Remote Tanzania

A journey of discovery to the lesser visited far west of Tanzania. A world of great lakes, mighty rivers and lush forests. Visit Katavi National Park, a wildlife haven that isn’t on the typical tourism trail in an impressive unspoilt wilderness, and watch chimpanzees in the wild at the stunning Greystoke Mahale on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

Katavi National Park & Mahale Mountains

8 nights private tour from GBP £9,900 per person

Journey highlights

Go trekking in the Mahale Mountains to find the wild population of chimpanzees
Have a true wilderness experience and spend a night sleeping under the stars in the bush of Katavi National Park
Explore Katavi National Park in search of wildlife on 4x4 game drives or even on foot
Enjoy sundowners on a dhow sailing around Lake Tanganika

Our tailor made journeys include:

Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
Private international airport transfers in destination
Your own private, English-speaking local guides
Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
Entrance to must-see local sites
Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support

When to visit

Best time to visit

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Tanzania is a large country, with a varied climate. Generally, the long rains run from March to May - the temperature is warm and the humidity is high. June to October is the long dry season, and the short rains are in November and December, much lighter than the long rains. January and February are again dry (the short dry season) so this is another good time to visit. The wildebeest migration happens most of year in Tanzania's Serengeti, and is linked to the rainfall.

Itinerary

Day 1-2

Arusha, Tanzania

Fly into Kilimanjaro airport where you will be met by a lodge representative and taken to the classic Legendary Lodge for a one night stay. Here you can recharge and refresh amongst the lush green gardens, take a dip in the pool, and enjoy some fabulous food before your adventure to the west the following morning.

Accommodation: Legendary Lodge ( 1 night )

Day 2-5

Katavi, Tanzania

Fly onward to Katavi National Park, perhaps Tanzania’s most hidden gem. A classic dry-season reserve, Katavi is renowned for its huge (1000-strong) herds of buffalo during the dry season, spectacular numbers of hippopotamus and impressively sized crocodiles as well as an array of bird species including pelicans, storks and fish eagles, whose cry is synonymous with African water-wildernesses. Chada Katavi sits on the shores of the lake after which it is named and is a small intimate camp with just six tents in traditional safari style. Enjoy twice daily game drives in search of the abundance of wildlife this lesser visited park has on offer.

Accommodation: Chada Katavi ( 3 nights )

Day 5-9

Mahale Mountains, Tanzania

After your safari you will fly onto the Mahale Mountains National Park. Greystoke Mahale is a uniquely designed lodge set on the shore of Lake Tanganyika with the forest-clad Mahale Mountains rising behind it. Apart from beautiful natural surroundings and the tranquil atmosphere of the vast and pristine lake, the highlight of Mahale is its chimps. You will almost certainly hear them before you see them and an encounter with man’s closest relative is one of the most wonderful experiences you could ever wish for.

Accommodation: Greystoke Mahale ( 4 nights )

Fly from Kilimanjaro

We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itinerary is a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you.
Call us on 020 3468 1971 to start planning your holiday.

Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and includes international flights)

Departing	Price from^* Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers. Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type. Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.	Deposit from ^*	Enquire
December 2024	GBP £11,700	GBP £1,800	plan your trip
January 2025	GBP £9,900	GBP £1,500	plan your trip
February 2025	GBP £9,900	GBP £1,500	plan your trip
March 2025	GBP £9,900	GBP £1,500	plan your trip
April 2025	GBP £9,900	GBP £1,500	plan your trip
May 2025	GBP £13,500	GBP £2,000	plan your trip
June 2025	GBP £13,500	GBP £2,000	plan your trip
July 2025	GBP £13,500	GBP £2,000	plan your trip
August 2025	GBP £13,500	GBP £2,000	plan your trip
September 2025	GBP £13,500	GBP £2,000	plan your trip
October 2025	GBP £13,500	GBP £2,000	plan your trip
November 2025	GBP £9,900	GBP £1,500	plan your trip

December 2024
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Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £11,700
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GBP £1,800
January 2025
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Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £9,900
Deposit from*
GBP £1,500
February 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £9,900
Deposit from*
GBP £1,500
March 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £9,900
Deposit from*
GBP £1,500
April 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £9,900
Deposit from*
GBP £1,500
May 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £13,500
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GBP £2,000
June 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £13,500
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GBP £2,000
July 2025
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Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £13,500
Deposit from*
GBP £2,000
August 2025
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Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £13,500
Deposit from*
GBP £2,000
September 2025
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Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £13,500
Deposit from*
GBP £2,000
October 2025
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Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £13,500
Deposit from*
GBP £2,000
November 2025
Price from ^*

Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.

Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.

Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
GBP £9,900
Deposit from*
GBP £1,500
plan your trip