TIER 1 - KATAVI WILDLIFE & MAHALE CHIMPANZEE SAFARI
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AfricanMecca's Katavi Wildlife & Mahale Chimpanzee Safari (PREMIER TIER 1) selects two core destinations. Read the below recommended Premier Tier 1 itinerary.
2 Destination Experiences
- Katavi - Remote, raw and unspoiled wildlife haven for intrepid travelers. Experience spectacular concentrations of endemic mammals, including Cape buffalo, various antelopes, zebras, elephants, hippos, and predators such as leopards, lions, wild dogs cheetahs, hyenas, jackals and crocodiles.
- Mahale - Track wild chimpanzees in their natural forest habitat, relaxation by Lake Tanganyika, cultural village tours, traditional fishing, boat cruise, kayaking
COST OF PREMIER TIER 1 - KATAVI WILDLIFE & MAHALE CHIMPANZEE SAFARI BY AFRICANMECCA
AfricanMecca recommends you plan and book your Tanzania safari at least 8 to 10 months prior to your arrival. Safari accommodations are almost fully booked all year round due to limited rooming capacity and high demand. Please contact our expert Africa consultant to customize your safari and request prices based on your travel preference.
Itinerary Summary For Chada Katavi & Greystoke Mahale - 8 Days (7 nights)
- Day 1 - Fly from Arusha or Serengeti to Katavi. Overnight, safari activities and meals at Chada Katavi
- Day 2 To 4 - Katavi - Overnight, safari activities and meals at Chada Katavi
- Day 5 - Fly from Katavi to Mahale. Overnight, safari activities and meals at Greystoke Mahale
- Day 6 & 7 - Mahale - Overnight, safari activities and meals at Greystoke Mahale
- Day 8 - Fly from Mahale to Arusha
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Prices are in US $ Dollars. Price guide is per adult sharing a double or twin room. Single room and holiday season supplements may apply for certain travel months and accommodations. Contact us for child safari prices.2025 Prices (CY) - Katavi Wildlife & Mahale Chimpanzee Safari - Tier 1 Premier - 8 Days
| Katavi Wildlife & Mahale Chimpanzee Safari Tier 1 - CY | Per Adult Sharing | Single Person Room | Solo Traveler |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (11 - 31 Jan) | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| February | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| March | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| April | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| May | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| June | $13150 | $20695 | $20695 |
| July | $13695 | $21650 | $21650 |
| August | $13695 | $21650 | $21650 |
| September | $13695 | $21650 | $21650 |
| October | $13150 | $20695 | $20695 |
| November | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| December (01 - 14 Dec) | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| 15 December - 10 January | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| SAFARI FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS | |||
| Serengeti Pick-up Flight Supplement | $495 | $495 | $990 |
| Flight Supplement If Less Than 4 Passengers | $1870 | $1870 | $5610 |
- Single Person Room requires a minimum of 2 persons traveling together
- Solo Traveler requires a maximum of 1 person traveling
- *Seasonal closure of one or more camps. Contact us for alternative options for your dates
2026 Prices (NY) - Katavi Wildlife & Mahale Chimpanzee Safari - Tier 1 Premier - 8 Days
| Katavi Wildlife & Mahale Chimpanzee Safari Tier 1 - NY | Per Adult Sharing | Single Person Room | Solo Traveler |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (11 - 31 Jan) | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| February | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| March | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| April | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| May | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| June | $14160 | $22285 | $22285 |
| July | $14750 | $23315 | $23315 |
| August | $14750 | $23315 | $23315 |
| September | $14750 | $23315 | $23315 |
| October | $14160 | $22285 | $22285 |
| November | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| December (01 - 14 Dec) | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| 15 December - 10 January | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* | CAMP CLOSED* |
| SAFARI FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS | |||
| Serengeti Pick-up Flight Supplement | $545 | $545 | $1090 |
| Flight Supplement If Less Than 4 Passengers | $2060 | $2060 | $6175 |
- Knowledgeable program expertise, pre-planning resource guidance along with firsthand experience.
- Professional safari guiding services. All guides are native experts in African wildlife, game driving, culture and history, many of whom speak other European languages.
- Accommodation in a standard double or twin room - sharing.
- Full board meals (lunch, dinner and breakfast) when staying the night during the safari. Breakfast only in Arusha.
- Selected drinks and beverages at specified safari camps and lodges as stated in the itinerary.
- Logistical transfers - you will be transferred in a 4x4 vehicle, boat and scheduled safari flights as stated in the itinerary.
- Tour guide & vehicle - Katavi will offer seat-in game viewing services with an expert and experienced safari guide in a shared 4x4 vehicle while Mahale will offer chimpanzee trekking experiences. Review the itinerary for more details.
- Game viewing activities are included with your overnight stay as stated in the itinerary.
- Private arrival and departure meet, greet and transfer services.
- All park and reserve entry fees, airstrip transfers, VAT, government levies, service charges and hotel taxes for the services booked.
- Africa, America and Europe office and emergency contact details.
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Jambo Raza, We all had a fantastic time on our Tanzania safari. Accommodations were excellent and we loved our guide - Rodgers. We will definitely recommend this safari to others. Thanks for all your help making the arrangements.
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Thanks again to you for arranging a wonderful trip for us. Everything was great from the fantastic wildlife, the scenery, the people, the accommodations and the food. The safari was everything we had hoped for.
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I booked my safari holiday through AfricanMecca. They were the most helpful company I have ever dealt with and I work within the travel industry. I had the most amazing time. The holiday went as clockwork with no hitches anywhere.
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We have returned from our African adventure and would like to thank you very much for your part in making this such a wonderful experience. We were lucky enough to time the Great Migration from the Serengeti, which was amazing.
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We had an absolutely amazing trip in Arusha, Serengeti and Gombe - everything went smooth as silk. Thank you so much Raza for making this trip, the trip of a lifetime. We had an absolutely brilliant time.
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