Mahale Mountains National Park

9 Under-the-radar Safari Experiences Travel Experts Recommend for the Trip of a Lifetime

"A visit to this national park and its legendary camp, Greystoke Mahale, truly fits the bill if you want to track wild chimpanzees: the journey begins with a flight to a sun-bleached airstrip on Lake Tanganyika's banks, a wooden-dhow transfer escorted by hippos, and an arrival to white sand and thatched chalets rising from the jungle; the chimps here are part of a scientific study spanning more than 50 years, and beyond primate-tracking Lake Tanganyika — the world's second oldest and second deepest freshwater lake — offers exceptional snorkeling, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and spectacular scenery." - Samantha Falewée Samantha Falewée Samantha Falewée is an associate editor for Travel + Leisure, interested in adventure and culinary travel, Indigenous culture, and wildlife conservation. A France-U.S. citizen, she speaks French and is a certified wine nerd by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (Level II). Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines