6 Days / 5 Nights · EXCLUSIVELY PRIVATE
The Mahale Chimpanzee Safari
Arusha · Mahale Mountains · Lake Tanganyika
Chimpanzee trekking in forested mountains above the crystal waters of Lake Tanganyika, reached by light aircraft and boat. Your journey is a starting point, never a fixed script.
Travel pace
Active forest treks · lakeside downtime
Transfers at a glance
Private or seasonal charter from Arusha to Mahale airstrip (about 4 hours, often via Katavi), then a private boat along Lake Tanganyika to camp (about 90 minutes). Same route out.
Your journey, day by day.
DAY 01 · Arusha → Mahale
To the edge of the lake
Fly west, then cross the clear water of Lake Tanganyika by boat to your camp beneath the mountains.
Beachfront banda · lake views · barefoot dining
- Lake Tanganyika boat transfer
- Sunset on the beach
Illustrative itinerary. Accommodation names and amenities are confirmed in your proposal. Travel times are approximate. Ballooning and flights are weather-dependent; walks and night drives require permitted areas and qualified guides. Wildlife sightings and summit success cannot be guaranteed. International flights, visas, travel insurance and gratuities are not included unless specified.
WILDLIFE MOMENTS
Life along the way.
