8-Day Tanzania | Safari & Chimps Serengeti National Park & Mahale Mountains National Park

Welcome to Tanzania! From Kilimanjaro International Airport, depart by scheduled flight to the northern Serengeti. Soar past landmarks like Ol Doinyo Lengai and the Ngorongoro Crater on this scenic flight. As you fly over the iconic Serengeti, you’ll realise the sheer scale of the seemingly never-ending plains. Your guides will meet you on arrival at the airstrip, and take you on a road transfer to Lamai Serengeti.

Relax and enjoy being on the Lamai Wedge; bustling with mammals, this beautiful kopje is a sacred wildlife haven with healthy concentrations of lion, leopard and buffalo to be seen all year round. Venture out in custom-built, rugged 4x4s or on foot (seasonal) to explore the winding river lines, rocky outcrops and sweeping plains. Dine under cover or in the fresh open air and enjoy picnics, sundowners and bush breakfasts. Swim and lounge all while looking out over the Serengeti.

Once again, the day is yours to spend at leisure or on an adventure. Walking in the bush is a fantastic experience, it gives you the chance to really learn about the intricacies of the African wilderness; to taste, touch, smell and feel Africa. You don’t get as up close and personal to the big game, but you do meet the little guys, all equally important in the grand scheme of things. On the game drives, you’ll get to explore the Northern Serengeti with a very experienced guide. These allow you to get closer to the big game and explore further afield.

Today you’ll depart the Serengeti on a shared charter flight of about four hours, with a refuel stop in Tabora en route. Fly in low over the Mahale Mountains and land on the banks of Lake Tanganyika – this alone is an unforgettable experience. Once you arrive in Mahale, you’ll be met and transported on a dhow, travelling along the shoreline and over the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika while looking at the forested slopes of the Mahale Mountain range as your backdrop. On arrival, after your 90-minute boat trip, you can savour lunch, settle in, relax and embrace your surroundings.

While starting your day with a scrumptious breakfast, you’ll be waiting to hear news of the whereabouts of the chimps and deciding what to do with your day. There are many choices as well as the chimp trekking: fishing, boat trips on the lake, gentle forest walks or a lazy afternoon on the beach. Evenings end with sundowners on the rocks of the headland, where drinks are served around the lamp-lit bar while the mountains behind camp, disappear into the darkness.

Enjoy your day at leisure. Trek to see the chimps, take a dip in the cool pools of a waterfall, kayak over crystal clear waters or just relax on a warm and sandy beach, the choice of activities is yours … just don’t forget to absorb the absolute beauty of your surroundings.

Once again, spend the day at your leisure in this beautiful part of the world! Explore, relax and dine, and repeat your favourite activities, whatever they may be.

Say your goodbyes to Greystoke Mahale as you make your way to the airstrip by boat in time to catch your scheduled shared charter flight back to Arusha. This flight will stop in Tabora to refuel and then continue onto Arusha, from where you’ll be met and transferred by road to Kilimanjaro international airport for your further travel arrangements.