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Greystoke, Mahale

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It's no exaggeration to say there is nowhere in the world like Greystoke Mahale. Greystoke Mahale sits on a pristine, white sandy beach overlooking the turquoise water of Lake Tanganyika, with the forested slopes of the 8000 ft Mahale Mountains rising behind.

Greystoke affects people in a way that no other place does; perhaps it's because of its remoteness, and because of the mountains rising from the beach at your backs, the wide lake with its many different moods and the feeling that you are the only ones here. With just seven wood and thatch bandas set on the edge of the forest line at the base of the mountains your days can start there, eating breakfast whilst waiting to hear news of the chimpanzees and deciding what to do with your day. Evenings end with sundowners on the rocks of the headland, where drinks are served around the lamp-lit bar whilst the mountains, rising behind camp, disappear into the darkness.

Features

TYPE:
Accommodation
LANGUAGES:
English, Swahili
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
Greystoke thatched rooms (8 rooms)
7
MIN. CHILD AGE:
12
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Adventure
Beach / Coastal
Birding
Fishing
Flora
Hiking
Nature
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Wildlife
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
Bar
Battery Charging Facilities
Communal Dining
Eco Friendly
Library
Vegetarian
ROOM FACILITIES:
Balcony / Deck
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Mosquito Nets
Pure Cotton Linen
Shower
Verandah
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
24-hour Security
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Bird Watching
Boating
Catch-and-release Fishing
Fishing
Game Viewing
Kayaking
Walks (Guided)
ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
Beach
Boating
Catch-and-release Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking / Paddling
Walks (Guided)
FRIENDLY:
Honeymoon
Leisure
Romance
Vegetarian
GUIDANCE:
Sole Use Available
Triple for Children Available

Room

Greystoke thatched rooms (8 rooms)

The eight A-frame bandas at Greystoke are entirely in-keeping with the setting. When Roland Purcell established his camp here, he was conscious of the responsibility of ensuring a light footprint. Built of thatch and salvaged dhow wood, each of the open-fronted rooms is tucked into the treeline, almost invisible to the passing fishermen in their small canoes. The rooms all have verandahs and an upstairs chill-out lounge with views across the white sand to the vastness of Lake Tanganyika.

The rooms are open-fronted with great canvas drapes which can be closed in the event of a storm. The twin or double beds nestle beneath a canopied net. A dressing area leads on to an en-suite bathroom. There's running water here, with showers on demand 24/7 and a flush loo. The rich foliage that gives the camp such character can be enjoyed while you are showering in privacy.

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