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MAHALE MOUNTAINS

NATIONAL PARK

1613 sq kms(623 sq miles) Mahale epitomises a remote tropical paradise. Famous for its chimp trekking you will find yourself immersed in the magical sights and sounds of Mahale’s stunning tropical forest. Mahale Mountains forms part of the Western Circuit of Tanzania

fast facts

attractions

 

  • Chimpanzees
  • Mountains, valleys, waterfalls and streams
  • Lake Tanganyika
  • Snorkeling with Cichlids(colourful fish)

activities

 
  • Trekking – chimpanzee
  • Walking safari – waterfalls, streams.
  • Swimming/snorkeling
  • Boat safari

park information

Mahale Mountains National Park is a breathtaking combination of deserted beaches, crystal clear waters, emerald green forest and vast and dramatic mountain scenery. It is one of Africa’s most stunning, exclusive and unforgettable destinations. The Mahale Mountains form a beautiful backdrop to the sandy bays and rocky shores of Lake Tanganyika. The mountains are  cloaked in forests that are home to a wealth of wildlife, including leopards, warthogs, porcupines, otters, an array of reptiles and birds, and no less than nine primate species that the park is famed for.

One group of Mahale chimps, the Mimikire clan have been habituated to human visitors by a Japanese research project founded in the 1960’s. This group of chimps is currently led by the alpha chimp called Alofu. His clan numbers around 56 chimps. The chimps are free living and wild, traveling where and where they want, they are however, relaxed near people making it possible to track and observe them from quite close quarters.

Tracking the chimps in Mahale is a magical experience. During your hike to reach the chimps you will find yourself immersed in the magical sights and sounds of Mahale’s stunning tropical forest. Large, vibrant butterflies flit above the crystal clear streams, birds flutter and call amidst the undergrowth and monkeys hoot and grunt as they play and crash about the forest canopy.

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