The dining area at Greystoke Mahale, very much at the heart of camp life.
The sun setting over Lake Tanganyika from our castaway lodge, Greystoke Mahale.
A little piece of paradise that you can lose yourself in, and we know this because we
The white sand beach, backed by the Mahale Mountains. There really is no where in the world like Greystoke Mahale.
Beneath a blanket of stars, our epic Greystoke Mahale.
Six bandas, open to views of Lake Tanganyika, built of reclaimed dhow wood.
Hiking through the Mahale Mountains National Park, a park with absolutely no road access.
We delight in the small wonders in Mahale, a thriving forest of life of all shapes and sizes.
A spot to relax and watch the day draw to a close from the beach at Greystoke Mahale.
Sundowners on the top deck of our main mess area at Greystoke Mahale.
Time spent with the chimps is something pretty indescribable.
Young Figaro, an orphan who spends his days learning the ropes and vines of Mahale from his mentor Bonobo.
There really is no where in the world like Mahale.
Our camp is built from reclaimed dhow wood, collected from local villages on the lakeshore.
Our chimpanzee experts must be some of the most experienced primatology guides on the continent.
Lake Tanganyika is a vital recourse to the people living along its banks.
Fun in the Katumbi village near Greystoke Mahale which is supported by our Nomad Trust.
Chimping around at Greystoke Mahale.
Ancient forests on the banks at Lake Tanganyika in the Mahale Mountains.
Afternoons on the dhow cruising the shoreline for glimpses of gimnogenes, fish eagles, hippos and colobus monkeys.
A fully grown chimp, when he brushes past your leg, is quite an impressive creature. Photo: Henrik Egede-Larsen
Hidden high in the forest are forest pools - secret places where you can strip off and cool down.
On a clear evening, you can see all the way to the distant mountains of the Congo.
Mt Nkungwe is the highest peak in the Mahale Range, and a place of spiritual significance for the Tongwe people.
Coming face to face with your closest relatives.
Lake Tanganyika is perpetually warmed by natural springs feeding its depths.
The Mahale Mountains forest is home to chimpanzees of course, but also a plethora of other primate and wild life.
Gathering around the big table to share delicious food and good stories.
Afternoons relaxing on the chillout deck, with views all the way to the Congo.
Cruising the shoreline of Lake Tanganyika in a traditional wooden dhow.
Getting to know the individual characters, dynamics and politics of the chimpanzees with the most experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Making acquaintances with your closest relatives is always a little unnerving.
A young member of the M community of chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains.
Swimming in forest pools in the Mahale Mountains.
Swimming in forest pools in the Mahale Mountains.
Lake Tanganyika is a uniform temperature from top to bottom; it is warmed by geothermal sources in its depths.
Our team at Greystoke Mahale, the warmest welcome on the edge of the world.
The gin clear water of Lake Tanganyika. A tonic.
Up-close and personal with wild chimpanzees. Picture: Henrik Egede-Larsen
Siesta time in the upstairs chillout deck.
Evening drinks at the Big Bird Bar is an event.
Hot showers with views of the forest.
Fresh ingredients, prepared with love.
Understated, informality; kick off your shoes and your inhibitions.
Siesta time on the upstairs chillout deck.
The exhilaration of taking the plunge into the deepest lake in the world. Bring
Designed with discretion in mind, tucked into the forest-line.
Chimpanzee society is fascinating. The Greystoke guides bring it all to life - who
A visit to the children of Katumbi Primary School, supported by the Nomad Trust.
Open-fronted bandas made from dhow wood salvaged from boats that used to ply this shoreline.
Freshly made, wholesome meals, shared around the communal dhow-wood table in the iconic Greystoke Mess.
Preparing fresh goodies for the Greystoke table.
The headland bar, named after our friend the pelican, Big Bird. A place to let the peace of the day
Dhow wood, weathered by the bare feet of fishermen and the water of the lake, finds a second life in the rooms of Greystoke Mahale.
Bathrooms that Robinson Crusoe would feel at home in, partly open to the leafy green of the encroaching forest.
