4 Day Mahale Mountain National Park - Chimpanzee Trekking - Greystokes

Greystoke Mahale – Wild Chimpanzees, Barefoot Luxury on Lake Tanganyika

Escape to Greystoke Mahale, a remote slice of barefoot luxury on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, where forested mountains tumble straight into turquoise water and wild chimpanzees are your most famous neighbours. Accessible only by boat, this castaway-style camp in Mahale Mountains National Park offers one of Africa’s most exclusive wildlife experiences: tracking habituated chimpanzee families through ancient rainforest, guided by expert trackers who read every call, nest and footprint.

Between chimp treks, you’ll return to a refined yet relaxed haven of rustic-chic beach bandas, candlelit dinners on the sand and sundowners with your feet in the lake. Spend your days kayaking along the shoreline, cruising by dhow at sunset, swimming in crystal-clear water or simply watching the forest meet the beach from a shaded daybed. For travellers seeking a luxury, low-footprint chimpanzee “safari” in one of Tanzania’s most beautiful and remote corners, Greystoke Mahale is pure, unforgettable magic.

Key Highlights – Greystoke Mahale Chimpanzee Safari

• Track wild, habituated chimpanzees in Mahale Mountains National Park with expert guides

• Stay in luxury, open-fronted bandas set right on a pristine Lake Tanganyika beach

• Arrive and depart by boat transfer, enhancing the castaway, off-the-grid feel

• Enjoy a unique “safari” that swaps 4x4s for forest trekking, dhow cruises and kayaking

• Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika between activities

• Soak up spectacular scenery where rainforest-clad peaks meet turquoise lake shores

• Intimate, low-density camp offering a highly personalised, exclusive experience

• Perfect add-on to a classic Tanzania big game safari in the Serengeti or Ngorongoro

• Ideal for couples, photographers and wildlife lovers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime primate encounter