Lake Tanganyika and western Tanzania

Lake Tanganyika and western Tanzania

The Mahale Mountains is an extraordinarily beautiful national park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Apart from sheer natural beauty, chimp tracking is the chief attraction. Thanks to Jane Goodall’s pioneering research in the 1960s the wild chimpanzees are habituated and guided walks offer a good chance of encountering them. Katavi National Park is a remote classic dry season reserve. It contains large tracts of Miombo woodland crossed by a number of rivers, each with wide floodplains. Between May and November, these open floodplains attract abundant game, allowing for superb wildlife viewing.

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Wilds of the West - Tanzania
A journey of discovery to the far west of Tanzania and a world of great lakes, mighty rivers and lush forests. See chimpanzees in the wild and stay on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

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Camps (1)

Chada Katavi (Bush Camp)
Katavi National Park is reputed to be one of the wildest places on earth. Accommodation at Chada Katavi consists of just six large safari tents with ensuite bathrooms (long drop toilets and bucket showers).

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Greystoke Mahale (Classic Lodge)
Greystoke Mahale enjoys a breathtaking position on a golden beach along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, sheltered by the lush forest of the Mahale Mountains. This isolated setting is home to the world’s largest known population of chimpanzees.