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Mahale Mountains
Mahale Mountains National Park is located in one of the most remote
locations in Tanzania, on the western border with the Congo, against
the dramatic shores of Lake Tanganyika. Accessible only by small
aircraft, the park is the home of a large chimpanzee population that
is well acclimatized to human contact. Although the nearby Gombe
Stream National Park is more famous, the primate population in
Mahale Mountains is more numerous and sightings more regular and
prolonged.
Observing the chimpanzees in their natural habitat, one cannot help
but be touched by their natural grace and anthropomorphic features.
Although remote, a chimpanzee safari to Mahale Mountains National
Park is well worth the effort. Hikes to their habitation areas are
accessible and not strenuous, although being in good physical
condition will ease the strain of walking through the jungle! Up
close, observing the endangered primates is a once-in-a-lifetime
experience.
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