DAY 01
Arusha
Arrival
Land, transfer, and a thorough briefing — this is a journey that rewards understanding the map.
- Transfer
12–14 Days
Beyond the Northern Circuit
Southern & Western Tanzania
When you have seen the famous north, the real secret begins.
For travellers who have done the north and want Tanzania’s quieter, wilder south and west — Ruaha, Nyerere and the Mahale forests.
- Ideal for
- Repeat Tanzania travellers · Off-the-beaten-path seekers · Wildlife enthusiasts
- Duration
- 12–14 Days
- Pricing
- Tailored to your travel style — request your private proposal.
- From price
- From $12,500 pp pp · indicative FX
Journey Highlights
Ruaha’s vast lion country
Nyerere’s river systems and bush
Mahale chimpanzee trekking
True wilderness, few other travellers
Day by Day
DAY 02
Northern Tanzania
Into the Highlands
Begin with a northern classic before heading south — the contrast is the point.
- Game drive
DAY 03
Southern Tanzania — e.g. Ruaha / Nyerere
Southward
Fly south into raw wilderness — fewer vehicles, more wild.
- Scenic flight
- Afternoon game drive
DAY 04
Southern Tanzania
Ruaha’s Lions
Explore one of Africa’s largest protected landscapes and its extraordinary lion prides.
- Full-day game drive
- Walking safari
- Sundowner by the river
DAY 05
Western Tanzania — e.g. Mahale / Rubondo
West to the Forest
Fly west to the forested shores of Lake Tanganyika.
- Scenic flight
- Lake-shore transfer
DAY 06
Mahale Mountains
Chimpanzees
Trek into the Mahale forest to meet our closest relatives in their home.
- Chimpanzee trek
What’s Included
- Private guide and vehicle
- Park fees
- Light-aircraft transfers between regions
- Full-board accommodation
Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Insurance
- Gratuities
- Personal items
Optional Extensions
- Katavi: One of Tanzania’s most remote parks, for the truly intrepid.
Good to Know
· This journey involves several light-aircraft flights; luggage limits apply and are confirmed at booking.
· Chimpanzee trekking permits and conditions are managed according to park rules.
Questions travellers ask
Is this too remote for comfort?
The camps are comfortable — the wilderness around them is what is wild. Flights do the hard travelling for you.
When can we go?
Dry season, roughly June–October, when southern parks and chimp trekking line up best.
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