Tour Features

Burigi Chato National Park, located in northwestern Tanzania, is a relatively new and less-visited park, offering a more pristine wilderness experience. It's known for its diverse habitats, including savannah, wetlands, forests, and hills, and boasts a variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, various antelopes (like impalas, waterbuck and the impressive Cape Eland), and predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas. The park is also a birdwatcher's paradise with over 400 recorded species. Burigi Chato National Park is an excellent choice for travelers seeking an authentic and uncrowded safari. Its relative newness means the infrastructure is still developing, but this also contributes to its untouched feel. The drive from Mwanza is significant (around 5 – 6 hours by car), making two days a good, albeit somewhat rushed, option to experience the park. A professional safari guide is essential for maximizing your wildlife sightings and ensuring your safety, given the less-trafficked nature of some areas. They will also provide invaluable insights into the ecosystem and animal behavior.

Budget tourThis budget tour includes camping and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Shared tourThis tour will be shared with other travelers. Maximum 7 people.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age requiredThe minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
TransportationThis tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4.

Route & Activities

Tanzania

Tanzania flag
Start Point
Mwanza
End Point
Mwanza

Activities Included

Big Five

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Camping
All Meals Included
2
Budget Accommodation
Breakfast & Lunch Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Mwanza to Burigi Chato National Park - Afternoon Game Drive
    Soon after an early breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Mwanza. Begin your scenic drive to Burigi Chato National Park (approximately 5-6 hours). The journey will take you through rural Tanzanian landscapes, offering glimpses of local life and changing scenery. Your guide will provide commentary on the areas you pass through. Arrive at the park gate, complete registration, and head to a scenic spot inside the park and have your packed lunch. Embark on your first exhilarating afternoon game drive. Burigi Chato's diverse habitats mean you could encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and various antelopes. Keep an eye out for predators like hyenas or leopards. Your guide will focus on areas known for wildlife activity. Find a scenic viewpoint to enjoy a breathtaking sunset over the vast plains and hills of Burigi Chato. This is a fantastic opportunity for photography. In the afternoon, return to your campsite and set up the tents. Enjoy the sounds of the African bush under a starry sky. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your tents.

    Accommodation: Camping

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 2 - Full Day Game Drive & Return to Mwanza
    Enjoy an early breakfast at your camp. Depart for an early morning game drive. This is often the best time for wildlife viewing, as animals are more active in the cooler hours. Your guide will lead you to different sections of the park, exploring wetlands and forested areas where you might spot hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species, including waterfowl and potentially rare sightings like the African fish eagle or Marabou stork. You might also focus on areas where the impressive Cape Eland is often found. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated scenic spot within the park, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the natural surroundings. Embark on a final game drive as you make your way towards the park exit, trying to spot any animals you might have missed earlier. Depart from Burigi Chato National Park. Drive back to Mwanza. Arrive back in Mwanza and transfer to your hotel, concluding your Burigi Chato safari adventure.

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Jul 9, 2025 - Jul 9, 2026

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$1,148
2 people (1 room)
$835
3 people (2 rooms)
$731
4 people (2 rooms)
$679
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Mwanza and ends in Mwanza, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Mwanza and ends in Mwanza, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Offered By

Tiem Tours And Safaris

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Offices In
Tanzania
Size
10+
Member Of
TATO
Tour Types
Safaris And Tours In Tanzania, Mountain Trekking And Beach Holidays
Destinations
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Tiem Tours and Safaris, 

Experience Tanzania`s adventures and Safaris! 

Safaris, Beach Holiday, Treks & Car Hire.


Our Profile
TIEM TOURS AND SAFARIS is an African safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, mountain climbing expeditions, Car hire and beach holidays around Tanzania. Tiem tours offers you a wholesome and distinct insight into the wonders of Tanzania amazingly diverse landscape, wildlife, history and cultural heritage. Our expeditions are crafted by a diverse family and team born-bred in Tanzania, who love the country and care to deliver the finest tour experiences from a native perspective. This natural advantage allows us to introduce and discern to travelers with shared interests the varied authenticity of Tanzania: its people, breathtaking beauty, the power of raw life to its unforgettable sense of wilderness and outback sovereignty.
Clients who have traveled with Tiem tours and those who personally work with us on daily basis or know us from our efforts to give back and make a positive change in Tanzania, easily recognize that we are not the norm: we genuinely care and offer a heartfelt commitment to our guests and to the integration of responsible tourism with wildlife conservation, ecology safeguarding and the wellbeing of indigenous cultural communities.
Tiem tours and safaris runs its operations in its head offices located in Arusha, Tanzania, and has marketing experts in Europe and America. Tiem Tours roots lie in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar, where the business began. Inspiration came from the owners and staff, who have a true love for the country and a deep-seated commitment, not only to preserve Tanzania’s wildlife and natural wonders, but to share them with the rest of the world. Tiem tour has recently expanded into numerous other African destinations partnering with the best suppliers who share the same level of expertise, enthusiasm, and drive.
As an experienced tour operator, we personalize our safaris according to our customers’ tastes and needs. Tiem Tours combines luxury, style, service, and authenticity to provide a unique, exciting adventure and an unforgettable experience. All of our safaris and Treks are conducted
by experienced, responsible, caring and professional guides. Tiem tours and safaris travel are always in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicles.
Our Product
Tour operator – As a tour operator, our aim is to select attractive holiday destinations and activities, and combine them into an easy-to-follow creative and descriptive itinerary that fulfills the stated desires and needs of our clients. Tiem tours has a wide selection of holiday packages to cater to our clients’ tastes and needs. We are also happy to create personalized, tailor-made itineraries so that our clients are sure to get exactly what they want, whether it is for a special occasion, an off-the-beaten-track adventure, or simply a well-needed break. You dream it…Tiem Tours and Safaris will make it happen!!
Safari Vehicle Hiring – Tiem Tours is among the leading companies that can arrange car hire in northern Tanzania. Offering well maintained, fully insured vehicles for self-drive or guided safaris. Tiem tours has 4x4 safari Vehicles (Land cruisers) both stretched Land cruisers which covers seven (7) passengers and non-stretched Land cruiser which covers five (5) passengers. All vehicles have got Radio Call, Power Inverters for Charging and Car Fridges.
“Leaving your holiday in our hands will leave it in your memories forever” 

 

CONTACTS US:

 TIEM TOURS AND SAFARIS, 

HEAD OFFICE: SUYE - MOSHONO

 P.O.BOX 104404 ARUSHA-TANZANIA

 MOBILE: +255 694 000555/WhatsApp 

Email; info@tiemtoursandsafaris.com 

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