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Mahale is an Earthly Eden, a divine
playground of lush vegetation, virgin rainforest,
high peaks, gin-clear lake waters and troops of
man's closest living relative, the Chimpanzee.
Nestled in a remote packet aside Lake Tanganyika,
Mahale is accessible only by boat, a boat ride
along forested shores of white sand and towering
verdant peaks. It is the best safari approach
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| Mahale's principle attraction are
the populations of chimpanzee that live in the forest,
saved by the lack of roads and the protection of
the National Park and habituated to human presence
by the most devoted succession of Japanese primatologists.
There are thought to be over 700 chimps in Mahale,
but guests visit the M group, whose territory extends
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Compared to chimp
encounters elsewhere, notably in Uganda, we found
the chimps of Mahale to be the most accessible
and the most uncaring of our presence. The studied
nonchalance adopted by the chimps in these situations
is very real, and the sense of having been amongst
them as they go about their routine, rather than
watching them watching us warily, is what makes
this arguably the most genuine of wildlife encounters.
With swimming, hiking, birding,
fishing and even snorkeling available, it is also
what makes Mahale the most genuine of destinations.
Any God would be proud to call this their home.
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Greystoke Camp
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On a golden bay in the middle of this natural
playground, there sits Greystoke, heralded by
the mess tent. Part Tarzan/ part Apollo 11, this
unique structure of white canvas, rustic pole
and makuti thatch sets the tone for one of Africa's
most idiosyncratic safari camps, with six open-fronted
bandas spaced elegantly beneath the canopy, facing
the lake. The food is without comparison, the
management of stylish castaway charm, the service
impeccable. Truly, truly remarkable.
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