Mahale Mountains National Park is located in western parts of Tanzania and it is just along the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika. This park covers approximately 1,613 square kilometers and well known for its remote and unspoiled beauty.

Mahale Mountains National Park was established in 1985 and this was with a great aim to protect its chimpanzee population and the surrounding ecosystem. Amongst all Tanzania National Parks, Mahale is famous for chimpanzees. Mahale Mountains National Park has the world’s largest protected population (approx. 700-1000) of the eastern subspecies of Chimpanzee. And with years that have gone by, Mahale Mountains national park has been a great Tanzania safari destination.

Want to get to Mahale Moutains national park? There are various transport means available including: Air, Boat and Road. Hence making it easy to access this park to all those that may wish to visit it in Tanzania.

• By Air – Fly from Arusha or Dar es Salaam to Kigoma, followed by a boat or charter flight to Mahale National Park.

• By Boat – Travel from Kigoma to Mahale via a boat ride across Lake Tanganyika.

• By Road – A long but adventurous road trip journey from Kigoma with lots of scenic features to see along the way.

Mahale national park is mostly known for its high population of chimpanzees in Africa. Despite of this, this park is also home to numerous wildlife such as;

• Primates – Red colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and blue monkeys, Chimpanzees.
• Mammals – Leopards, warthogs, bushbucks, and small antelope species.
• Aquatic Life in Mahale National Park– Hippos and crocodiles along Lake Tanganyika’s shoreline in Tanzania.
• Birdlife – Over 350 bird species in this game park, making it a birdwatcher’s haven.

Mahale National Park is known to have a tropical climate with two main seasons in Tanzania. These are Dry Season (June – October): Cool and dry and best time to visit Mahale National Park. Secondly, the wet Season (November – May): Warm and humid therefore the worst time to visit Mahale Mountains National Park. This is because of minimal animal sightings. Both of these seasons are great to explore this Tanzania National park because they all offer various experiences.

Visitors to Mahale National Park can enjoy a variety of Tanzania safari tour activities, including:

• Chimpanzee Trekking
• Boat Safaris
• Hiking & Nature Walks
• Snorkeling & Swimming
• Fishing
• Birdwatching.
• Scenic Sunsets – Witness breathtaking views over Lake Tanganyika.

Accommodation options in Mahale National Park are limited but offer exclusive and immersive experiences. Some of these accommodations  in this park include;

• Greystoke Mahale
• Kungwe Beach Lodge
• Budget Camping Options

Hence making staying at the Mahale Mountains national park easy, comfortable and affordable for all classes of people that is luxury/private, mid-range and budget tourists.