Mahale Mountains National Park
Why we like it
Sanctuary for some of the last wild chimpanzees in Africa; Stunning Lake Tanganyika scenery; Abundant rainforest wildlife; Variety of unique safari activities
Facts & Figures
Park / Reserve Size: | 1650 sq. km |
Reserve Type: | National Park |
Big 5: | No |
Specialist Specie: | Chimpanzee |
Malaria Area: | Yes |
Nearest Town: | Kigoma |
Accommodation in Mahale Mountains National Park
Greystoke Lodge, Mahale
Greystoke Mahale is a magical luxury safari camp perched on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania’s Mahale Mountains National Park. The adventure starts before guests even reach the camp- after transferring to Mahale, a large wooden dhow is used to carry guests over to the camp. The camp’s main area is made up of a thatch-roofed main lodge with…
Tours and Activities in Mahale Mountains National Park
Aspect X: Tanzania Western Aspects Tour
Go where very few have been, and experience what very few have experienced. This seasonal safari tour (June–November) is all about getting to the remotest places in Tanzania. You will be flown in to the different reserves, which would normally take several days to get to if travelling by land. Katavi is simply magical, and is full of big game-…
Mahale and Gombe Chimpanzee Safari Tour
According to the World Wildlife Fund, Africa's wild chimpanzees are classified as an endangered species. Their distribution is restricted to Africa, in only a handful of countries. One of those countries is Tanzania. Gombe Stream National Park and Mahale Mountains National Park are both located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, one of Africa's Great Lakes. Both are sanctuaries for…
Lookout for
Lion
Leopard
African Wild Dog
Buffalo
Giraffe
Roan Antelope
Warthog
Key Species
MAMMALS
Chimpanzee
Colobus Monkey
Blue Monkey
Yellow Baboon
Red-tailed Monkey
BRIDS
African Fish Eagle
Livingstone's Turaco
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
Stuhlmann's Starling
REPTILES
Olive Sand Snake
TREES
Alpine Bamboo
HABITAT TYPES
Tropical Rainforest
Savannah
Miombo Woodland
Wildlife Ratings
Big 5: | 4 |
Mammals: | 8 |
Birds: | 7 |
Reptiles: | 5 |
Trees: | 8 |