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Mahale Mountains National Park
The
major draw of this park is 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 colorful
fish are popular with aquarium owners and live close to the shores of the lake.
Almost all of these children are indigenous and can be seen whilst snorkeling.
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 behavior. 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. Snorkeling
in Lake Tanganyika you will be exposed to all the colors 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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