Mahale Mountains National Park

Western Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika · altitude 773–2,462 m · best time: May–October

Mahale is one of Africa's most beautiful and remote parks, where forested mountains plunge into the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika.

Mahale is one of Africa's most beautiful and remote parks, where forested mountains plunge into the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika. It protects one of the largest populations of wild chimpanzees, and trekking to observe them in their forest home is the park's signature experience. After chimp trekking, visitors can snorkel or kayak in the lake's clear waters. Mahale is reached only by light aircraft and boat, making it an exclusive, far-flung adventure.

FAQs

Can you see chimpanzees in Mahale?
Yes — Mahale offers some of the best wild chimpanzee trekking in Africa, observing habituated chimps in their natural forest habitat.
How do you get to Mahale Mountains?
Mahale is remote and reached by light aircraft followed by a boat transfer along Lake Tanganyika, making it an exclusive destination.

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