Occupied by many animals including a myriad of primates, bushbuck, bush pig, leopard, and amazing birdlife. Hiking into the forest in search of the chimpanzees is unforgettable and a true highlight. Starlit dinners on the beach, and sundowners on the dhow. Kayaking in the gin clear waters of the lake.
Our iconic camp is strung along the Kangwena Beach on the edge of Lake Tanganyika in the Mahale Mountains National Park, with the forested peaks rising dramatically behind camp. This is as remote as you can get in Western Tanzania.
GPS COORDS:
6° 8’25.69″S, 29°44’1.35″E.
OPEN:
Year round except for April & May.
The six open fronted double bandas are set the edge of the forest and base of the mountains, looking out over the beach and lake. The bandas have been built using reclaimed dhows from the lake shore and each has its own unique character and outlook. There is a mezzanine top floor level which can accommodate a child over 8 – but please see rules on chimping for children. En-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flush loos.
The magical forests of the Mahale Mountains are beyond the imagination. Occupied by many animals including a myriad of primates, bushbuck, bush pig, leopard, and amazing birdlife. Hiking into the forest in search of the chimpanzees is unforgettable and a true highlight. Starlit dinners on the beach, and sundowners on the dhow. Kayaking in the gin clear waters of the lake.
Children of 8 and over at Greystoke Mahale, but please note that children under the age of 12 are not allowed to view the chimpanzees.
Mahale & Katavi are over 500kms from Arusha which makes access challenging. Shared Charter flights every Monday & Thursday 0800 from Arusha / (Serengeti at supplement) / Tabora (refuel & loo stop) / Katavi / Mahale / Tabora / (Serengeti at supplement) / returning to Arusha 1800. Additional scheduled flights are also available to/from the South/Dar/ Zanzibar. We can also arrange private charters throughout the region. Transfers between Mahale airstrip & camp are by boat (an hour and a half).