are home to 900 chimps, and trekkers can visit the habituated Mimikere community, which includes about 75 individuals and has been studied by Japanese researchers since the 1960s. Mahale is also notable for its remote location on scenic Lake Tanganyika, the worlds longest contained freshwater body.

Day 05: Full Mahale Mountains National Park

Breakfast then departs for Chimpanzee tracking

Spend an adventure-filled morning searching the forested slopes of the Mahale Mountain National Park, ideally placed on the banks of Lake Tanganyika. The park stands as one of only two chimpanzee protected areas in the country, as well as boasting the largest chimpanzee population, and the only park where chimpanzees and lions exist side by side. The park’s breathtaking array of habitats include rainforest, grasslands, alpine bamboo and woodlands; where some 50 species of animals have been recorded, predominant among these being representatives from various monkey and ape families, and over 90 unique species of fish swim in the clear waters of the lake.

Day 06: Mountains National Park /Kigoma

After breakfast transfer to the lake for boat departure to Kigoma town.

Pick up on arrival and transfer to hotel

Day 07: Kigoma/Dar es Salaam

Fly to Dar es Salaam

Arrive Dar es Salaam and connect your international flight.

Include

• Airport Transfers
• Meals and Accommodation
• Return Local Flight Kigoma/Dar
• Return Boat Kigoma/Gombe Stream
• Chimpanzee Trek
• Park Entry Fees