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Best Family Safari Holiday in Africa
Tanzania Family Safari Holidays are a perfect way to spend quality time with your kids, immersing them in the beautiful nature and unspoiled wilderness of East Africa. This adventure is enjoyable for all ages, making it a wonderful holiday for families and friends. The shared excitement creates lasting memories for grandparents, parents, and children.
Every Tanzania safari is unique, with wildlife moments so remarkable that even experienced travelers find them new and exciting. This adventure helps families bond and create priceless memories that last forever.
Highlights
- Tracking chimpanzee
- Snorkeling
- Camping safaris.
- Fantastic destination for bird watchers
- Hiking up Mount Nkungwe.
- Forest walks.
Why visit Mahale Mountains National Park?
- The park houses one of the largest populations of wild chimpanzees.
- Mahale has towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and lush forests. This gives a stunning backdrop for hiking and other outdoor activities.
- Mahale Mountains National Park offers a range of enjoyable outdoor activities, including hiking, trekking, fishing, and snorkeling.
- The park houses several communities of the Tongwe people, who have lived here for hundreds of years.
Best Time to visit Mahale Mountains National Park
The best time to visit Mahale Mountains National Park is during the dry season, which runs from June to October.
During this time, the weather is sunny and dry, making hiking and exploring the park easier.
Additionally, chimpanzees are more active and visible during the dry season. This makes it easier to observe them in their natural habitat.
Top 5 Things to Do in Mahale Mountains National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking
Chimpanzee trekking in Mahale Mountains National Park is a fun adventure. Chimpanzees, sharing 98% of their DNA with humans, are easy to spot with their long arms and big eyes. The park has many habituated chimps, ensuring frequent sightings. Lions also live here, though other animals like elephants and giraffes are harder to see.
Hiking trails vary in difficulty, especially in the northwest and southwest. Treks depend on chimp locations and season, with groups limited to six people. The trek can be strenuous, so good physical condition is needed. Guides help spot chimps and other wildlife.
Bird-Watching
The Mahale Mountains National Park isn’t just for chimp lovers; it’s also a favorite spot for the ornithophile! Over 350 bird species, including migratory, water, and forest birds, make Mahale Mountains National Park a popular bird-watching destination.
The best time for bird-watching in Mahale is from November to April, when you’ll find resident birds in their breeding plumage and migratory birds traveling from northern Africa and Europe. Most visitors to the park with a knowledgeable eye for birds can count on spotting the Crested Guinea Fowl, Giant Kingfisher, Palm Nut Vulture, and Scaly Francolin, among many others.
Sport Fishing
Hiking in Mahale National Park
Mount Nkungwe is the highest point of the Mahale Mountains at 2462 meters. The hike to the peak and back usually takes an experienced hiker two days. The first night, hikers make camp halfway up, spending the second night at the peak. For the safety of the hikers, armed ranger guides accompany the group.
Another favorite trek is to see the “fishing fire.” The fishing boats out on the lake travel with kerosene lamps, and when they light up the lamps at night, it’s a beautiful spectacle known as the “fishing fire.” It’s a magical experience to witness. The best time to take this hike is during the dry season, from June to October. In the rainy season, the slope of the mountain becomes too wet and dangerous to climb.
Cultural Tours
Known for its ancient history and cultural diversity, Tanzania is a favorite for those who seek to learn more about the local village life and the different customs and traditions of the various ethnic tribes living across the country. At Mahale Mountains National Park, visitors can meet the Holoholo (a branch of the Bantu) and Batongwe in nearby villages. Kigoma, the district capital, is also worth a visit for its historical value. Kigoma was a hub for the slave and ivory trade in the 19th century, developing into a transportation hub and railway terminus from Dar-es-Salaam in the 20th century. Interestingly, it was where the reporter, Stanley, found the presumed-lost-in-Africa, Dr. Livingstone, in the late 1800s.
Mahale National Park is also known for kayaking and snorkeling. Lake Tanganyika is home to more than 400 species of fish. Nature walks around the national park are also another popular activity around here.
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