Greystoke Mahale

One of Africa's best lodges

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Well...what to say about Greystoke Mahale (once known as Zoe's Camp)? Every so often we come across a camp that just gets it right. In Ruaha it is Mwagusi, in the Selous it is Beho Beho....well, in Africa, it is Greystoke's! While this is not a safari destination, just the whole experience of the journey across Lake Tanganyika, the stunning beach and atmosphere of Greystoke camp...and the first glimpse of the chimps is enough!

Overview

With access to the chimps getting more and more restricted (they are considering restricting access to just an hour per visitor in a 3 day stay...still definitely worth it, but worth bearing in mind)...which, for their conservation is a good thing....it is more and more important to choose the right lodge to stay in, and Greystoke is definitely that lodge.

Location

They have really managed to get it right, using local dhow wood for all of the rooms that seem to melt into the rainforest. The main building is also truly iconic in its design and build, with feet in the sand and views out onto Lake Tanganyika it is another world altogether.

Chimp tracking

While the chimp tracking is something that we recommend for everyone at least once in a lifetime, there are also plenty of activities to choose from in and around the lake. The fishing and dhow trips out onto the lake for a swim are great, and the natural rainforest itself is also a truly wondrous place to wander out into for an hour or so to learn the local uses for plants etc.

The combination of here and Katavi will simply blow you away...of the many combinations in Africa, this is definitely up there with the best.

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Greystoke was for sure the right place to go there! Banda and lodge were absolutely stunning and the chimp-treks is such a great experience. When it comes to the staff, Nomad seems to do things right. Service was top of the notch (not only within africa), the best on our trip. Also, Greystoke managed to astonish us everyday with some minor acts and things. They recently changed the local management, Susan and Buzz are very likeable and they made us feel very welcome.

- Martin and Karine, October, 2012
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The remoteness of Mahale was incredible and the hosts (Steve & Keri) made us feel so welcome, all the staff were very accommodating and the bonus was seeing 25 chimps, almost half the “M” Community after a long day’s trekking! Lake Tanganika also needs to be seen to be believed, swimming in a freshwater lake is a truly unique experience.

- Tim and Camilla, August, 2011
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