Highlights
What We Love
- Trekking habituated chimpanzees in a pristine rainforest
- Kayaking and boating in beautiful Lake Tanganyika
- Serene sunset walks on the golden sandy beach
When To Visit
Peak Season: June to October
The chimpanzees tend to stay nearer the lake, making them easier to find with shorter trekking times
Green Season: November to December – Annual short rains March to May – Annual long rains
The cooler weather makes for more comfortable treks amid an abundance of butterflies, birds and blooms
Overview
Combine a gorgeous beach of gently lapping waves and romantic open-air huts with some of the best chimpanzee trekking in the world and you have Mahale Lodge. Situated on the undulating shores of Lake Tanganyika in Mahale Mountains National Park, it is perfect for adventurous travellers who want to be among the few to spend time with habituated chimp families, being amused by their antics and awed by their athleticism.
But chimpanzees aren’t the only wildlife here, let alone the only primates. Beyond the lakeside forest are open grasslands with elephants, lions and antelope – and very few vehicles so you’ll likely have many sightings all to yourself. The lake is a playground for kayaking and catch-and-release fishing – never mind pure relaxation…
Facilities
- Lounge
- Dining room
- Bar
- Internet access
- Charging facilities
- Library
- Laundry service
- Outside fireplace
Tent Features
- Deck
- Indoor shower
- Wi-Fi
- Beverage station
- Lounge
Activities
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Game drives
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Birding
- Catch-and-release fishing