Mahale Mountains National Park
Western Circuit Chimpanzees

Mahale Mountains National Park

National Park · Lake Tanganyika · May - Oct · 4 tours

Mahale Mountains National Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika protects chimpanzees in montane forest - reached by boat or light aircraft for an exclusive primate safari.

Daily guided treks track habituated chimpanzee communities through pristine forest, with afternoons spent on the lake's white sand beaches.

Mahale pairs with Katavi for the ultimate western Tanzania wilderness circuit.

Best time to visit: May - Oct dry season for chimp trekking

Recommended duration: 3 - 5 days (fly-in from Dar or Arusha)

Entry cost: Park fees from approx. $80 / adult / day; trekking permits included

Key Attractions

  • Wild chimpanzee trekking
  • Lake Tanganyika beaches
  • Forest hiking
  • Greystoke Mahale lodge
  • Endemic forest birds

Activities

  • Chimpanzee trekking
  • Forest walks
  • Lake swimming & kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Bird watching

Safari Packages

3 Days Safari to Mahale National Park
Safari

3 Days Safari to Mahale National Park

Price on request

Mahale Mountains National Park is famous for its large chimpanzee population is located in western Tanzania on the dramatic shores of Lake Tanganyika. With forested slopes, the par

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4 Days Safari to Mahale National Park
Safari

4 Days Safari to Mahale National Park

Price on request

Mahale Mountains National Park is famous for its large chimpanzee population is located in western Tanzania on the dramatic shores of Lake Tanganyika. With forested slopes, the par

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5 - 6 Days Safari to Mahale National Park
Safari

5 - 6 Days Safari to Mahale National Park

Price on request

Mahale Mountains National Park is famous for its large chimpanzee population is located in western Tanzania on the dramatic shores of Lake Tanganyika. With forested slopes, the par

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5 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday
5 Days

5 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday

From $1,450 / person

Stone Town culture, spice farms and Indian Ocean beach relaxation - the perfect post-safari unwind.

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