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Day notes
MONDAY - Morning Shared Charter 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
Mbali Mbali Shared Charter (MMSC) flights are offered between Northern Tanzania (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara etc) and Western Tanzania (Katavi, Mahale and Kigoma). Most common route is Arusha - Katavi - Mahale - Kigoma (for access to Gombe) - Arusha. You can be picked up from alternative destinations in Tanzania. Please contact Mbali Mbali Reservations for more information.
Day notes
TUESDAY - 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
WEDNESDAY - After breakfast, depart the lodge for a full day game drive of the Katavi National Park with a packed lunch. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon. Evening sundowner, dinner, and overnight at the lodge. Book an optional night game drive.
Day notes
THURSDAY - After breakfast, morning vehicle transfer to Katavi Airstrip combined with game drive (if time allows). Shared Charter Flight from Katavi Airstrip to Kigoma Airport. Airport transfer from Kigoma Airport to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. 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
Transfer from Mbali Mbali Katavi to Ikuu Airstrip
Mbali Mbali Services
Transfer
Mbali Mbali Katavi
Ikuu Airstrip
Charter Flight from Ikuu Airstrip to Kigoma Airport [TKQ]
Zantas Air Services
Charter Flight
Ikuu Airstrip
11:25
Kigoma Airport [TKQ]
12:55
45 Minutes
Transfer from Kigoma Airport [TKQ] to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
Mbali Mbali Services
Transfer
Kigoma Airport [TKQ]
Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
Cruise from Kigoma Hilltop Hotel to Mbali Mbali Gombe
Mbali Mbali Services
Cruise
Dhow Boat
Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
Mbali Mbali Gombe
Check-in to Mbali Mbali Gombe
Expert tips:
- Boat Safari in Gombe @ $25 per person
- Visit a neighboring fishing village, Mwamgongo, for a cultural tour. Stop at the village with our guide to understand fishing activities, palm oil extractions, embroidery, boat making, and visit the chief’s palace. Experience also the traditional Ha Dance. This village is 3km away from Mbali Mbali Gombe.
Day notes
FRIDAY - 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
SATURDAY - After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps to kayak. Book an optional Boat Safari. Evening sundowners, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day notes
SUNDAY - 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
MONDAY - After breakfast, morning dhow boat transfer (approx. 2 hours) to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. Airport transfer to Kigoma Airport. Depart with Shared Charter Flight to Arusha Airport with packed lunch. End of services.
Shared Charter Flights operate on Mondays and Thursdays only.
Check-out from Mbali Mbali Gombe
Cruise from Mbali Mbali Gombe to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
Mbali Mbali Services
Cruise
Dhow Boat
Mbali Mbali Gombe
Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
Transfer from Kigoma Hilltop Hotel to Kigoma Airport [TKQ]
Mbali Mbali Services
Transfer
Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
Kigoma Airport [TKQ]
Charter Flight from Kigoma Airport [TKQ] to Arusha Airport [ARK]
Zantas Air Services
Charter Flight
Kigoma Airport [TKQ]
13:30
Arusha Airport [ARK]
17:00
45 Minutes
Expert tips:
Mbali Mbali Shared Charter (MMSC) flights are offered between Northern Tanzania (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara etc) and Western Tanzania (Katavi, Mahale and Kigoma). Most common route is Arusha - Katavi - Mahale - Kigoma (for access to Gombe) - Arusha. You can be dropped off to alternative destinations in Tanzania. Please contact Mbali Mbali Reservations for more information.
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