Afrika, Tanzania Barat: Simpanse, Safari, Hutan & Tasik Tanganyika | Sept 2026

Jane Goodall's Chimpanzees | Rainforest | Hiking | Safari | Snorkeling, Canoeing Looking for travel companions (max. 6 travelers, 4 have already booked, 2 spots still available) for a 3-week COMPLETELY GUIDED trip in Western Tanzania, incl. all transfers (domestic flights, vehicle, boat), chimpanzee treks, safaris, other activities, national park fees. I want to book with a tour operator in Germany. Itinerary: Dar Es Salaam, Gombe National Park, Mahale National Park, Katavi National Park, Lake Tanganyika Activities: Chimpanzee treks, 3-day hike, safari / game drives, sightseeing of the cities Dar Es Salaam, Kigoma, Mpanda, diving / snorkeling, swimming, 3-day canoe tour, ... I love the wildlife, nature, and cultures of Southern and Eastern Africa, and I take a 3-week trip there every year. Countries visited so far (sometimes multiple times): Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Namibia. This year I'm drawn to the far west of Tanzania. Jane Goodall researched chimpanzee behavior here for years, and here lies the longest and second deepest lake on Earth, with drinking-quality water - Lake Tanganyika. Travel from Germany (or Austria, Switzerland, etc.) to Dar Es Salaam in eastern Tanzania. Here we might spend a day exploring Dar Es Salaam with a guide. From there, it's a domestic flight of approx. 3 hours to Kigoma. The return flight to Dar Es Salaam will be from Mpanda. We will stay in a mix of very simple camps, mid-range lodges/hotels, and in Katavi in an exclusive safari camp. It's not uncommon for animals to come into the camp. On a rainforest hike in the African Rift Valley and a canoe tour on Lake Tanganyika, we will sleep in tents (2 nights each). All overnight stays will be in double rooms to keep the costs of this not-so-cheap trip within budget. In total, it's about 21 nights in Tanzania. Domestic flight from Dar Es Salaam to Kigoma on 11.09., so arrival in DAR by 10.09. at the latest, domestic return flight to DAR on 01.10. If you are interested in coming along, write to me, preferably with your phone number, so we can quickly find out if our ideas match. It doesn't matter to me whether you love Africa like I do and have been on safari before, or if this is your first time on the continent. What's important is that you want to experience nature and wildlife intensively and that getting up early is not a problem for you (safari starts at sunrise :-)). Age also doesn't matter, but you should have normal fitness and be able to handle hikes through difficult and mountainous rainforest. More information about the destinations we will visit: The diversity of vegetation (from lowland forests to afro-alpine rainforest) and the richness of wildlife (including the last remaining refuge for chimpanzees) make Western Tanzania one of the most fascinating regions of the African continent. The 3 national parks Gombe, Mahale, and Katavi are among the most beautiful and at the same time the most difficult to access national parks in Tanzania. After Gombe and Mahale, we travel by boat after a domestic flight. Both parks can only be explored on foot (with a guide), there are no roads. The steep mountains rising from the lake, covered with dense rainforest, offer a magnificent impression. For many years, chimpanzees have been habituated (accustomed to humans) here by research teams, and the quality of chimpanzee treks is excellent. In addition to chimpanzees, other monkey species also live here. To delve even deeper into this breathtaking nature, we will go on a 3-day hike through the rainforest and up one of the mountains (with guide, porters, and cook). Katavi National Park is the heart of one of Tanzania's richest and largest ecosystems in terms of wildlife. Here, the focus is on game drives in a classic open safari vehicle with the camp's guides. We will observe huge buffalo and elephant herds, one of the largest concentrations of hippos and crocodiles in Africa, various antelope species, lions, hyenas, leopards, zebras. Night drives are also offered. Then we head to a beautiful lodge directly on Lake Tanganyika with a long sandy beach. The lake is one of the most species-rich in the world, with 300 species of fish, 95% of which are endemic. Numerous activities are offered here: diving, snorkeling, swimming, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, sunset boat cruises, quad biking, mountain biking, visiting one of the idyllic fishing villages. We will also do a 3-day guided canoe tour (incl. cook) and camp on islands in the lake. TerraMater produced a wonderful documentary in Katavi National Park, which has won multiple awards and is even part of the Green Screen Tour. Here are the links: https://www.terramater.at/prod​​uctions/katavi-africas-fallen​-​paradise/ https://www.greenscreen-festiv​​al.de/veranstaltungen/d/katav​i​-der-grosse-durst/ 3Sat recently broadcast a documentary about Lake Tanganyika, which can still be viewed in their media library. Price range: Rather high, as there is little infrastructure due to the remoteness, and only a few small camps. You will be rewarded with incredible wildlife, pristine landscapes, and diversity.