Greystoke Mahale

Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania

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Stay at Greystoke Mahale

Greystoke Mahale has just six wood and thatch bandas set on the edge of the forest line at the base of the mountains. Each one has an en-suite bathroom – accessible by a short board walk – with hot and cold running water, strong showers and flush toilets. As well as a dressing room and an upstairs chill-out deck.

For many years the camp in Mahale was simple tents. Greystoke Mahale was built to be as unique as its setting, so that it didn’t dominate its sensational natural surroundings. The rooms are tucked back into the forest line to ensure the only view is of the beach and lake beyond; they are made almost entirely from sustainable materials sourced on Lake Tanganyika. All the wood was reclaimed from wrecked or retired dhows bought from villages along the lake shore.

Greystoke Mahale sits on a pristine, white sandy beach overlooking the turquoise water of Lake Tanganyika, with the forested slopes of the 8000 ft Mahale Mountains rising behind. The main mess is the only structure on the beach and it is the focal point of camp.

Dine in the main mess banda on the beach and enjoy sundowners in the bar on the rocks at the end of the beach.

This camp is suited for those people who are adventurous, whether you are a couple, family, group or on your honeymoon, Greystroke Mahale attracts those who want to experience a truly remote and unique place.

Why we love it

Charming camp set on banks of Lake Tanganyika
Spend time with the habituated chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains
Lots of adventure activities in this remote wilderness

Facilities

WiFi

Beach

Bar

Huge communal hut on beach

Experiences

Forest Walks

Stroll under the canopy and encounter primates, insects and medicinal plants, and potentially catch a glimpse of a red-tail monkey.

Chimpanzee Trekking

On foot, head into the forest to spot wild groups of chimpanzees in motion, wrestling, grooming, mothering, eating and foraging.

Kayaking

For exceptional views, jump into a kayak on the calm waters of Lake Tanganyika and paddle towards the Conga as the sun rises.

Dhow Cruises

Sail around the shores of Lake Tanganyika in a traditional wooden dhow boat and sip on a sundowner as the sun sets on the lake.

Swimming

Immerse yourself in the serene waters of Lake Tanganyika for a deep water swim in the second deepest lake in the world.

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Macarena & Ariel

We had an amazing honeymoon trip in Tanzania – we really enjoyed every moment and cannot wait to be back! The TLT team is really willing to create the perfect trip customized to your needs. All the partners they had in Africa were top quality and we did not have any problems. The team members have been in the places they recommend so it is easier to choose the perfect place for your holiday. Thank you very much for all the work all the way to the end of our trip, and hopefully next year we can plan another trip with you guys.