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Tanzania safari parks Katavi National Park: Tanzania’s Wildest Safari Katavi is remote, huge and rarely visited. Hippo pools, buffalo herds and lions with almost no other vehicles. When to go and how to… October 17, 20262 min read Tanzania safari parks Rubondo Island National Park: Chimpanzees and Sitatunga on Lake Victoria Rubondo is a forested island park in Lake Victoria. Habituated chimpanzees, sitatunga, fish eagles and boat safaris, far from other visitors. October 17, 20262 min read Tanzania's wildlife Chimpanzees in Tanzania: Where and How to See Them Wild chimpanzees live in western Tanzania. Chimp facts, behaviour, where to trek in Mahale and Gombe, the rules and how to plan your trip. September 29, 20263 min read Tanzania safari parks Mahale Mountains National Park: Chimpanzees on Lake Tanganyika Forest, mountains and a clear lake. How chimpanzee trekking works in Mahale, when to go, how to get there and what to expect. September 29, 20263 min read

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10 days · Signature Machame Route Seven days on the mountain, with a day in Materuni first. 10 days Lemosho Route Eight days from the quiet western side. 10 days Rongai Route Eight days from the quiet northern side.

Tanzania safari parks Gombe Stream National Park: Where Jane Goodall Studied Chimpanzees Tanzania's smallest national park and home to the world's longest-running chimpanzee study. How to visit Gombe, trek chimps and get there from Kigoma. September 29, 20263 min read

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