Katavi National Park
Katavi National Park is found in the western part of Tanzania; it was formerly a game reserve; the park was established in 1974. It was originally 1,8…
Overview
Tour to Katavi National Park, Gombe Stream National Park and Mahale Mountains National Park are beauty and unique. There are parks without roads where you can walk and experience nature with all your senses. All Game Viewing at the Parks are done on foot. The biggest attraction of these Parks is the highly habituated chimpanzees but there is a large number of Olive Baboons and different species of Monkeys such as Red Colobus, Blue Monkeys etc.
- 8 Days
- Starting From: Arusha
- Tour Type: Private
- Tour Standard: Luxury
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Gombe Stream National Park
Gombe Stream National Park is one of Tanzania’s most iconic and remote wildlife reserves, situated on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, in the wes…
Mahale Mountains National Park
Nestled on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania, Mahale Mountains National Park is one of the most remote and pristine destinations in th…
Who Should Go
If you’re traveling to Tanzania for the first time, whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple, or a family, our flexible tours are designed to fit your schedule and interests, allowing you to start your journey anytime you choose. Explore breathtaking landscapes, encounter wildlife, and create memories that will last a lifetime. With Soul Retreat, your holiday is guaranteed to be a unique and remarkable experience!
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Flight from Arusha/ Dar es Salaam to Katavi National Park
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and transfer to Arusha airport for a shared charter flight to Katavi National park which operate only on Monday and Thursday of every week. As you arrive Katavi you will be picked up by our driver guide and transfer to your Lodge for check in and lunch. Afternoon depart for a game drive till evening when you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Katavi Wildlife Camp
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 2
A Full Day of Walking Safaris & Game Drives in Katavi
Morning after breakfast, with packed lunch enjoy full day game drive as you explore this remote western wilderness. Katavi is the third largest park in Tanzania but is one of the least visited – you will likely see no other vehicles during your stay,and you can expect huge herds of herbivores and pods of hippos, and a kaleidoscope of birds. Katavi National Park is at its best in the dry season, when the plains fill with thousands of zebra, topi and impala. Hartebeest, giraffe, and Defassa waterbuck are also very common,there’s a large population of resident elephants,and some impressive herds of buffalo.
Katavi Wildlife Camp
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 3
Depart for the Mahale Mountains
Take breakfast; then take a shared chartered flight (one-hour) to the Mahale Mountains. Transfer in boat along Lake Tanganyika. Afternoon foot-walking safari in the Mahale Mountains.
Greystoke Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 4
Chimpanzee tracking - Mahale Mountains
Morning after breakfast Chimpanzee tracking in the forest, Chimpanzee tracking is the main attraction at Mahale, and is always given a high priority. Tracking usually begins early in the morning, with the guides usually starting at the area where the Chimpanzees nested the previous night and tracking from there.
Greystoke Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 5
Depart Kigoma Town for the Gombe
After breakfast transfer to the lake side for boarding the boat directed to Gombe Stream National park. With only 53 sq km this is the smallest park in Tanzania, is located about 20 km North of Kigoma and can be reached only by boat. The main attraction is the chimpanzee families that live protected in the park’s boundaries. Visitors take walks deep into the forest to observe and sit with the extraordinary primates for an entire morning. Gombe became well known for the conservation project started from Jane Goodall, who first arrived in Gombe in1960. Apart from chimpanzee viewing, many other species of primates live in Gombe Stream’s tropical forests, like velvet and colobus monkeys, baboons. On arrival you will be picked and transferred for lunch at your lodge. Afterwards proceed for Chimpanzee tracking in the forest.
Gombe Stream Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 6 & 7
Game Viewing & Chimpanzee Tracking
Full day trekking in Gombe for the Chimpanzees. A visit to the forest and then, the feeding station. Proceed to the water falls and visit the Lake.
Gombe Stream Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 8
Gombe/Kigoma – Arusha/Dar Es Salaam
The morning after breakfast, with picnic lunch boxes, relax at the beach while waiting for a transfer boat at 12:00 noon, ready for transfer back to the airstrip for catching your charter flight back to Dar es Salaam or Arusha city at 5:30pm.
No Accommodation
Breakfast & Lunch Only
What's Included in the price?
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what’s included and what’s not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
- Meals while on safari
- Mineral water
- All government taxes
- All mentioned activities
- All national park fees
- Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations
- International or Local Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
Best Time to Go
The best time for a safari in Tanzania is during the high season from June to October, when wildlife is easy to spot in dry weather. However, it can be crowded and pricey. The low season, from March to May, has fewer tourists but rainy weather that makes travel harder. The shoulder seasons, like November to mid-December, offer fewer crowds, lower prices, and lush landscapes with occasional rain.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to go on the Tanzania safari?
Tanzania Safari holidays are good all-year-round. Because of such close proximity to the equator, Tanzania undergoes two distinct dry and wet seasons. But the best-best time depends on the type of Tanzania safari activity you choose. However, the dry season of June to October is considered to be the best time to go on the Tanzania safari.
When is the best time to see the great wildebeest migration in Tanzania?
From December to March, the Serengeti Migration congregates in large herds around Lake Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Tanzania Safari. So, the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is usually during June and July and January to February is the perfect time to see the wildebeest calving.
What does a Tanzania Safari cost?
Ideally, there is no fixed price range for Tanzania safari. There are several factors such as time, numbers of days, and accommodations types that influence the Tanzania safari cost. However, the average cost of Tanzania Safari per day can come down to $400 (dollars) per head for a lodge safari and around $200 (dollars) per day for camping.
Is it safe to go on a Tanzania Safari?
Yes, Tanzania is a fairly safe country. Every year millions of tourists visit this beautiful country in the hopes of a thrilling Tanzania travel experience. And, the statistics say that maximum tourists leave the country with their heart bubbling with joy and a secret promise to visit again.
Where will I stay during the Tanzania safari?
Tanzania offers a great range of lodges and tented camps. However, your Tanzania accommodations depend on the type of packages you have purchased like budget safaris, standard or luxury Tanzania safari.
How long does it take to do safari in Tanzania?
The duration of an ideal Tanzania safari can take between 3 to 10 days, to ensure you hit all the top spots on your safari. The length though can depend on how long you’d like to stay and enjoy a specific place, hotel, park on your itinerary.
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We have been receiving outstanding reviews from our clients, and Fondness Vacations is proudly rated 5/5 by our customers. This honor is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to ensuring that every aspect of our clients’ safari experiences is fully tailored to their needs. We go above and beyond to make sure their adventure is nothing short of exceptional and satisfying.
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chiara b2025-08-15Highly recommended experience The tour operator helped us organise the tour and everything was perfect. We saw lots of animals and leart a lot about all the species that live there!VerifiedFrancesco L2025-08-15100% suggested experience Unforgettable experience! The safari was perfectly organised from the beginning to the end. Both the tour operator and the guide are really expert and will help you in every details of the trip!VerifiedNickson M2025-07-08Amazing Day - Safari Trip Worth every penny spent. For those who want to get a day trip safari this is one of a kind with Fondness Vacations, Steve team was incredible from start to end. The guide Jephter was amazingly a kind driver he made us feel as special and elaborated to us wonderful knowlegde about the park Tarangire, though steve wasnt with us during the safari, we felt his presence. We recommend this agency endlessly.VerifiedGila Z2025-04-12Big Five guaranteed - absolutely great The Safari with Fondness Safari Tour was great. I was 4 days on the road in the Serengeti/Ngorogoro crater, all drivers absolutely nice and accommodating, I did not have to carry my luggage myself. Our guide Godson was absolutely top-notch, professional know-how, joy in the animals, respect for the animals, insane driving skills. The Jeep was super equipped with charger in every place, water, Coke, beer and wine included, as was the food.We saw the Big 5 and had incredibly beautiful, touching moments. Stephen and his team do everything they can to make the guest feel comfortable. The accommodations are appealing, depending on the budget you have booked. Overall a great experience. Stephen and his team are fully committed to the welfare of their guests. Overall a great experience🙏 CongratulationsVerifiedKelly M2025-04-035 Day Safari I had an incredible time on my 5 day safari through Tarangerie, Serengeti and Ngorogoro! From the moment I enquired to book until getting dropped off on the last day, the service from Fondess Vacations was 10/10! Accommodation, food, the tour guide, the vehicle - everything was perfect! We managed to see every animal on my tick list, of course including the big five so I am extremely happy! If you’re thinking of doing a safari with Fondness Vacations I would highly highly recommend, you will not regret it!VerifiedLogan Nixon2025-03-28I highly recommend this Fondness Vacation Tour and Safari. I had an absolutely amazing experience exploring Serengeti National Park with Tanzania Safari Fondness Vacations Tours & Safaris, We saw the endless herds of wildebeest, zebras, and even a thrilling lion hunt and every game drive felt like a new adventure. It was only a three-day trip, we are very happy. I recommend this Fondness Vacations Tours & Safaris. It is very good for trips to visit wild animalsVerifiedJared Hickle2025-03-07My experience was memorable Enjoyed and wais happy of the safar... they were on time and made sure my experience was memorable. Very organised. Saw the animals i wanted to see and more.. it was a comfy safari jeep with top view.. my driver and guide was good and made sure I was comfy and made it to my next destinatioj after. I will definitely book again for future travels.VerifiedFelipe Planells2025-01-10THE BEST safari experience I’ve had! Everything was exceptional. Flawless service since the beginning. Stephen understood my needs as a traveler & photographer and crafted the BEST SAFARI experience I’ve ever had; and this was my tenth! Me and my family were treated with so much love and care by everyone, specially Jephter, our amazing guide who did everything to turn our safari dream into a mesmerizing memory. Special thanks to Dr. Po, our incredible chef, who cared for us during the whole experience cooking with so much dedication the most delicious meals we’ve had in Tanzania.Stephen & Fondness Vacations Team, Asante Sana!VerifiedCaden E2024-12-16Helpfully and unforgeable tour My friend and I booked Hobby Vacation Tours and Safaris for 10 days. Godson was an amazing tour guide! He had so much knowledge about animals and saw them from a distance. He was kind enough to let us borrow his binoculars and explain exactly where to look! He took great care of us. Explained to us every step of the way where we were going answering all our questions. The car was always very clean, we got to see the big five and were always made sure we were ok. Looking for an amazing experience I highly recommend Choice Vacation Travel and Safaris!VerifiedClay P2024-12-07it was a very good tour I traveled with very luxury fondness vacation tours and safaris and I learned a lot and most importantly I saw these big five animals and different species of birds it was a very good tour. Our guide was Athumani and he was knowledgeable and friendly. Athumani helped us see different species of animals and you treated us very friendly from start to finish. Many thanks Sneh Vacation Tours and Safaris
