Overview
Mahale is remote, expensive and utterly worth it: a thousand-strong chimp community in forested mountains rising straight from a white-sand lakeshore. Fly-in access, an intimate camp, and days split between chimp treks and the lake.
Highlights
- Three days of chimpanzee trekking
- Remote fly-in location — very few visitors
- Beach and forest in one place
- Kayaking and snorkelling on Lake Tanganyika
- Expert trackers and guides
Itinerary
Day 1
Flight to Mahale airstrip, boat to camp, lakeside sunset.
Day 2–3
Chimpanzee treks, kayaking, fishing village visit and lake swimming.
Day 4
Final trek or morning on the lake, flight back.
What's included
- Return flights
- Boat transfers
- Tented camp, full board
- Chimp permits and guided treks
- Kayaks and snorkelling gear
What's excluded
- Drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Pick-up information
Flights from Arusha or Dar es Salaam, usually via a shared charter — we arrange everything.
What to bring
- · Hiking shoes
- · Long trousers
- · Swimwear
- · Rain jacket
- · Insect repellent
Frequently asked
Why is it expensive?
Access is by light aircraft and the camp hosts very few guests — the cost buys one of Africa's last truly wild places.
