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Greystoke Mahale

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Greystoke Mahale: Chimp Haven on Lake Tanganyika

Imagine sailing down the shoreline ofTanganyika, the world’s second-deepestfreshwater lake, to find a secluded beach andiconic luxury lodge.

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Why it's unique

An unreal escape on the shores of massive Lake Tanganyika, Mahale is just south of Gombe Stream National Park, where Jane Goodall conducted her chimpanzee research.

Surrounded by a stunning jungle canvas and Mahale Mountains National Park, this region is one of the best places in Africa for chimpanzee trekking. Arrive at Greystoke Mahale by boat on a secluded beach, where the iconic thatched lodge awaits. Beyond chimp tracking, explore the area with waterfall hikes, kayak adventures on Lake Tanganyika, and encounters with the famous pelican, “Big Bird.”

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The stay

Greystoke Mahale at a glance.

Type: Tented Camp
Ideal For: Couples
Experience: Wildlife Viewing
Geography: Jungle
Collection: Off the Grid · Classic Safaris
When To Go: June-March

Where it is

Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania

Greystoke Mahale

Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania

Lake Tanganyika touches Tanzania, the DRC, Burundi, and Rwanda. Nestled in the Western Rift Valley, it is surrounded by the lush crags of Mahale Mountain National Park.

How To Get There

Fly from Arusha to the Greystoke airstrip, followed by an hour-long boat ride up the lake.

Flora & Fauna

This place is all about chimps! But you'll also see baboons, Colobus monkeys, crocs and leopards.

Cultural Impact

The lake has long been a cultural hub, supporting local communities through fishing, trade, and sustaining traditional practices along its shores.

Journeys

Journeys built around Greystoke Mahale.

Tanzania15 Days / 14 NightsInto the Wild: Tanzania is The Land of Safaris

Giraffe Residence
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Mkombe’s House Lamai
Chada Katavi
Greystoke Mahale

Explore Tanzania’s wild beauty on a 15-day adventure, from horseback safaris in the Serengeti to hiking the Empakai Crater and tracking chimps in Mahale Mountains, all while enjoying fly camping under the stars and experiencing Maasai culture.

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In the magazine

Tanzania Stories

StoryThe Legendary Chimpanzee Guides in Jane Goodall’s FootstepsMwiga Mambo and Butati Nyundo are doubtless two of the greatest chimpanzee guides in all of Africa, and you’ll find them both working at Greystoke Mahale, a remote thatched-roof camp on the glittering shores of Lake Tanganyika.Read the story

StorySingita Without WallsSingita Explore is a camp of your own, with private guides and a chef who cooks over fire. Set in 350,000 acres of Serengeti-adjacent Grumeti Reserve savanna, Explore maintains Singita’s luxe standards while creating the most astounding tented outpost in the vast savannas of the Serengeti.Read the story

StoryThe Wildest Nights on EarthGo wild. Spend a night out in the bush or simply under the stars, where you become part of the cosmic scene, not just a spectator.Read the story

StoryAfrica’s Wildest Reaches: Where Safari Still Feels Like ExplorationFrom the shipwreck-scattered Skeleton Coast to the flooded channels of the Okavango Delta to the river valleys of Zambia — these are the wilds of Africa that haven't been smoothed over.Read the story

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