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Mahale Mountains National Park
Established: 1985
The major draw of this park are some
of the last remaining wild chimpanzees. However, visitors to Mahale Mountains
National Park will soon discover that this paradisiacal place on the shores of
Lake Tanganyika has much more to offer. The 1 613 km² wilderness areas has no
roads and little infrastructure to speak of. The ecosystem is still completely
intact and the only way to get around is to walk. The water of Lake Tanganyika
is crystal clear and is home to 250 indigenous fish species. The mountains rise
to 2 462 metres above sea level and hikers can climb the highest peak, Mount
Nkungwe. Mahale Mountains National Park is only accessible by boat or light
aircraft and offers beautiful landscapes that have remained completely
untouched.
Wildlife
The roughly 800 chimpanzees are the
stars of Mahale’s wildlife ensemble. Tracking the chimpanzees on foot is a
magical experience and social interactions of these primates will fascinate you
for hours. Other primate species in the park include red tailed monkey and red
colobus. The intact eco system supports mammalian predators including lion,
leopard and even African wild dog. The woodlands are home to rare antelope
species such as roan and sable antelope as well as Lichtenstein’s hartebeest.
Further in the park savannah animals like zebra, giraffe and warthog can be
seen.
The clear and incredibly clean
waters of Lake Tanganyika are home to more than 250 species of cichlid fish.
The colourful fish are popular with aquarium owners and live close to the
shores of the lake. Almost all of these cichlid are indigenous and can be seen
whilst snorkelling. Lake Tanganyika is the world’s second largest lake by
volume due to its extraordinary depth. The mass of the lake’s fish is made up
by Tanganyika sardine and a few predatory species.
Activities
Tracking chimpanzees is the
highlight at Mahale Mountains National Park. A knowledgeable guide will lead
you on foot and track down the primates by reading their traces such as the
night’s nest and discarded pieces of fruit. Once you’re face to face with the
chimps, you can start to study their social behaviour. Multi-day walking
safaris will take you into other areas of the park, where you can see big game
like lion, leopard, hippo, elephant, giraffe and buffalo.
Snorkelling in Lake Tanganyika you
will be exposed to all the colours of the rainbow as the 250 cichlid fish
species dart in and out of cover below you. Fishing is possible but only
allowed with a special permit.
Avid hikers can take on the
multi-day hike to the park’s highest peak, Mount Nkungwe. During the 2-3 day
ascent you will enjoy view of pristine scenery and the diverse wildlife of
Mahale’s forests
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