Greystoke Mahala

At the slopes of the majestic Mahala Mountains and nestling on the sandy shores of Lake Tanganyika on the western end of Tanzania, rises Greystoke Mahala from the deep verdant forest. Luxurious and absolutely mind-blowing, Greystoke Mahala lures you to experience exclusive privacy and a unique African adventure in the midst of the world's largest known population of chimpanzees. Mahala can only be reached by light aircraft using the area's shared charter service.

Accommodation at Greystoke Mahala consists of:

Luxuriate in Greystoke Mahala's 6 exotic open-fronted wooden bandas each fitted with a dressing room and a bathroom at the back accessed via a private wooden boardwalk. The interior design oozes exquisite flair with sumptuous beds dressed in deluxe designer linen and opulent draping screaming romance, the use of old seasoned dhow timber lending a special glow to the rooms, the splendid upstairs deck from where astounding views can be relished of the lake or from the bedroom itself overlooking the soft sand beach; Greystoke Mahala's lodgings are simply breathtaking.

Greystoke Mahala's impressive two-storey dining banda, referred to as a mess, stands proudly on the beach and is absolutely gorgeous. Feast on gastronomic delights after having a pre-dinner drink at the atmospheric bar area, flop into the plush sofas and afterwards retreat to the fabulous upstairs deck to take in the astounding lake and beach views before retiring to your plush accommodation.

Within hiking distance from Greystoke Mahala are chimpanzee groups to observe as they forage, groom and frolic with one another in there natural habitat or you can enjoy a leisurely forest walk to views other primates, bushbuck, colourful butterflies and abounding bird species. Dine under the stars on the beach, have sundowners while taking a dhow trip on the peaceful lake, enjoy kayaking and fishing or just exhale and allow the magical essence and truly awe-inspiring environment of Greystoke Mahala to capture your spirit and soul; Greystoke Mahala is a journey back in time as Mother Nature intended and an experience that will stay with you till the end of time.