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NATIONAL
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GOMBE STREAM NATIONAL PARK
Situated 16kms north of Kigoma town in western Tanzania, Gombe
is a narrow mountainous strip of the country bounded to the
east by the crest of the rift valley escarpment and by Lake
Tanganyika to the west. It is a fragile remnant of Chimpanzee
habitat. The beauty of Gombe National Park is unique; it is a
park without roads, where you can walk and experience nature
with all your senses, in its pristine manner. Due to its
altitude, the park's vegetation varies from ever green forests
of tall trees to open woodlands and grassland. Common mammals
found in the park are forest species, mostly primates. These
include chimpanzee, baboon, blue monkey, red tailed monkey and
red colobus monkey.
Jane Goodall brought the Chimps of Gombe to world fame through
her research projects based here, and various projects still
continue to operate. Chimpanzees are very amusing and
intelligent animals and it is interesting to observe them in
their natural habitat engaged in different activities. Likely
to be seen in addition to the famous chimpanzees, are the
colourful red-tail and blue colobus monkeys. Herbivores and
carnivores are a rarity in the forests, making Gombe a heaven
for walking safaris.
Hotels in Gombe Stream National Park
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Gombe
Luxury Tented Camp
The camp is situated on the north end of the park, on the
lakeshore. Tents are made of heavy-duty canvas with zip down
gauze windows and roll-up flap doors. Each unit consists of 2
wooden beds with firm mattress, desk, chair, bedside lamp and
clothes rack. All tents are ensuite, and are raised on wooden
platforms to offer perfect views of the lake and the sunset.
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MAHALE
MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Mahale National Park lies 120km. south of Kigoma on a
peninsular that cuts out into Lake Tanganyika. The park is
dominated by the Mahale Mountain chain running from north-east
across the middle of the park, the highest peak being 2462m.
above sea level. Like Gombe, the Mahale Mountains is home to
some of the last remaining wild chimpanzees in Africa. Between
700 - 1000 of these fascinating animals roam the valleys and
hills of Mahale.
The park vegetation is mainly Miombo woodlands with narrow
strips of riverine forest. The park enjoys the habitat of a
variety of primates including: yellow baboon, vervet monkey,
red and blue colobus monkey, as well as over 200 species of
birds.Thick forest, crystal clear waters and deserted sandy
beaches make Mahale one of the most beautiful National Parks
in Tanzania.
Hotels in Mahale Mountain National Park
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Nkungwe
Luxury Tented Camp
The camp is situated on the shores of LakeTanganyika, with the
magnificent Mahale Mountains chain and Nkungwe peak as the
backdrop. Tents are made of heavy-duty canvas with zip down
gauze windows and roll-up flap doors. Each unit consists of 2
wooden beds with firm mattress, desk, chair, bedside lamp and
clothes rack. All tents are ensuite, and are raised on wooden
platforms offering unhindered views of
the lake and sunset.
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