Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Clearer air and lush forest in the green season
Clearer air and lush forest in the green season.
Greystoke Mahale
Mahale & Katavi, Tanzania · National park
Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Nomad Tanzania · Source ↗
Full board+ (FB+)
All meals, House drinks and 5 more
1 room type
Double banda
By air
1 hr 30 min from Mahale airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$1,610
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Greystoke Mahale
Greystoke Mahale sits between a white-sand beach on Lake Tanganyika and the forested Mahale Mountains. Open-fronted bandas built with reclaimed dhow timber look towards the water, with en-suite bathrooms and upstairs lounging spaces. The main draw is tracking wild chimpanzees on foot, balanced by kayaking, dhow outings and time at the camp bar. Arrival is part of the experience: a flight to Mahale airstrip followed by a boat journey along the lakeshore. It suits travellers who want a remote forest-and-lake stay rather than a vehicle-based safari, and who are comfortable with demanding walks.
“We love the contrast between chimpanzee treks and quiet time on Lake Tanganyika. Greystoke suits active travellers who want wildlife encounters on foot and a small, open-fronted lodge far from safari traffic.”
Best for
Repeat safari-goersPhotographers
Known for
What you can expect to see
Chimpanzee
Wild chimpanzee trekking in the Mahale forest meets a beach setting on Lake Tanganyika.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Combine at least five nights across Nomad camps for savings of up to 30% on accommodation. Available for new bookings made before 1 May 2027.
Included
- All meals
- House drinks
- Laundry
- Airstrip transfers
- Shared safari activities
- Sundowners
- Communal dining
- Walking safaris
- Boat safaris
Not included
- Park fees
- Concession fees
- Flights
- Visas
Park entry and overnight concession fees, flights and visas are extra. Compulsory medical evacuation cover costs USD 25 per person per itinerary.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Gratuities
Champagne, premium wines, massages, shop purchases and gratuities are extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Library
- Bar
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Double bandaEn-suite bathroom, Beach and lake views, Verandah, Upstairs chill-out lounge, Canopied net
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Mahale airstrip
- 1 hr 30 min transfer
- Greystoke Mahale
- How you arrive
- By air · 1 hr 30 min from Mahale airstrip
- Transfers
- Fly to Mahale airstrip, then travel to camp by boat. The boat transfer takes about 90 minutes.
- Luggage
- 15 kg per person in soft bags
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Minimum stay
- 3 nights
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Closed
- May: Closed
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
- Closed
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Chimpanzees follow food into higher, thicker forest; trekking is more demanding
Chimpanzees follow food into higher, thicker forest; trekking is more demanding.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Green season; open through 14 March 2027, then closed from 15 March
Green season; open through 14 March 2027, then closed from 15 March.
Apr
ClosedWildlife: Closed during the long rains
Closed during the long rains.
May
ClosedWildlife: Closed during the long rains
Closed during the long rains.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Reopens 3 June 2027; early dry-season chimp treks are often long and demanding
Reopens 3 June 2027; early dry-season chimp treks are often long and demanding.
Jul
GoodWildlife: Early July can involve difficult treks; fruit later draws chimps towards lower slopes
Early July can involve difficult treks; fruit later draws chimps towards lower slopes.
Aug
GoodWildlife: Fruit on lower slopes attracts chimpanzees
Fruit on lower slopes attracts chimpanzees.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: One of the best periods for chimp viewing, with generally easier trekking
One of the best periods for chimp viewing, with generally easier trekking.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: One of the best periods for chimp viewing, with generally easier trekking
One of the best periods for chimp viewing, with generally easier trekking.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Rains begin and chimp groups spread out in search of food
Rains begin and chimp groups spread out in search of food.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Clearer air and lowland vine fruit attracting chimp groups
Clearer air and lowland vine fruit attracting chimp groups.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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