One of the most remote and extraordinary safari experiences in Africa — a jungle-clad mountain range rising from the shores of Lake Tanganyika, home to over 900 habituated chimpanzees. Access is by boat across the world’s longest lake. There are no roads and no vehicles — tracking chimps through the rainforest on foot is the only way to see them. The combination of mountain forest, lake and chimps is found nowhere else on earth.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★☆☆ Infrastructure: ★☆☆☆☆ Photography: ★★★★★
Adventure: ★★★★★ Exclusivity: ★★★★★ Value for Money: ★☆☆☆☆ Scenery: ★★★★★
Key wildlife: Chimpanzee (900+, habituated, multiple communities), red colobus monkey, red-tailed monkey, leopard, lion (forest), hippo, crocodile, buffalo
Best for: Chimpanzee trekking, ultimate remote experience, once-in-a-lifetime seekers, combination with Katavi
Best time: May–October (dry season, best trekking conditions; lake crossings weather-dependent)
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