Detailed Itinerary – Your Journey into Tanzania's Deepest Wilds

Day 1: Arrive in Katavi – Tanzania's Last Frontier

• Fly into Katavi National Park (exact airstrip details TBC), a true wilderness offering unparalleled solitude.

• Upon arrival, you'll be met by your Nomad guide and transferred to Chada Katavi.

• Settle into your classic expeditionary tent under a shady canopy, overlooking the vast Chada Plain.

• Afternoon game drive, beginning your exploration of Katavi's unique wildlife spectacles.

• Overnight: Chada Katavi (Full Board)

Day 2 & 3: Deep Exploration of Katavi – Untamed Encounters

• Embark on daily safaris of discovery in this wild, remote park.

• Activities include thrilling game drives in open 4WD vehicles, seeking out vast herds of buffalo, elephants, lions, leopards, and observing the unique dry season congregations of hippos and crocodiles.

• Experience epic walking safaris, delving deeper into the bush on foot.

• (Optional: For the ultimate wilderness immersion, pre-book an exciting night of fly-camping in the heart of Katavi's wilds, sleeping under a million stars.)

• (Optional: Night drives available for unique nocturnal sightings.)

• Overnight: Chada Katavi (Full Board)

Day 4: Katavi to Mahale Mountains – Primates & Pristine Waters

• Enjoy a final morning activity in Katavi, followed by breakfast.

• Fly from Katavi National Park to Mahale Mountains National Park.

• Upon arrival at the lakeshore, you'll be met by the Greystoke Mahale team and transferred to the camp.

• Settle into your unique dhow-wood banda, with uninterrupted lake views.

• Afternoon at leisure by Lake Tanganyika, or perhaps a gentle boat trip.

• Overnight: Greystoke Mahale (Full Board)

Day 5 & 6: Chimpanzee Trekking & Lake Mahale Exploration

• These days are dedicated to the primary quest: chimpanzee trekking on forest paths. Your expert guides will lead you to the habituated groups, allowing for incredibly privileged encounters with these fascinating primates.

• Explore the phenomenal natural habitat of Lake Tanganyika:

  • Kayaking towards the Congo at sunrise.

  • Diving off the dhow into its gin-clear sunset waters.

  • Boat safaris to explore the lake's diverse life and see hippos.

  • (Optional: Visit Katumbi village to see Nomad's community and conservation projects.)

• Overnight: Greystoke Mahale (Full Board)

Day 7: Farewell from Mahale

• Enjoy a final early morning activity, perhaps a forest walk or a last moment by the lake.

• Breakfast at Greystoke Mahale.

• Transfer to the airstrip for your flight from Mahale National Park, heading to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey, filled with memories of Africa's most remote and profound encounters.