5-Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Tanzania's Mahale Mountains

$550 pp

100% free. No obligations

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day adventure in Tanzania's Mahale Mountains, where lush forests meet the shores of Lake Tanganyika. This tour combines thrilling chimpanzee trekking with luxurious accommodations and immersive cultural experiences. Start your journey with a visit to a local school or community project, followed by a relaxing afternoon by the pool and an evening barbecue with local musicians. Explore the diverse flora and fauna on bush walks and photographic safaris, capturing the beauty of the wilderness at golden hour. Enjoy early morning game drives to spot the Big Five, and visit an elephant orphanage to learn about conservation efforts. Indulge in a scenic helicopter tour, craft workshops with local artisans, and a farewell gala dinner featuring local performers. The tour culminates with a sunrise balloon safari, horseback riding through the savannah, and a luxury spa treatment at the lodge. Stay in luxurious campsites and lodges, including Gorilla Forest Camp and Ruaha River Lodge, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience throughout your journey.

Highlights

  • Night Drives
  • Sunrise and Sunset Game Drives
  • Big Five Encounters

What this tour offers

  • Airport Transfer
  • Children allowed

Activities

  • Game Drives
  • Walking Safaris
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • Tenting/Camping

Animals you'll see

  • Lion
  • Leopard
  • Giraffe
  • Hippopotamus
  • Crocodile
  • Baboon

Itinerary

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Day 1

Visit a local school or community project, engaging in cultural exchange. Afternoon spent lounging by the pool with a view of the savannah. Evening barbecue with local musicians.

Accommodation

Gorilla Forest Camp (campsite)

luxury

Day 2

Morning bush walk focusing on flora and smaller fauna. Afternoon photographic safari, capturing wildlife at golden hour. Dinner in a secluded bush setting.

Accommodation

Ruaha River Lodge (campsite)

luxury

Day 3

Begin with an early morning game drive to spot the Big Five, followed by a brunch in the bush. Afternoon visit to an elephant orphanage. Evening spent around a campfire with a traditional African drumming session.

Accommodation

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (campsite)

mid-range

Day 4

Morning dedicated to a scenic helicopter tour over the wilderness. Afternoon craft workshop with local artisans. Special farewell gala dinner featuring local performers.

Accommodation

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (campsite)

luxury

Day 5

Sunrise balloon safari over the plains, followed by a gourmet breakfast. Afternoon horseback riding through the savannah. Evening spent enjoying a luxury spa treatment at the lodge.

Accommodation

Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge (campsite)

mid-range

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Cultural Village Tours

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Cultural Village Tours

Tour operated by Rift Valley Adventures

Rift Valley Adventures (RVA) is a leading outdoor activity and adventure tourism company based in Kenya, offering tailor-made educational adventures since 2001. Their unique trips combine adventure sports, community service, intercultural learning, and outdoor education, providing life-changing journeys for students and adult groups. With a strong commitment to ecological sustainability and r... (more)

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