Description: Mahale National Park is home to some of the last remaining wild chimpanzees: a population of roughly 800. Tracking the chimps is a fascinating experience.

It’s likely that you will observe them grooming each other in small groups, squabbling noisily, or bounding from tree to tree swinging on vines.

Watching a mother chimp with her offspring is truly remarkable. Difficult to reach and relatively expensive, Mahale has few visitors each year. And although chimpanzees are admittedly the main attraction, the park supports a diverse forest fauna, including troops of red colobus, red-tailed and blue monkeys, and a colorful array of forest birds.

You can also take a dip in the unbelievably clear waters of the world’s longest, second-deepest and least-polluted freshwater lake!

Location: Can only be reached by shared charter flight from Arusha. Combines well with a visit to Katavi National Park.

Things 2 Do: Chimpanzee Trekking, Hiking, Swimming/Snorkeling and Fishing

Time: Requires 3 or 4 night visit. Avoid Apr-May rainy season, though the November rains can be managed.

Animals: Chimpanzees, Red Colobus, Red-Tailed and Blue Monkeys and many colorful Birds.

Accommodations

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Mango Tree Park Bandas

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Greystoke Mahale
Kungwe Beach Lodge

Barbara W. (USA)

April 21, 2026

“I thought it well-run and organized. It is a scary venture, heading into a completely different environment and culture. We never felt lost or abandoned or at any time unsettled or unsafe. And this was entirely because of the on site staff and our guide. This supports the company’s description that while the infrastructure may be managed by folks both in the US and in TZ, the training and support of the staff to care for us and manage our trip was incredible. Even with a minor medical need for antibiotics way in the midst of the Serengeti, our guide was in touch with A2T staff and arranged a stop in at a local remote clinic to get what we needed. We didn’t miss a moment of our adventure and our companion received excellent medical care. We moved around a lot and yet we never had transportation glitches or hotel issues. It was seamless.”