Track Chimps & Other Primates in the Mahale Mountains on Lake Tanganyika
A legendary location among lovers of primates, Greystoke Mahale enjoys an idyllic location for an encounter with some of Africa's last wild chimpanzees. Roughly 1,000 individuals live in Mahale Mountains National Park, some of which have been habituated to humans so that we are able to track them and often can get remarkably close. A permanent research center was established in the region 1965 as an extension of Jane Goodall's work with chimpanzees just north at Gombe Stream. Greystoke Mahale sits on the fringe of the rain forest fronting a secluded beach on sapphire-blue Lake Tanganyika, the deepest of East Africa's rift valley lakes. Since it can only be accessed by boat, it promises guests a rare experience of remote mountain wilderness.
Trip Highlights
- Tanzania's Best Chimpanzee HabitatTravel by traditional dhow across Lake Tanganyika to renowned Greystoke Mahale, a striking lakeside camp set within Tanzania's best chimp habitat
- Three Separate Chimp TreksJoin expert guides to track endangered chimpanzees on three separate hiking expeditions into Mahale Mountains National Park
- Multitude of Shoreline ActivitiesEnjoy a host of activities around camp including waterfall hikes, swimming, kayaking, dhow sailing or just relaxing on your private balcony overlooking the sandy beach
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