
Duration
7 Days
Pace
Challenging
Service
Full Concierge
"Mahale Mountains National Park is one of the most remote and spectacular places in Africa."
Accessible only by light aircraft or boat across Lake Tanganyika, this extraordinary park is home to over 1,000 wild chimpanzees and pristine montane forest. Tracking habituated chimp communities through the jungle is an encounter that reduces even the most seasoned adventurer to tears.
Jun–Oct
Travel Style
Bespoke & Private
Fly from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma then boat across Tanganyika to the lodge.
Accommodation
Mahale lake-shore lodge
Dining
Lunch, Dinner
Trek into the forest with expert trackers — first encounter with the chimp community.
Accommodation
Mahale lake-shore lodge
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Deeper jungle trek following the larger chimp groups into the montane forest.
Accommodation
Mahale lake-shore lodge
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend extended time with a habituated group observing social dynamics and tool use.
Accommodation
Mahale lake-shore lodge
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Snorkel the crystal-clear lake and swim with endemic cichlid fish.
Accommodation
Mahale lake-shore lodge
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning trek then afternoon birding in the forest canopy.
Accommodation
Mahale lake-shore lodge
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Boat to Kigoma, fly out to Dar es Salaam.
Accommodation
None
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch
A glimpse into the extraordinary moments that await on this journey.


Private all-inclusive experience
Bespoke Planning Available
Private Journey
Exclusive to your party
Expert Guidance
Master-level safari guides
Elite Support
24/7 on-ground concierge