Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Burigi-Chato National Park Safari from Mwanza with Lake Burigi

2 Days Round trip from HGCF+XV Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Burigi-Chato National Park, one of Tanzania's largest and least-visited reserves
  • 02 Experience diverse habitats including Miombo woodlands, acacia savannas, and wetlands
  • 03 Spot a wide variety of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and predators such as lions and leopards
  • 04 Observe rich birdlife, including marabou storks, fish eagles, hornbills, and possibly the rare shoebill stork
  • 05 Enjoy canoeing on Lake Burigi for unique wildlife viewing from the water

Burigi-Chato National Park in northwestern Tanzania offers a pristine and uncrowded safari experience in one of the country's newer protected areas. Over two days, explore diverse habitats including savannah, wetlands, forests, hills, Miombo woodlands, and acacia savannas while looking for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas. The park is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 400 recorded species, including marabou storks, fish eagles, hornbills, and possibly the rare shoebill stork. Traveling from Mwanza with a professional safari guide, you'll enjoy game drives through this less-visited wilderness and experience its authentic, untouched feel.

Choose an optional canoe safari on Lake Burigi for a unique wildlife-viewing experience (advance arrangement recommended).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Mwanza, Chato
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Mwanza to Burigi-Chato National Park Safari

  • Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel in Mwanza.
  • Meet your safari guide and depart by 4x4 vehicle toward Burigi-Chato National Park.

  • Drive for approximately 5-6 hours, covering 250-300 kilometers depending on the park gate used.

  • Pass through scenic rural landscapes and small Tanzanian towns.

  • Arrive at the park gate by late morning or early afternoon and complete entry formalities.

  • Proceed to your lodge or tented camp for check-in and lunch.

  • Rest briefly before beginning your first game drive in the park.

  • Explore Burigi-Chato's varied ecosystems - Miombo woodlands, acacia savannas, and wetlands.

  • Spot wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, impala, topi, eland, waterbuck, and possibly predators like lions and leopards.

  • Observe rich birdlife, including marabou storks, fish eagles, hornbills, and potentially the rare shoebill stork.

  • Choose an optional canoe safari on Lake Burigi for a unique wildlife-viewing experience (advance arrangement recommended).

  • Return to camp or lodge at sunset.

  • Enjoy dinner and relax under the stars.

Overnight at a lodge or tented camp inside or near Burigi-Chato National Park.

Accommodation: Camping
Meal Plan: Full Board

2
Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Return to Mwanza

  • Begin the day with an early morning game drive to catch active wildlife and predator sightings at dawn.
  • Watch the sunrise illuminate the African savanna.

  • Return to camp for breakfast and prepare for a mid-morning exploration.

  • Continue with another game drive in a different section of the park.

  • Spot any wildlife not yet seen and revisit favorite locations.

  • Pause for a packed picnic lunch inside the park, enjoying the wilderness atmosphere.

  • Begin the return drive to Mwanza in the early afternoon.

  • Arrive back in Mwanza by late afternoon or early evening, concluding your safari adventure.

Accommodation: Not included on Day 2
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Burigi-Chato National Park, Lake Burigi, Miombo woodlands, acacia savannas

Where this trip takes you

Burigi-Chato National Park, Lake Burigi, Miombo woodlands, acacia savannas

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from HGCF+XV 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation for 1 night at a safari lodge or tented camp within or near Burigi-Chato National Park
  • All meals and snacks during the safari

  • Park entry and conservation fees

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing

  • Services of a professional, English-speaking safari driver-guide

  • Bottled drinking water provided during all game drives

  • Scheduled game drives as outlined in the itinerary

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Mwanza

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees for entry into Tanzania

  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

  • Tips for your safari guide/driver and lodge staff

  • Optional activities such as boat safaris and cultural village visits

  • Personal expenses including laundry, souvenirs, and alcoholic beverages

  • Accommodation in Mwanza before or after the safari

What to bring

  • All safari items

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
HGCF+XV, Kyamnyarwa, Tanzania
Tour start
HGCF+XV, Kyamnyarwa, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in HGCF+XV.

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