Reachable only by boat across Lake Tanganyika; home to one of the largest wild chimpanzee populations in Africa
Area
1,613 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1985
Established in 1985, Mahale can only be reached by boat across Lake Tanganyika, the second deepest lake in the world, which keeps it among the least visited wildlife parks in Tanzania despite holding one of the largest wild chimpanzee populations in Africa, studied continuously by Japanese researchers since the 1960s, in parallel with Jane Goodall's work at nearby Gombe.
Location
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Mahale Mountains: 9 documented species
Mammals7Birds1Reptiles1
Threatened:
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Tanzania, where Mahale Mountains lies.
SavannahMarine / coastal
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Tanzania?
Now is a good time: Great Migration: the Mara River crossing (July to October)
Now is a good time: Great Migration: the Mara River crossing (July to October)
Now is a good time: Lesser flamingo breeding at Lake Natron (June to October (nesting Aug-Oct))
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