Southern Circuit

17 Days Chimps Tracking, Southern & Western Tanzania

Overview
The trip will cover Ruaha National Park which is the largest National Park in Tanzania and making a candidate for one of the largest National Park in Africa covering an area of 20,226 sqkm, The park has high diversity both flora and fauna not only that the park is considered the home 10%of the remaining population of lions in Africa, Mikumi,Udzungwa Mountain and Gombe Natioinal Park as well as Katavi National Park .
Important information
1. The tour is private
2. The itinerary is flexible
3. Close encounter with wildlife
4. Small group ensure personal service
5. Free hotel pickup and drop off
6. Meals option available especially for vegetation
7. Informative, friendly and professional driver guide
Day 01: Arrival
After arrival you will be picked up from the Airport and take you to the Hotel Later you will visit National Museums. Overnight Harbor view

Day 02: Dar es salaam - Mikumi National Park
After early morning breakfast collects all your belongings and start your journey to Mikumi national park , Lunch will be served after arrival, After lunch depart for the game drive until sunset where you will drive back to the cottage for dinner and overnight, Dinner and overnight at the Tanapa Bandas , Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03: Mikumi Np
Early morning breakfast, and then depart for full day game drive in Mikumi National Park. A hot lunch will be served in the park around midday, later return to the Tanapa Bandas for dinner and your overnight stay. Dinner and overnight at Tanapa Bandas Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04: Mikumi National Park - UDZUNGWA MOUNTAIN NP
After breakfast collect all your belongings and depart to Udzungwa mountains for trekking. Here you will experience a great view on the mountain tops overlooking a big sugar cane plantation. You will view different medicinal plants and different monkey species during your trek as well. Lunch will be served at Sanje water Fall and later descend the mountain. Dinner and overnight at the Twiga Lodge Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 05: Udzungwa Mountain NP
After morning breakfast you will visit etnia gogo later you will drive back to the Lodge for Dinner and overnight stay. Dinner and overnight at the Twiga Lodge, Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 06: Udzungwa Mountain NP - Ruaha National Park
After an early morning breakfast collect all your belongings and depart for Ruaha National Park. Lunch will be served on the way. Ruaha is rich with lots of different animals eg; antelopes, giraffes, Buffaloes, Lions, Leopard, Elephants, Cheetah and lots more to be offered. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Dinner and overnight at the Bandas

DAY 07: Ruaha NP
Early morning breakfast then leave for the full day game drive, lunch will be served in the picnics site in the park. After lunch proceed with game drive until evening time then drive back to the Bandas. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Dinner and overnight at the Bandas.

Day 8: Ruaha NP-Iringa
Early morning game drives starting at 0630 until 0930 then come back for breakfast which will be served at the restaurant. After breakfast collect all your belonging and drive back to Iringa with game drive en route as heading out of the Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Dinner and overnight at Neema Craft

Day 9: Iringa
After morning breakfast drive to Isimila Stone Age and later you will visit Igeleke. Dinner and overnight at NEEMA CRAFT, Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Iringa Mbeya
After breakfast collect all your belongings and drive to Mbeya. After your arrival you will have lunch then visit coffee farm. Dinner and overnight at Utengule coffe lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Mbeya - KATAVI NP
Early morning breakfast then collect all your belonging and drive to Katavi national park ,Katavi Np is blessed with thousands of zebra, topi and impala. Hartebeest, giraffe, and Defassa waterbuck are also very common, there's a large population of resident elephants, and some impressive herds of buffalo. Also it is a great park for watching lion-buffalo interactions.Dinner and overnight at Government rest house. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 12: Katavi NP
Morning after breakfast departs for a full game drive in Katavi national park. Lunch will be served in the park followed by little leisure before proceeding with the game drive until sunset, Dinner and overnight at Government rest house. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 13: Katavi NP- KIGOMA
After an early morning breakfast collect all your belongings and depart to Kigoma
Dinner and overnight at Aqua Lodge Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 14: Chimpanzee Tracking at Gombe National Park
Early morning catch up a boat to Gombe with picnic lunch. Arrive Gombe and proceed with chimpanzee tracking in the forest and bird watching. The ranger will help you spot several families of chimpanzee. Dinner and overnight Gombe Rest House.

DAY 15: Gombe National Park - Kigoma
Morning chimpanzee tracking, back for lunch in rest house, then take a boat ride back to Kigoma. Dinner and overnight at Aqua Lodge. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 16 : Kigoma
After morning breakfast you will go to visit Livingstone museum.
Dinner and overnight at Aqua Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 17: Kigoma-Dar es salaam
After an early morning breakfast collect all your belongings and depart to catch the flight of Dar es Salaam. Meal plan: Breakfast.     

Price includes:
- Ground transportation 4x4 land cruiser 
- National Park fees and accommodation
- Breakfast in the day two
- Drinking water, 1.5L per day per person
- Tax and VAT
Price excludes:
- Soft drinks eg; Sodas ,Beers
- Lunch & Dinner
- Extra needs
- Tips