Mahale Mountains National Park

Immersion in the world of monkeys

Country

Tanzania

Regions

Lac Tanganyika

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À vivre

Overlooked by the Mahale Mountains, this largely untouched national park — accessible only by boat — holds the highest density of primates in Africa, home to around a thousand chimpanzees as well as colobus monkeys, yellow baboons, warthogs and blue butterflies. Walking or sailing are the only means of getting around, allowing for a far more natural and immersive experience of local wildlife. For the more adventurous, climbing Mount Nkungwe, over 2,000 metres high, is an option, while those seeking quieter moments can swim among the countless cichlids of Lake Tanganyika.

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Safari à Greystoke Mahale, Tanzanie © Nomad

Kungwe Beach Lodge, Tanzanie

Safari à Greystoke Mahale, Tanzanie © Nomad

Kungwe Beach Lodge, Tanzanie

Seasons

Our seasonal advice

Chimpanzees tend to gather near the lake during the rainy seasons, from February to June and from November to mid-December, making them easier to spot. For photographers, the dry seasons, from July to October and late December, are preferable.

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