Greystoke Mahale Fly-In | Tanzania | Western National Parks

Mahale Mountains National Park is 1,613 sq km of wilderness and rainforest on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Western Tanzania. This safari features an informally luxurious retreat in the sanctuary of the remote Mahale National Park, home to the world's largest chimpanzee population. The Mahale Mountains rise behind Greystoke Camp, which fronts the clear waters of the lake. Seventy chimps live in the mountains within hiking distance of the camp, and have become habituated to human presence over two decades. Every day you can trek in the tropical rainforest to observe our closest relatives as they groom, wrestle and forage across the leafy floor.

Meals	Fully Inclusive
Accommodation	Luxury
Departure Dates	On Request
Transport	Light aircraft transfers
Price Includes	All meals, most local drinks, accommodation, transfers, walks and activities.
Price Excludes	International flights, visas, items of a personal nature.
Minimum Number	2
Climate	Tropical climate with two rainy seasons from November to January and from late March to April.
Best time to go	The dry season (May-October) is best for forest walks which allow you to track the chimpanzees.
Health Requirements	Anti-Malarial precautions essential
Combines well with	Luxury mobile safaris in the Serengeti, walking safaris or a mixture of small camps and fly-camping.
Other Ideas	Those on a more modest budget might substitute Nkungwe Tented Camp in Mahale for Greystoke. It is also possible to fly from Greystoke on to Dar es Salaam or the Selous instead of returning to Arusha.
Notes

Day 1 : 4 nights Greystoke Camp.
Fly from Arusha to Mahale, then transfer by sailing dhow to Greystoke Camp, a suitably romantic introduction to a bewitching place. Snorkelling, fishing, swimming, and sundowners on the dhow are all part of the afternoon activities, following a few hours trekking the chimpanzees through the rainforest in the cool of the day. Seventy chimps live in the mountains close to camp, and have become habituated to human presence over two decades. The mess, with its lounging cushions, rare books and specialist primate library, has decks that look out to every point of the compass. Guest rooms are simple but luxuriously so, with en suite bucket showers and all the necessities for a relaxing stay.

Day 5 : Return to Arusha.
Light Aircraft charter flight back to Arusha for onward arrangements.

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