The Experience
Really get off the beaten track and experience the remote West in Tanzania. This 7 night itinerary includes time in the Katavi National Park, one of the best places to see the largest herds of buffalo on earth, and with that the drama of the predators. Combine this wonderful remote untouched safari destination with a safari beach holiday on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. One of the best places to experience spectacular sceneries and chimpanzee trekking.
Oh, and if you’re interested in birds, make sure this itinerary is on your list too!
Best time for Visiting Katavi & Mahale Mountains
The best time to experience this wonderful itinerary is between June – Mid October.
Katavi has two distinct seasons. The dry season which is from June – October is the best time to visit this park. As the weather gets hotter and drier and the river which is the lifeblood of the park dries up into small pools, the animals congregate to the last remaining pools of water. The Green season is usually from mid November through to June when the rains transform the park into a completely different lush environment. As water is easily accessible, animals tend to disperse making game viewing harder. The green season is a birders paradise.
The dry season in Mahale is usually from June through mid October. This is when the chimpanzee trekking tends to be a bit easier as the chimps come down to the lower slopes of the mountains. The heat of the dry season tends to make the environment a bit hazy, but a great time to jump into the lake to cool down. During the green season from mid November to March, the haze from the heat settles, the air is crisp and the lake is crystal clear. The forest is in bloom. The green season is a photographers paradise. Mahale Mountains combines great with Katavi National Park.