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6-Day Unforgettable Safari to Burigi Chato and Rubondo Island

6 Days 📍Burigi-Chato National Park 👤Private, 2-7 people
From $2,980 USD per person*

Overview

Burigi-Chato National Park was recently established as a National combines 3 former Game Reserves into 1 unit that is now 4,707 sq. Km, making it the 4th largest National Park in Tanzania. Stretching from Lake Victoria in the East to the Rwandan boundary in the West, Burigi Chato is an enormous piece of the wild country, encompassing freshwater lakes, long hills, rocky crags along escarpments, deeply set valleys lined with forest, open plains, swamps, rivers, floodplains, and hundreds of square kilometers of medium and tall grass wooded savanna.
Like every itinerary Millennia Safaris runs, this one is a starting point rather than a fixed package — tell us your dates and what matters most to you, and we'll adjust the route, pace and accommodation level to fit.
Route this trip's real destinations, in order
Burigi-Chato National ParkDestination
Tour Features
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Tailor-madeAccommodation level and pace adjusted to you.
Can be customizedRequest changes to this itinerary any time before booking.
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Private tourOrganized for you and your group only.
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Can start any daySubject to availability.
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Private vehicleYour own 4x4 safari jeep and driver-guide.
Start / EndBurigi-Chato National Park to Burigi-Chato National Park
Accommodation & Meals
AccommodationConfirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with.
MealsFull board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary.
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Day by Day (6 days)

Day 1

MWANZA TO BIHARAMULO

We depart from Mwanza early in the morning at 7:00 am and drive to Biharamulo with our packed lunch boxes, the drive will take us through the tarmac road to reach Biharamulo.
From Mwanza to Biharamulo is 258km about 4-5hrs drive.
Today we will explore the town of Biharamulo or stay at the lodge for better preparations for your safari.
Dinner and overnight at Biharamulo Giraffe Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

Accommodation:
🛑 Comfort-level lodge or camp near Mwanza to Biharamulo — confirmed at booking
Day 2

LAKE BURIGI TOUR

We start our game drive early in the morning through the Lake Burigi area to explore more abundance of different species of animals and birds.
We will spend our whole day inside the park for game drives and a short walking safari with an armed ranger for the protection of the aggressive animals and our safety.
In the late evening, we make a short journey from the park to Biharamulo town for an overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight at Biharamulo Giraffe Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

Accommodation:
🛑 Comfort-level lodge or camp near Lake Burigi Tour — confirmed at booking
Day 3

FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE

Full-day game drives to Lake Ngoma and Lake Nyamalebe, today we will depart from our lodge and head to the national park for a full day game drives with our packed lunch boxes and an armed ranger.
We may see the heads of African elephants, Zebras, Giraffes, Hippos and Elands it is possible to spot the Leopards in this park.
In the afternoon we drive from the park to Chato town for dinner and overnight with prior arrangements to Rubondo Island National Park.
Dinner and overnight at Chato Beach Resort: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

Accommodation:
🛑 Comfort-level lodge or camp near Full-day game drive — confirmed at booking
Day 4

CHATO BEACH RESORT TO RUBONDO NATIONAL PARK

Today we will take a short drive from Chato Beach Resort to Rubondo's main gate for the necessary formalities at Rubondo National Park. We start the boat ride to Rubondo National Park with the chance to enjoy the boat cruise before entering the park, we may see the great Gorillas and other primate families in the Park.
Dinner and overnight at Rubondo Island Tented Camp: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

Accommodation:
🛑 Comfort-level lodge or camp near Chato Beach Resort to Rubondo National Park — confirmed at booking
Day 5

FULL-DAY WALKING SAFARI IN THE RUBONDO ISLAND NATIONAL PARK

We have another full-day walking safari in the Rubondo Island National Park, we will take our lunch boxes and explore the park on foot to discover more the beauty of Island and to watch the great families of mountain Gorillas inside the park.
Also, we may add more interest to do the boat cruise to enjoy the freshwater of Lake Victoria and to see the head of African Elephants alongside the Lakeshore.
Dinner and overnight at Rubondo Island Tented Camp: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

Accommodation:
🛑 Comfort-level lodge or camp near Full-day walking safari in the Rubondo Island National Park — confirmed at booking
Day 6

TRAVEL BACK TO MWANZA

After morning breakfast we will travel back to Rubondo main gate to meet our 4x4 safari vehicles and drivers to take us back to Mwanza.

✈ Departure day — no accommodation booked for tonight.
Next: Rates →

Rates Per Person

Important to know: exact pricing depends on your travel dates, group size and accommodation level. The figure below is a starting estimate, not a fixed quote — international flights, visas, tips and personal expenses are never included.
FROM
$2,980 USD
per person, based on Private, 2-7 people

See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.

Next: Inclusions →

Inclusions

Included

  • Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
  • Park entry and conservation fees
  • Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
  • Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
  • Airport pickup and drop-off

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
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Getting There

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Tour Start & End

This trip starts in Burigi-Chato National Park and ends in Burigi-Chato National Park.

Airport Information

Kilimanjaro International Airport and Mwanza Airport are the most common arrival points, depending on your route.

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Transfer Information

Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.

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Accommodation Before/After

Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.

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