The ideal basecamp for excursions to see Tanzania’s chimpanzees, Greystoke Mahale is located on the shores of the crystal clear water of Lake Tanganyika and at the foot of the dense, dark-green Mahale Mountains. You’ll stay in a cozy thatch-roofed cabin that overlooks the beach but is tucked away in the trees for maximum privacy. You’ll have both your own veranda as well as comfortable sitting areas located around the lodge that overlook the lake. Swim in cold pools at the base of mountain waterfalls, hike through the forest to witness the diverse bird and butterfly populations, kayak in the open lake waters, or take a dhow ride at sunset.