7-Day Chimpanzees and Beyond

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Explore Dar Es Salaam

As the sun sets over Dar es Salaam, immerse yourself in the Tanzanian culture while enjoying a waterfront stroll followed by a savour a seafood feast with ocean views. Navigate the lively night markets, taste local treats, and ascend to a rooftop bar for city lights and a nightcap.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Slipway

• Mid-range hotel located in Dar es Salaam (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Rubondo Island

Escape to the exclusive Rubondo Island Camp by Asilia, the only lodge on Tanzania's largest island sanctuary. You will be surrounded by the untouched beauty of Lake Victoria and have a variety of well-managed activities to pace your time on the island, like exploring diverse wildlife on guided game drives, boat safaris, and nature walks. The island is known for its rich biodiversity - surely thechimpanzee population but also elephants and sitatungas.

Main Destination:

Rubondo Island National Park (Lake Victoria)

Best Time To Visit June to September (It is sunny and dry)

High Season June to September (Rubondo Island never gets crowded)

Best Weather June to September (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Rubondo Island NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

HippoAbundant

ElephantOccasional

GiraffeOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Rubondo Island Camp

• Luxury cottage located inside Rubondo Island NP (Lake Victoria)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Chimpanzee Experience

This day you will embark on a rare chimpanzee excursion, and spend the majority of the time soaking up these charismatic primates with the expert knowledge and insight of your specialist guide: Rubondo’s successful conservation project has made this primate viewing experience a one-of-a-kind sustainable tourism offering. After a full day out, witness the magic of African sunsets over Lake Victoria, painting the sky in vivid hues.

Main Destination:

Rubondo Island National Park (Lake Victoria)

Accommodation:

Rubondo Island Camp

• Luxury cottage located inside Rubondo Island NP (Lake Victoria)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ruaha National Park

Travel from your Rubondo Island to the untamed beauty of Ruaha National Park. Jabali Ridge is eloquently nestled atop rugged terrain with views of the vast landscape that the region is known for. This sanctuary is ideal for those seeking a refined safari experience in the splendor of the Tanzanian wilderness. Your late afternoon game drive kicks off your safari with a look-out point sundowner.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (Ruaha is rarely crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Rains are very rare)

Wildlife in Ruaha NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

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LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Jabali Ridge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Fin du Voyage

Enjoy your final game drive while also keeping an eye out for the rich bird life of this region. You will arrive in Dar at a time in line with your connecting flight or stay an extra night to relax by the coast.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.