Tanzania Lake Tanganyika shore 1 tour

Mahale Mountains National Park

Chimpanzee tracking on the white-sand shore of Lake Tanganyika — reached only by boat or bush flight.

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Country

Tanzania

Region

Lake Tanganyika shore

Best time

May–October (dry)

About Mahale Mountains National Park

Mahale covers 1,613 km² along the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. Its star attraction is the M-group, a 60-strong habituated community of eastern chimpanzees studied since 1965 by Japanese primatologists. Trekking is a full-day forest slog from a beachside camp — the reward is sitting within metres of chimpanzees against a backdrop of 2,462 m forested peaks rising straight from the lake.

Highlights

  • Habituated M-group chimpanzees
  • White-sand lake beaches
  • Lake Tanganyika 2nd deepest lake
  • Access only by boat or bush flight
  • Kayaking + snorkelling

Best time to visit

May–October (dry)

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