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Tanzania destination guide
Mahale National Park
Mahale National Park brings together Chimpanzee tracking in forested mountains, Lake Tanganyika beaches and clear water, and Kayaking, dhow trips or lake activities where offered, making it a strong FIT building block for tailor-made African journeys.
Location
Tanzania
Western Tanzania
Destination type
National Park
Curated safari and travel experiences
Recommended stay
3 days
Timing can be adjusted in your custom itinerary
Plan your visit
June to October for drier trekking and clearer lake conditions; chimpanzee viewing varies naturally with forest movement.
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Destination overview
Why visit Mahale National Park
Mahale National Park is a remote forested mountain park on Lake Tanganyika, combining chimpanzee tracking, beach downtime, clear-water scenery and one of Africa’s most magical wilderness settings. Mahale is intimate and dreamlike: rainforest slopes drop to clear lake water, with forest calls behind the camp and sunset over the mountains of the Congo across the lake.
The destination’s strongest attractions include Chimpanzee tracking in forested mountains, Lake Tanganyika beaches and clear water, Kayaking, dhow trips or lake activities where offered, Remote fly-in exclusivity, and Forest birding and primate diversity. Travellers can experience Chimpanzee tracking with park guides, Lake swimming, kayaking or boat excursions where conditions allow, Forest walks and birding, and Beach relaxation after safari, with the programme shaped around the season, lodge location, access route and client pace.
For FIT design, Mahale National Park works best as a 3-night component within a tailor-made Tanzania itinerary. It combines naturally with Katavi National Park, Ruaha National Park, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar. Mahale is best known for chimpanzees, with other primates, forest birds, butterflies and lake life adding to the experience.
Chimpanzee tracking in forested mountains
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