Choose from the Katavi National Park, Gombe National Park and Mahale National Park - exclusive safaris offered by Wild Footprints.
Katavi National Park is a remote wilderness thick with wildlife, especially in the dry season when herds of buffalo, elephant, hippos and crocodiles congregate to water. Sable, Topi, Eland and various other game are abundant too, keeping the predators close-by. The sheer number and concentration of wildlife, make-up for the lack of spectacular scenery in the park. Logistics make it a rarely visited park, but it is definitely the next big attraction in Tanzania and the roads are under construction. Nevertheless, 4 to 7 days are needed on this adventure, depending on mode of transport from Dar es salaam.
Gombe National Park is Tanzania’s smallest. It is home to the longest on-going study of any wild species, started by Dr. Jane Goodall in 1960. The study on chimpanzees in Gombe has revealed fascinating facts about our closest relatives. Encounters with these amazing primates is a highly elevating experience and being in their natural habitat is truly rewarding. Duikers, baboons, mongoose, bushbucks are also resident, along with over 230 species of birds and 250 species of butterfly. The park is on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Anything from 3 to 5 days would be ideal for this little gem of nature.
Similar to Gombe but less accessible. The Park rises from the sandy beaches of Lake Tanganyika to the 2,500 metre Mount Nkungwe. It has more to offer though… whereas Gombe has the chimpanzee; Mahale has them too, plus a larger variety of primates. There are as many bird and butterfly species and the added chance of spotting large game such as elephants, eland, buffalo, lion, leopard & antelope. A longer stay is advisable in Mahale, as there are many walking trails. The lake also offers fishing and bird-watching activities to keep you enthralled with this amazing eco-system.
Group Size & Cost Per Day/Person
Mobile Camping: this is an explorer style safari, with chop-box catering and mobile camp facilities. Transportation, camping equipment, catering facilities & supplies will all be provided. Not as rough as you think. Fun!
Tented Luxury: the accommodation and catering is done through third party service providers. We are affiliated with only the best operators in the field. A luxury tented camp provides classic safari ambiance and has all the comforts of a permanent lodge, but on a smaller scale. Classical…
Exclusive Safari: all efforts will be made to give you a more in-depth experience of the safari, with a mix of exclusivity, high-end excursions & service beyond your expectations. Expect the un-expected… and love it!
Included in the daily rate:
Accommodation / Full Board (breakfast/lunch/dinner) / park fees / guide / non-alcoholic beverage / vehicle fee / fuel costs / meet & greet / bookings / safari transport from embark to disembark
NOT included in the daily rate:
Flights to & from Tanzania / transport to & from safari embark-disembark points / alcoholic beverage / personal expense / gratuities / cost of activities outside set itinerary / safari extension