Mahale Mountains National Park is a Tanzania National Park Located in the Kigoma region of Uvinza District in Tanzania and the National Park lies at the shores of the famous Lake Tanganyika the second longest and deepest lake in the World, The Park was named after the Mahale Mountains which ranges at the borders of this Park. Mahale Mountains National Park covers an area of 1650 square kilometers and is one of the two only protected areas for chimpanzees in Tanzania.
Mahale contains the largest protected population of eastern chimpanzees with over 340 bird species that also inhabit Mahal. The park is remote and not easy to access due to its size and where chimpanzees and lions co-exist, the park was established in 1985 and is renowned for its dense population of primates, however, this Park can only be accessed by Air or Water whereby chartered flights are from Arusha or Dar es salaam and stop at Katavi National Park which is neighboring national Park to Mahala and the route to Mahale Mountains.
Attractions and activities at Mahala National Park
Face to Face Chimpanzees
Mahala National Park has the most active chimpanzees’ visitors can face these amazing creatures and learn about them and how they inhabit and create memories and enjoy the incredible wildlife experience it offers, Chimpanzee treks are done under the Guidance of Guides who are experienced and knowledgeable about these primates.
Nomad greystoke Mahala
Spending nights at the breathtaking Greystoke Lodge in Mahala and waking up on scenic views and the beautiful sunset above Lake Tanganyika, as you spend your morning exploring the beauty of the park’s impenetrable forests, delicious and romantic dinners in a splendid setting along the shores of the famous Lake, all these create memories, and give an unforgettable experience to does who visit the Park
BIRDS
Mahala Mountain Homes over 340 bird species that were recorded within the park, including other of Lake Tanganyika that can be spotted while you’re in the Park that has made Mahala a paradise of bird watchers, visitors are able to spot /view different birds while they fly on the top of the lake and
These among other different activities that can be carried out while in Mahala offer a great and beautiful experience that every visitor would like to have and enjoy
