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Western Circuit

Tanzania's Western Circuit is the ultimate off-the-beaten-path safari: chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains, remote Katavi National Park, and shores of Lake Tanganyika — Africa'…

Best Time to VisitJuly to October for dry season and best chimp tracking
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Circuit Stops
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Species of Wildlife
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Safari Activities
The Circuit

The Western Circuit

Tanzania's Western Circuit is the ultimate off-the-beaten-path safari: chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains, remote Katavi National Park, and shores of Lake Tanganyika — Africa's deepest lake.

Circuit Highlights
01Wild chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains
02Katavi's enormous dry-season buffalo herds (thousands strong)
03Lake Tanganyika snorkeling — over 250 fish species
04True wilderness with almost zero other tourists
05Remote fly-in safari experience
06Gombe Stream — where Jane Goodall began her research
Best Time for Circuit

July to October for dry season and best chimp tracking

Recommended Duration
Minimum4 days
Recommended6 days
Luxury8 days
Climate

Tropical with high humidity near Lake Tanganyika

Location

TZ, Western Tanzania

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Circuit Route

Circuit Itinerary

Each stop on the Western Circuit offers unique landscapes, wildlife encounters, and accommodations.

Flora & Fauna

Wildlife & Activities

Animals
ChimpanzeeLionElephantHippoCrocodileBuffaloRoan AntelopeSable AntelopeTopiEland
Activities
Chimpanzee trackingGame drivesBoat safarisFishingSnorkeling in Lake TanganyikaWalking safaris

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