Mahale National Park

Mahale National Park is located on the shores of they shadowy blue Lake Tanganyika 120 kilometres south of Kigoma. The park takes its name from the chain of dramatic mountains that bisects the park north to south.

With more than 700 Chimpanzees, Mahale is considered one of the best parks in Africa in which to see this amazing primate.  The area is also inhabited by a wide range of animal species including Elephant, giraffe, Cape Buffalo and Lion. It is also one of the best beach locations in the world with superb swimming, sailing, snorkelling and fishing on the vast blue freshwater lake.

Mahale is now easily reached by scheduled flights at least four times a week

Lodges in Mahale

Greystoke Mahale

Set in one of the most beautiful, remote and dramatic locations, Greystoke Camp can be found on the edge of a white sand beach at the base of the Mahale Mountains. The camp manages to combine great style with a serious and ecologically sound approach to operating. This is truly a hideaway in a raw Read More

Kungwe Tented Camp

Kungwe Tented Camp is located on a stretch of beach just below the Nkungwe Mountain overlooking the waters of Lake Tanganyika. The 8 tents are built on raised wooden platforms overlooking the lake. Each tent is spacious and traditionally built, with an en suite bathroom and flush toilet. Mosquito nets enclose the beds and each tent Read More