Mahale Mountains

About Mahale Mountains National Park

Mahale Is Located In Western Tanzania To The South Of Kigoma Town, It Is Bordering Lake Tanganyika-The World’s Longest, Second Deepest And Least Polluted Freshwater Lake-Harboring An Estimated 1000 Fish Species.

Best time to visit the park

The Dry Season (May -October) Is The Best Period. During This Period, Chimpanzees Are Likely To Be Seen In Big Groups, The Sunshine Illuminates The Fish In The Lake And The Beach Is An Inviting Place To Relax. However, Mahale Mountains National Park Is Accessible All Year Round. A Visit In The Rainy Season Can Also Be A Memorable Experience, Made Remarkable By Views Of The Neighbouring Country DR Congo Across The Water And By Incredible Lightning Storms That Light Up The Lake At Night.

Tourist Attractions

– The Chimpanzees – Chain Of Mountains (Mahale Range) – Forest Fauna And Flora (Angola Colobus, Red Colobus, Red-Tailed And Blue Monkeys, Forest Birds, Alpine Bamboo, Montane Rain Forest Etc). – Beach Along Lake Tanganyika – Local Fishermen – Sun Set On The Lake Horizon

Game Viewing + Activities

Over 60 Chimps Live In The Mahale Mountains And Have Become Habituated To Human Presence Over 2 Decades Of Contact. There Is Also The Opportunity To Observe Leopard, Bushbuck, Bush Pig And A Multitude Of Birds And Butterflies. The Forest Itself Is Unique In That Is Houses 8 Other Species Of Primate, Shyer Forest Mammals, Birds, Butterflies, Giant Vines And Waterfalls.
There Is The Opportunity To Explore The Clear Waters Of Lake Tanganyika, Which Is Said To Contain About 1000 Different Species Of Fish, Including 250 Species Of Cichlid (Colourful Tropical Fish). This Enormous Lake Is Suitable For Fishing, Snorkelling And Kayaking, Activities Which Are Offered At The Various Accommodations.
Tracking The Primates Is The Most Sought After Activity At Mahale, Particularly The Endangered Chimpanzee. A Trek Through The Rainforest Takes Guests To Mahale’s Chimpanzees. Guests Can Sit Quietly And Watch The Chimps Go About Their Daily Lives; Grooming, Wrestling, Bickering, Foraging And Mothering.[

system Is Also An Important Sanctuary To The Continent’s Most Endangered Species, Notably The Black Rhino And The African Wild Dog.

When It Comes To Wildlife Viewing, The Serengeti Is An Unrivaled Park Which Boasts An Impressive Diversity And Number Of Animals. With The Highest Concentration Of Large Predators In The World, With An Estimate Of 9,000 Hyenas, 3,000 Lions, And 1,000 Leopards, Along With The Highest Density Of Cheetahs On The Continent. The Current Estimate Number Of Wildebeests Stands At 1.7 Million, With More Than 200,000 Zebras And About 400,000 Thomas Gazelles.

Things to do

Guided Walk at Crater’s Rim

For Many Of Our Guests, Flying Over The Serengeti In A Hot Air Balloon Is On Their Must-Do List. The Experience Of Witnessing The “Endless Plains” And The Diverse Wildlife From The Sky Will Mark Your Safari As Unforgettable. This Activity Can Be Booked Throughout The Year, Usually Flying From Seronera, Though The Launch Point Can Also Vary Depending On The Season You Will Be Traveling In (E.G. July: Northern Serengeti). After Your Flight, You Will Be Treated To An “Out Of Africa” Breakfast, Served With Sparkling Wine, As You Watch The Plains In All Its Morning Grandour.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]