Region
Western Tanzania
Size
1,613 km²
Best Time
July – October
Coordinates
-6.15, 29.85
Overview
Tracking wild chimpanzees through montane rainforest, then swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika.
Mahale is one of the most remote and beautiful parks in Africa. Reachable only by small plane and dhow, its forested peaks rise straight from the shore of Lake Tanganyika — the world's second-deepest lake.
The park protects around 1,000 wild chimpanzees, including the 60-strong Mimikere ('M') group habituated for research since the 1960s. Guided treks lead visitors deep into the forest to spend an hour with our closest relatives.
Afternoons are for kayaking, snorkelling with cichlid fish, or reading a book in a hammock on the beach — an unusual pairing of adventure and pure barefoot luxury.
Highlights
- Wild chimpanzee trekking
- Lake Tanganyika beach camps
- Snorkelling with endemic cichlids
- Kayaking and dhow sailing
Getting There
Charter flight from Arusha or Ruaha to Mahale airstrip (~4 hrs including refuel), then 1 hr dhow transfer.
Wildlife
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