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Safari destination: Tanzania

Mahale Mountains - Lake Tanganyika

The Mahale Mountains rise from the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika, a 450 mile stretch of clear water running down the heart of Africa. The mountains are truly remote, 120 miles from the nearest road and only accessible by boat. The tropical rainforest that covers the slopes of the mountains is home to a very habituated group of chimpanzees which is the main reason for visiting here. This is the greatest chimpanzee viewing anywhere. Time can also be spent swimming and fishing in the crystal clear water of Lake Tanganyika.