Mahale Mountains
National Park
Mahale Mountains National Park is located in the west of the Tanzania, approx
126kms south of Kigoma town, on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. The park
covers an area of approx 1610 km². It is a remote park that can only be
reach by plane or boat. There are no roads and wildlife viewing is safely
carried out on foot with a guide.
Chimpanzee tracking in Mahale is the
main attraction and is always given high priority. Other wildlife you may see
include
elephant,
buffalo, antelope,
giraffe,
leopard and
lion, plus the park has recorded over 350
different species of birds.
Most people visiting Mahale Mountains
National Park will also include a safari to
Gombe Stream and
Katavi National Parks, lying north and south
of Mahale.
The best time of the year for a
safari in Mahale Mountains National Park is
between mid May to mid October, which is the dry season. The national park is
open all year round and a visit at any time of the year will be rewarding.
There is limited accommodation in the park, so you would need to book in
advance.
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