Western Circuit safari
Gombe | Mahale| Katavi
Mahale Mountains National Park
Mahale Mountains National Park is a remote and breathtakingly beautiful park nestled along the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania. This park is globally renowned for offering one of the best wild chimpanzee trekking experiences in Africa.
Enveloped in lush tropical rainforest and dominated by the majestic Mahale Mountains, it’s home to over 1,000 chimpanzees, along with red colobus monkeys, forest birds, and butterflies. Accessible only by boat or air, Mahale is an exclusive and serene escape for nature lovers, where wildlife encounters are deeply immersive and the scenery is nothing short of cinematic. The combination of pristine beaches, deep forest, and spiritual silence makes it a truly unique African safari destination.
Gombe Stream National Park
Gombe Stream National Park, though the smallest of Tanzania’s national parks, holds international acclaim thanks to Dr. Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking chimpanzee research that began in the 1960s. Located on the forested slopes above Lake Tanganyika, Gombe offers a rare opportunity to observe habituated chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
The park’s terrain of steep valleys, misty forests, and waterfalls also shelters olive baboons, red-tailed monkeys, and a vibrant array of birds. With no roads inside the park, all exploration is on foot, making each encounter personal and unforgettable. Gombe is ideal for eco-conscious travelers and primate enthusiasts seeking a meaningful connection with nature.
Katavi National Park
Remote, wild, and teeming with wildlife, Katavi National Park is one of the most untouched and least-visited parks in Africa—making it a haven for true wilderness enthusiasts. Located in the western part of the country, Katavi spans over 4,400 square kilometers and boasts massive herds of buffaloes, elephants, and seasonal gatherings of hippos and crocodiles in drying riverbeds and floodplains. Predators like lions and hyenas thrive here due to the abundance of prey.
The park’s vast plains, woodland savannahs, and ancient baobab trees offer a dramatic backdrop for raw and uncrowded safari experiences. Katavi is perfect for travelers who crave authenticity, solitude, and unfiltered nature.
