Day 1: Arrival in Arusha or Dar es Salaam

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Julius Nyerere International Airport. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Meet your guide for a safari briefing and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Day 2: Flight to Katavi National Park

Take a morning flight from Arusha or Dar es Salaam to Katavi National Park, one of Tanzania's least visited yet most rewarding parks. Upon arrival, transfer to your lodge or tented camp. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive to explore the park's vast wilderness, spotting elephants, hippos, and predators. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Full Day in Katavi National Park

Spend the day exploring Katavi National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Capture the essence of the park's untouched beauty and abundant wildlife, including large herds of buffalo, zebras, and giraffes. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your exploration. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Flight to Mahale Mountains National Park

After breakfast, take a scenic flight to Mahale Mountains National Park, located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Transfer to your lodge or tented camp. In the afternoon, relax by the lake or take a boat trip. Enjoy dinner and prepare for chimpanzee trekking the next day.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Mahale

Begin your day with a trek into the forest to track the resident chimpanzee population. Mahale is renowned for its habituated chimpanzees, offering an excellent opportunity to observe these primates up close. Spend an hour with the chimps, capturing their behaviors and interactions. In the afternoon, relax by the lake or engage in water activities. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 6: Full Day in Mahale Mountains National Park

Enjoy another day of chimpanzee trekking and exploring the forest. You can also hike to the waterfalls, explore the park's diverse flora and fauna, or go kayaking on Lake Tanganyika. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Flight to Gombe Stream National Park

Take a morning flight to Gombe Stream National Park, famous for Jane Goodall's research on chimpanzees. Transfer to your lodge or tented camp. In the afternoon, relax and enjoy the surroundings. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 8: Chimpanzee Trekking in Gombe

Spend the day trekking in the forest of Gombe Stream National Park, tracking the resident chimpanzee families. Observe and photograph the chimps in their natural habitat, learning about their social structures and behaviors. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Full Day in Gombe Stream National Park

Explore Gombe Stream National Park further, with another day of chimpanzee trekking and forest exploration. You can also visit Kakombe Waterfall and enjoy a swim in the lake. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 10: Return to Arusha or Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, take a flight back to Arusha or Dar es Salaam. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight, concluding your unforgettable chimpanzee trekking safari.