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Tanzania: Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking & Zanzibar Beach in 16 Days

Wild chimpanzees at Mahale, a northern safari, then Zanzibar's beaches.

16 Days / 15 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 16-day trip pairing two days of wild chimpanzee trekking in the remote Mahale Mountains, reached only by domestic flight, with Arusha and Tarangire National Parks, Empakaai Crater, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and five days on Zanzibar's beaches. A full-board trip combining domestic flights to Mahale Mountains National Park and Zanzibar with a Toyota 4x4 Land Cruiser and English-speaking guide for the safari portions. Chimpanzee trekking permits at Mahale are issued in small ranger-led groups, as is standard national park practice, so your trekking group may include other travelers alongside your own party.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha.

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Day 1 — Kilimanjaro Airport: Welcome to Tanzania

Airport pickup and a transfer to your lodge in Arusha, with the afternoon free.

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Day 2 — Fly to Mahale Mountains National Park

A domestic flight to the remote, lakeside Mahale Mountains, reachable only by air or boat.

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Day 3 — Mahale: Chimpanzee Trekking

A guided trek through dense forest tracking one of Mahale's wild chimpanzee communities.

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Day 4 — Mahale: Chimpanzee Trekking

A second trekking day observing chimpanzees that are well habituated to the presence of visitors.

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Day 5 — Fly to Arusha

A flight back to Arusha, with an optional city tour or a visit to the Chemka Hot Springs.

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Day 6 — Arusha National Park

A game drive taking in giraffe, zebra, and the Ngurdoto Crater, plus an afternoon walking safari.

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Day 7 — Tarangire National Park

A game drive among baobab trees, elephant, wildebeest, lion, leopard, and cheetah.

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Day 8 — Lake Eyasi & Empakaai Crater

A hike into Empakaai Crater, descending through forest with views of the active Oldoinyo Lengai volcano.

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Day 9 — Serengeti National Park

A game drive through the Serengeti spotting big cats, elephant, giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest.

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Day 10 — Serengeti National Park

A second day of Serengeti game drives.

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Day 11 — Ngorongoro Crater

A descent into the ancient volcanic caldera, spotting lion and black rhino on the crater floor.

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Day 12 — Zanzibar: Nungwi

A flight to Zanzibar and beach time in Nungwi, with a spice-market visit.

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Day 13 — Zanzibar: Beaches

A free day swimming in Zanzibar's warm, clear water.

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Day 14 — Zanzibar: Beaches

A free day for beach walks, with optional snorkeling or scuba diving.

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Day 15 — Zanzibar: Beaches

A final free beach day, with optional cultural visits available.

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Day 16 — Farewell, Zanzibar

A private transfer to the airport in Zanzibar for your departure flight.

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Departure

The final day on Zanzibar is a private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

The safari game drives and transfers run in your own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a dedicated driver-guide. The chimpanzee trekking permits at Mahale are issued in small ranger-led groups, as required by the national park, so that portion may include other travelers alongside your own party.
Mahale Mountains National Park, on the shore of Lake Tanganyika in far western Tanzania, is one of the best places in the world to see wild, habituated chimpanzees on foot — it's reached only by domestic flight, which is why it's rarely on a standard northern-circuit itinerary.
Two days of chimpanzee trekking, six days of northern-circuit safari (Arusha, Tarangire, Empakaai, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro), and five days on Zanzibar's beaches, plus flight and transfer days.
Yes — Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago that's part of Tanzania, reached by domestic flight from the mainland.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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