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Chimps & Best of the West

Mahale Chimpanzee Itinerary Hero SS

Tailormade Fly-In Safari Holiday

Arusha • Katavi National Park • Mahale Mountains National Park

Highlights

Unique wildlife experience

Breathtaking landscapes

Primate encounters

Chimps & the Best of the West

Chada Katavi Lion laying with cubs
Chada Katavi view from the air
Mahale Chimpanzee SS
Beach at Greystoke Mahale
Light aircraft Tanzania

Chimps & the Best of the West Summary

  • Fly from the UK to Kilimanjaro via Amsterdam
  • Arusha - 1 night, Arusha Coffee Lodge (BB)
  • Katavi National Park - 4 nights, Chada Katavi (FB + activities)
  • Mahale Mountains - 3 nights, Greystoke Mahale (FB + activities)
  • Return to the UK on your overnight flight from Tanzania

BB = Bed and Breakfast. FB = Full Board

This holiday can be enjoyed exactly as described or it can be amended to meet your requirements. Choose from lodge style accommodation or premium camps depending on your taste and budget, the below are simply suggestions. Ask the African Pride team for their recommendations on 01904 619428.

 

Day by day

DAY 1

Fly from the UK

Fly from the UK to Kilimanjaro via Amsterdam. Transfer on arrival to your lodge on the outskirts of Arusha for a one night stay. Talk to your African Pride consultant if you would like to add an additional night in Arusha prior to flying to the parks – the pretty coffee plantations make for a very relaxing day or you could book a tour to learn more about the journey from bean to cup for those looking to extend their stay.

Chada Katavi Leopard laying on branch

DAYS 2-5

Wilderness in Katavi

This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your light aircraft flight to Katavi National Park – one of the most rugged and wild destinations in the world. This is the Africa of old – raw, wild and with great game numbers vastly outnumbering visitors. Spend four nights at your camp enjoying game drives and walking safaris, or just soak up the views from camp. You will often find the wildlife will come to you.

Mahale Chimpanzee close up SS

DAYS 6-8

The Chimps of Mahale

Today you will take a light aircraft flight to another remote corner of Tanzania – the magnificent Mahale Mountains. Here the slopes of the forest give way to the powder white shores of Lake Tanganyika, on which you can kayak, fish or just enjoy a leisurely sundowner cruise. But the star attraction is undoubtedly trekking the wooded trails in in search of the resident chimpanzees. This is one of the best places in the world to see primates in their natural habitat. Spend three nights at your camp on an unforgettable adventure.

DAY 9

Return to Arusha

Enjoy breakfast at Mahale before checking out to begin your journey home. You will be transferred back to the local airstrip for your light aircraft flight back to Arusha. Transfer by road to Kilimanjaro airport for your overnight flights home via Amsterdam, or ask your African Pride consultant about the possible beach extensions.

DAY 10

Arrive in the UK

Welcome Home!

9 nights

From £12,499 per person*

 

Ask the African Pride team or your travel agent for a personalised quotation.

 

Contact us on 01904 619428.

*Price based on 2 adults sharing, for a departure on 8 October 2025 from London Heathrow unless otherwise specified. 

Prices correct at time of publication. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. See website terms of use for further information on guide prices.

What's included

Full details of inclusions will be detailed with your holiday quotation.

Included

Economy class flights

Light aircraft flights in Africa as detailed

Accommodation

Transfers as detailed

Meals as shown

Activities as included by the lodges or camps

Community and Conservation fees as included at lodges or camps

Flying Doctor insurance cover

Not Included

Personal Travel Insurance

Visa and visa fees where relevant

Any items of a personal nature

Beverages unless otherwise shown

Gratuities

Additional activities not included at lodges or camps

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