Mahale Mountains National Park is one of Tanzania’s most extraordinary yet underrated safari destinations. It is one of only two places in the country where you can trek wild chimpanzees, offering a rare and intimate encounter with our closest relatives in their natural habitat.
Set along the crystal-clear shores of Lake Tanganyika — the world’s longest and second-deepest freshwater lake — Mahale combines rainforest adventure with idyllic beach relaxation. Days here are spent tracking one of the park’s habituated chimpanzee families through lush forest canopies, followed by tranquil afternoons on the sand or at your lakeside lodge.
Beyond chimp trekking, Lake Tanganyika offers boat cruises to the Kipili Islands, snorkeling or diving in gin-clear waters, kayaking, fishing, or simply unwinding on a pristine beach just steps from your room.
For travellers seeking a blend of adventure and serenity — where primate encounters meet barefoot luxury — Mahale is an experience like no other in East Africa.
