Day notes
THURSDAY - Morning scheduled flight from Arusha Airport to Katavi Airstrip. Vehicle transfer to the lodge combined with game drives (if time allows). Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening game drives (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.
Shared Charter Flights operate on Mondays and Thursdays only.
Charter Flight from Arusha Airport [ARK] to Ikuu Airstrip
Zantas Air Services
Charter Flight
Arusha Airport [ARK]
08:00
Ikuu Airstrip
11:10
45 Minutes
Transfer from Ikuu Airstrip to Mbali Mbali Katavi
Mbali Mbali Services
Transfer
Ikuu Airstrip
Mbali Mbali Katavi
Check-in to Mbali Mbali Katavi
Expert tips:
- Night Game Drives in Katavi - USD 80 per person
- Private safari vehicle and guide for game drives in Katavi- USD 400 per day
You can be picked up from alternative destinations in Tanzania. Please contact Mbali Mbali Reservations for more information.
Day notes
FRIDAY - After breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive at the Katavi National Park. Return to the lodge for brunch/early lunch. Afternoon at leisure . Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day notes
SATURDAY - After breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive at the Katavi National Park. Return to the lodge for brunch/early lunch. Afternoon at leisure . Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner, and overnight at the lodge. Book an optional night game drive.
Day notes
SUNDAY - After breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive at the Katavi National Park. Return to the lodge for brunch/early lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day notes
MONDAY - After breakfast, morning vehicle transfer to Katavi Airstrip combined with game drive (if time allows). Shared Charter Flight from Katavi Airstrip to Mahale Airstrip. Dhow boat transfer (approx. 2 hours) to the lodge. Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening chimpanzee trekking or forest walks (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.
Shared Charter Flights operate on Mondays and Thursdays only.
Check-out from Mbali Mbali Katavi
Game Drive from Mbali Mbali Katavi to Ikuu Airstrip
Mbali Mbali Services
Game Drive
Open Safari Vehicle
Mbali Mbali Katavi
Ikuu Airstrip
Charter Flight from Ikuu Airstrip to Mahale Airstrip
Zantas Air Services
Charter Flight
Ikuu Airstrip
11:25
Mahale Airstrip
12:10
45 Minutes
Cruise from Mahale Airstrip to Mbali Mbali Mahale
Mbali Mbali Services
Cruise
Dhow Boat
Mahale Airstrip
Mbali Mbali Mahale
Check-in to Mbali Mbali Mahale
Expert tips:
- Additional Boat Safari / Fishing Excursion in Mahale - USD 85 per person
Day notes
TUESDAY - After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps to kayak. Evening sundowners, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day notes
WEDNESDAY - After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Boat Safari along the lakeshore in the late afternoon. Evening sundowners, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day notes
THURSDAY - After breakfast, morning boat transfer to Mahale Airstrip. Proceed on a shared charter flight from Mahale Airstrip to Seronera Airstrip. On arrival, vehicle transfer to the lodge combined with game drive (if time allows). Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening game drives (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Check-out from Mbali Mbali Mahale
Cruise from Mbali Mbali Mahale to Mahale Airstrip
Mbali Mbali Services
Cruise
Dhow Boat
Mbali Mbali Mahale
Mahale Airstrip
Charter Flight from Mahale Airstrip to Seronera Airstrip [SEU]
Zantas Air Services
Charter Flight
Mahale Airstrip
12:25
Seronera Airstrip [SEU]
16:30
45 Minutes
Transfer from Seronera Airstrip [SEU] to Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti
Mbali Mbali Services
Transfer
Seronera Airstrip [SEU]
Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti
Check-in to Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti
Expert tips:
- Hot Air Balloon Safari in Serengeti - USD 575 per person
- Minimum 4 full paying guests per vehicle in Serengeti or additional daily charge applies for private game drives
- Upgrade to Honeymoon Safari Room in Serengeti (Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti) – on request
You can be picked up from alternative destinations in Tanzania. Please contact Mbali Mbali Reservations for more information.
Day notes
FRIDAY - After breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive at the Serengeti Park. Return to the lodge for a hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps at the swimming pool. Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.
Day notes
SATURDAY - After breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive at the Serengeti Park. Return to the lodge for a hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps at the swimming pool. Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.
Day notes
SUNDAY - Option to book morning Hot Air Balloon Safari. Alternatively after breakfast, depart the lodge for your morning game drive of the Serengeti Park. Return to the lodge for a hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps at the swimming pool. Afternoon/early evening game drive. Evening sundowner, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day notes
MONDAY - After breakfast, morning vehicle transfer to Seronera Airstrip combined with game drive (if time allows). Shared Charter Flight from Seronera Airstrip to Arusha Arusha Airport with packed lunch. End of services.
Check-out from Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti
Transfer from Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti to Seronera Airstrip [SEU]
Mbali Mbali Services
Transfer
Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti
Seronera Airstrip [SEU]
Charter Flight from Seronera Airstrip [SEU] to Arusha Airport [ARK]
Charter Flight
Seronera Airstrip [SEU]
10:00
Arusha Airport [ARK]
10:45
45 Minutes
Expert tips:
You can be dropped off to alternative destinations in Tanzania. Please contact Mbali Mbali Reservations for more information.