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GreyStoke Mahale |
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| On a wide, golden beach along the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika, sheltered by the dense forests of the Mahale Mountains, is the tiny sanctuary of Greystoke Mahale. The mountains rise up from the water to 2500m,behind. This most spectacular and isolated of settings is home to the world’s largest known population of chimpanzees, with approximately 1000 individuals inhabiting the Mahale Mountains National Park. Greystoke Mahale is within hiking distance of the 60 strong M-group, one of the most habituated groups in the world -
making Greystoke one the world’s premiere locations for observing and photographing these great apes.
Experienced trackers and guides make the going as easy as possible. Hiking the beautiful forest itself is special, with eight other species of primate, shyer forest mammals, birds, butterflies, giant vines and waterfalls.
Out of the forest, the beach is ideal for sun worshipping and relaxing, while the lake yields many other activities. Accommodation at Greystoke Mahale is in exotic barefoot luxury bandas beneath shady trees on the edge of the beach, with extraordinary - and luxurious - interiors, made out of recycled dhow timber - a mix of space, great style and deep comfort; Each is an open fronted room, adorned with local fabrics, and large beds
with crisp sheets; with dressing room, and private bathroom behind and top ‘chill-out’ deck above - perfect for the most demanding castaway.
Year round except 15 March – 15 May 2006 when camp is closed.
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Greystoke Mahale is situated in Mahale National Park, a mountainous forest island on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika and home to the Mimikere Group Chimpanzee population. The lodge itself is situated on Kangwena beach on the edge of the lake at the base of the Mahale Mountains.
There are no roads within 60kms of Greystoke Mahale and even they are dirt tracks - access is only by plane (using Tanganyika Flying Company's regular shared charter flights) and boat.Mahale Airstrip, is an hour and a half from camp by dhow, 20 minutes by speedboat
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Your home at Greystoke Mahale is one of 6 double thatched tents beneath the palms along the edge of the beach. Stylish, comfortable and adorned with local fabrics and crisp sheets these spacious tents provide you with all the comforts of home. |
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Take a refreshing sunset swim in the lake after a strenuous day of chimp tracking, enjoy a good book from the library or join other guests for sundowners on a traditional dhow - there’s plenty to do to end the day well.
Your home is one of 6 double tents set under thatched roofs, nestled within palm groves on the edge of an idyllic white beach and overlooking the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika. Stylishly designed with local materials, these comfortable tents provide you will all the necessary features and amenities to make your stay in the African jungle a comfortable one. |
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Chimp tracking, forest walks (also other primates, bushbuck, bush pig, leopard, birds &
butterflies in the forest) snorkelling (over 200 species of cichlid fish), fishing, kayaking,swimming, sundowners on the dhow. NOTE: Chimp trekking can be strenuous - clients should be able to walk comfortably for min 2hrs, sometimes over steep terrain. Suitable clothing & walking boots are essential. The age restriction for chimp viewing is 12 and over. Most guests will see the chimps more than once in a 3 – 4 day stay, but a sighting is not guaranteed.
Whilst they could be right behind (even in) camp one day, they could also be high up the
mountains. Depending on guest fitness, most but not all of the range is accessible.
Group size for chimp viewing at any one time is 6 maximum
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