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Mahale MountainsNational Park
On the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Mahale Mountains is one of the world's premier chimpanzee tracking destinations. Around 800 habituated chimps roam the forested slopes of these re…
Best Time to VisitJuly to October for dry season; best chimp tracking May to October
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Overview
Mahale Mountains National Park
On the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Mahale Mountains is one of the world's premier chimpanzee tracking destinations. Around 800 habituated chimps roam the forested slopes of these remote mountains.
Park Highlights
01One of only two places to track wild chimps in Tanzania
02Lake Tanganyika — the world's longest and second deepest lake
03Pristine mountain rainforest descending to white sand beaches
04No roads — accessible only by boat or small plane
05Snorkeling with 250+ endemic cichlid fish species
06Intimate camps with maximum 12 guests
Best Time to Visit
July to October for dry season; best chimp tracking May to October
Climate
Tropical with high humidity, moderated by the lake and altitude
Location
TZ, Western Tanzania
6.1000° S, 29.9167° E
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ChimpanzeeRed Colobus MonkeyBlue MonkeyBrush-tailed PorcupineGiant Forest SquirrelPalm CivetBushbuckBlue Duiker
Activities
Chimpanzee trackingSnorkelingKayakingFishingForest hikingBeach relaxation
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