Category: Mahale

Lake Tanganyika

Lake Tanganyika is the world's longest freshwater lake and the second deepest after Baikal, running about 673 kilometres north to south and reaching 1,470 metres down, and it forms the western edge of Mahale Mountains National Park in Tanzania. Visitors…
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Forested Valleys & Streams

The forested valleys and streams of Mahale Mountains National Park are the corridors visitors walk on guided forest walks and chimpanzee trekking safaris, running from the beaches on Lake Tanganyika up into montane forest. Camps offer these walks daily as…
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Guided Forest Walks in Mahale National Park

Guided forest walks in Mahale National Park are two to three hour walks inland from the camp beaches along stream valleys, accompanied by a guide and an armed ranger, and normally included in the inclusive camp rate. They suit anyone…
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Mount Nkungwe (~2,462m, highest peak)

Mount Nkungwe is the highest point in Mahale Mountains National Park, rising to roughly 2,462 metres and climbed as a two or three day trekking expedition with an armed park ranger and overnight camping. Trekkers start near Kansyana or park…
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