Type de parc
Parc national
Région
Kigoma
Superficie
1,613 km²
Altitude
772-2,462 meters (Mount Nkungwe)
ChimpanzeesLake TanganyikaRemotePrimate TrekkingSnorkelingMountainsWestern Circuit
Pourquoi visiter Mahale Mountains
A remote paradise on Lake Tanganyika, home to wild chimpanzees, accessible only by boat.
Écosystème et végétation
Montane forest, lowland rainforest, miombo woodland, grassland, bamboo forests, Lake Tanganyika shoreline. Montane evergreen forest, lowland rainforest, miombo woodland, bamboo at higher elevations.
Meilleure période pour visiter
May to October (dry season)
Accès et informations pratiques
Accès
Accessible only by boat or flight. 2-3 hour boat from Kigoma. No roads.
Heures d'ouverture
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily