Tanzania's most remote safari frontier — pristine chimpanzee forests on the shores of Lake Tanganyika and completely untouched wilderness.
June to October for dry season. Chimpanzee trekking is best from July to October when chimps stay at lower elevations. Many camps close during the wet season.
Premium pricing due to remoteness. Mahale camps $800-2,000/night. Gombe is more affordable at $100-300/night. Charter flights are the main expense.
Remote access only — charter flights from Arusha or Dar (3-4hrs). Gombe can be reached by boat from Kigoma. No regular road access to Mahale.