Flight to the Southern Wilderness: After an early breakfast, you’ll be transferred back to Dar es Salaam airport for your scheduled light aircraft flight directly to the vast wilderness of Ruaha National Park.

Tanzania’s Best Kept Secret: Upon arrival at the airstrip, you’ll be met by your camp guide. Ruaha, Tanzania’s largest national park, is an ecological hotspot, boasting massive elephant herds, exceptional predator sightings (including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and Africa’s third-largest population of endangered wild dogs). Its diverse landscapes, shaped by the Great Ruaha River, offer a truly authentic and uncrowded safari experience.

Daily Safari Activities: Enjoy thrilling morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on your chosen camp, you may also have the option for guided walking safaris or night drives (additional cost may apply) for a deeper bush immersion.

Suggested Accommodations:

Luxury: Jabali Ridge, Kwihala Camp, Ruaha River Lodge, Jongomero Camp

Flight to the Untamed Heart: Following breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Ruaha airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Katavi National Park. (Please note: Flights to Katavi are infrequent and may require specific routing or charter arrangements, which will be confirmed at booking).

Africa’s Last True Wilderness: Katavi is truly off-the-beaten-path, offering an unparalleled sense of untouched wilderness. In the dry season, the shrinking seasonal rivers and pools host astonishing concentrations of hippos (thousands cramming into shrinking pools), massive crocodiles, and abundant plains game, drawing in large prides of lions and other predators.

Exclusive Wildlife Viewing: Your extended stay allows for comprehensive exploration of Katavi’s vast floodplains, woodlands, and the elusive encounters that make this park so special.

Suggested Accommodations:

Luxury/Exclusive: Katavi Wildlife Camp, Chada Katavi

Journey to the Primate Paradise: After a final morning activity and breakfast in Katavi, you’ll be transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Mahale Mountains National Park (typically via Kigoma, then a connecting flight to a nearby airstrip followed by a boat transfer). The boat transfer across the pristine waters of Lake Tanganyika to your lodge is an integral part of the experience.

World-Class Chimpanzee Trekking: Mahale is world-renowned for its habituated chimpanzee populations. Spend your days trekking through the lush, forested slopes of the Mahale Mountains, an incredibly rewarding experience culminating in an unforgettable encounter with these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. (Chimpanzee trekking permits are included).

Lake Tanganyika Bliss: Beyond the chimps, enjoy the serenity of Lake Tanganyika, the world’s longest freshwater lake. Activities often include snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, or simply relaxing on the white-sand beaches.

Suggested Accommodations:

Luxury/Exclusive: Greystoke Mahale, Mbali Mbali Mahale

Farewell to the Wilds: Enjoy a final breakfast with views of Lake Tanganyika. You’ll then take a boat transfer back to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight back to Dar es Salaam, connecting with your international departure flight, carrying memories of an extraordinary and privileged Tanzanian expedition.