Mahale National Park

Overview

Mahale National Park is located in Western part of Tanzania on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, deepest lakes in the world. The park holds and protect the largest known population of chimpanzees, the jungle and the mountains. The establishment of this park was a demonstration of the government’s dedication to protecting the chimpanzee population and continuation of the work of Japanese researchers who pioneered to study primates, particularly the chimpanzees as the park is home to almost 9 species
Not only does Mahale National Park holds a unique combination of forest, mountains and a Lake but also holds a variety of bird species and over 30 butterflies species and wild animals . No commercial fishing is allowed within 1.5 kilometers of Lake Tanganyika’s shoreline to protect the lake’s native fish.
It is rewarding to visit the park since you may go on a game drive, chimp trekking, hiking, snorkeling, and watch birds.

Things to see in Mahale Mountains National Park

• Forest fauna and flora
• The Chimpanzees
• Mahale Mountains
• Lake Tanganyika
• Sandy beaches
• Rivers and waterfalls
• Ujiji historical sites
• Local fishermen
• Sun set on the Lake horizon

Things to do in Mahale Mountains National Park

• Chimp trekking
• Walking safari
• Hiking to the Park’s highest point “Nkungwe” (8,069ft) held sacred by the local Tongwe people.
• Boating
• Diving and Snorkeling
• Sports fishing
• Canoeing