Tanzania Wildlife Safari | Katavi, Mahale Mountains & Ruaha Parks

Southern Tanzania’s Wildlife Frontier


Safari in Little-Visited, Animal-Packed Parks and Reserves

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Southern Tanzania’s Wildlife Frontier


Custom Travel | 13 Days
  • Explore some of Africa’s most remote parks, away from tour groups and safari vehicles
  • Immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness of Ruaha National Park, home to one of East Africa’s largest elephant populations
  • Explore Katavi National Park, boasting extraordinarily wildlife viewing opportunities
  • Stay at stylish camps amid abundant wildlife
  • Optional extension to track chimpanzees in the jungles of Mahale Mountains National Park

Southern Tanzania boasts several of Africa’s wildest parks, the kind that are overflowing with a tremendous variety of wildlife and an abundance of rugged, remote terrain that remains largely unexplored. On this customizable safari, you’ll experience this far-flung region like a true thrill-seeker: flying from one nature extravaganza to another, searching out massive herds of elephants and floats of crocodiles; and watching for wild dogs. All the while stay, in stylish tents and camps far from other humans.

Trip Overview



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Day
1 – 2

Overnight in Dar es Salaam before flying to the country's wild southwest, a vast and changing landscape with a delightful dearth of safari vehicles Enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Day
3 – 5

Fly to Nyerere National Park to spot kingfishers, hippos, and even wild dogs amid grasslands, wetlands, and woodlands, sleeping in riverside cottages.

Day
6 – 9

Winging your way to Ruaha National Park, discover its extreme ecological diversity featuring everything from birds to leopards stretching on baobab trees.

Day
10 – 12

Outings in little-visited Katavi National Park traverse riverine forests, fractured floodplains, and seasonal rivers that sustain exuberant collections of buffalo, elephants, crocodiles, and hungry predators Continue to Arusha to relax from the privacy of your own cottage with inspiring views of Mount Meru.

Day
13

Transfer to the Kilimanjaro International Airport and depart.

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Optional Post-Trip Extension

Mahale Mountains National Park

Experience an unforgettable stay at the foot of the Mahale Mountains on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. One of Africa's greatest lakes, it provides access to one of only two protected areas for wild chimpanzees in Tanzania. Trek through the lush rainforest following the distinctive calls of chimpanzees and witness their natural behaviors—from playful interactions to social grooming. Afterward, enjoy swimming, kayaking or fishing in the lake, hiking to mountain waterfalls, or simply relaxing at camp amid the pristine wilderness.

Chimpanzees in Mahale Mountains National Park

ADD ISLAND TIME

A little time in Mauritius, the Maldives, Madagascar, or the Seychelles is a wonderful way to cap off your safari. You can swim with tropical fish by thriving coral reefs, hike to waterfalls, kayak through mangroves, stroll white-sand beaches, or relax at sumptuous retreats.

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Dates & Prices


Dates

Offered June–October

Pricing

Custom Trip: From $11,800 per person (June 1–15)

Based on two travelers, double occupancy; please call for individually tailored recommendations and pricing

 

Internal Airfare Estimate: $2,500 per person
Park & Conservation Fees: $1,300 per person

Mahale National Park Extension
From $8,700 per person

Internal Airfare Estimate: $1,050** per person
Park & Conservation Fees: $600 per person

Inclusions

  • Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
  • Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
  • All accommodations
  • All ground transportation and airport transfers
  • Sightseeing, game drives, events, visits, and entrance fees
  • Most meals
  • Bottled or filtered water at included meals and while sightseeing
  • Services of professional wildlife guides/drivers and camp staff
  • Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance

A Journey Built Just For You

Take customization to the next level on a journey fully tailored to you. GeoEx's destination specialists will gladly tailor this existing itinerary—or build one completely from scratch—to suit your style, interests, and time frame. Contact us to see what's possible.

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