Mahale Mountain Hiking Safari Tanzania
How to get there.
The only way to reach Muhale is by air since there are no roads.
The only way to reach was by means of a private charter, until recently when a Tanganyika Fly Company was introduced. It runs flights twice a week, from Arusha to Selous and Ruaha. Flights probably go via Katavi if you come from Dar-es-salaam, with Precision Air. They will pick you up from Kigoma and Tabora.
On your arrival, you will be met by a boat that will take you to Grey stock Camp from the lakeshore, where you land. The journey will take 1:40 minutes.
It takes 50-minutes flight from Kitavi to Muhale. This makes sense to visit both since you have come this far.
Flying times.
Selous to Muhale 41/2 hours
Arusha to Muhale 4 hours
Ruaha to Muhale 3 hours
Katavi to Muhale 50 minutes
Note: It takes days to reach Muhale while driving.
From Kigoma by boat, 17 hours by dhow, a bout 9 hours by speed boat.
When to go.
Muhale closes camps in November.
(This is a traditional lull in visitors than weather) and in April and May.
Chimpanzee viewing is best in rainy season. However, you stand a good chance of viewing at all time of the year.
There are 2 seasons in Muhale; rainy season from November to May; and dry season from June to October. Temperatures range from 180C to 320C. Annual
Annual rainfall around 1600mm.
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