Chimpanzee trekking
Trek into the forest behind camp with expert trackers to spend an unforgettable hour with the habituated chimpanzees of Mahale.
Greystoke Mahale
A legendary beach camp on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, with the chimpanzee-filled forests of the Mahale Mountains rising behind it.
- Airport
- Mahale airstrip + 90 min dhow
- Location
- Lake Tanganyika shoreline
- Wildlife area
- Inside Mahale Mountains NP
- Best time to visit
- June–October
Overview
Greystoke Mahale is a remote and romantic camp set on a white-sand beach on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, deep inside Mahale Mountains National Park.
Operated by Nomad Tanzania, the camp offers a unique blend of barefoot simplicity and thoughtful comfort, at least 60 kilometres from the nearest road and reached only by boat.
With just six open-fronted bandas built from old dhow wood, a beachside dining pavilion, home-cooked meals made with local ingredients and some of the best chimpanzee trekking in Africa right behind camp, it is ideal for adventurous travellers seeking a true wilderness escape.
Things to do
Activities at Greystoke Mahale
Dhow cruises & kayaking
Sail on the camp's traditional dhow, paddle along the shoreline or snorkel among the lake's colourful cichlid fish.
Hiking, birding & fishing
Explore forest trails, look for the rich birdlife of the Mahale Mountains, or try your hand at fishing in the lake.
Gallery
Photos of Greystoke Mahale
Stay
Rooms at Greystoke Mahale
Open-Fronted Bandas
Six two-storey bandas built from reclaimed dhow wood with heavy canvas curtains, set well apart at the forest edge just behind the beach. Each has a four-poster bed draped in mosquito netting, a dressing room, a private deck with uninterrupted lake views, an upstairs relaxation deck with a daybed, and an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and shower reached by a short boardwalk.
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Facilities
Room types
- Open-Fronted Bandas
Amenities
- Beachside dining pavilion
- Lounge & library
- Bar
- Private beach dinners
- Traditional sailing dhow
- Kayaks & snorkelling gear
- En-suite bathrooms
- Eco-friendly operation
Location
Greystoke Mahale on the map
Greystoke Mahale is located on a white-sand beach along the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, inside Mahale Mountains National Park, with forested peaks rising directly behind camp. There are no roads within at least 60 kilometres.
Guests fly in by light aircraft to the Mahale airstrip, then complete the journey with a scenic 90-minute dhow ride along the lake shore.
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Stay at Greystoke Mahale
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