Tipo de parque
Parque nacional
Região
Kigoma
Tamanho
1,613 km²
Altitude
772-2,462 meters (Mount Nkungwe)
ChimpanzeesLake TanganyikaRemotePrimate TrekkingSnorkelingMountainsWestern Circuit
Porquê visitar Mahale Mountains
A remote paradise on Lake Tanganyika, home to wild chimpanzees, accessible only by boat.
Ecossistema e vegetação
Montane forest, lowland rainforest, miombo woodland, grassland, bamboo forests, Lake Tanganyika shoreline. Montane evergreen forest, lowland rainforest, miombo woodland, bamboo at higher elevations.
Melhor altura para visitar
May to October (dry season)
Como chegar e informações práticas
Acesso
Accessible only by boat or flight. 2-3 hour boat from Kigoma. No roads.
Horário
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily