Situated on a stretch of golden sandy beach and overlooking the crystal clear waters of Lake Tanganyika the recently refurbished Kungwe Beach Lodge is the perfect blend of comfort and luxury in a romantic setting. The light, airy and spacious tents are furnished in the traditional ‘safari’ style, with unbeatable sunsets over the mountains of Congo. In the gathering darkness fishermen’s lanterns light up across the lake, mirroring the stars above. Learn more about Kungwe Beach Lodge here: http://www.mbalimbali.com/KungweLodge.aspx

1. Mbali Mbali’s Kungwe Beach Lodge: Remote Adventure, Thrilling Chimpanzee Encounters, Pure Africa

2. Mahale Mountains National Park: 3 hour charter flight from Arusha

3. Kungwe Beach Lodge: African chic décor and construction that pulls in local elements.

4. Large main area serves are bar, sitting area as well as dining room on raised platform.

5. Ten permanent tents on raised wooden platforms offer plenty of space to relax and enjoy the views of Lake Tanganyika.

6. King size beds that also look out onto the lake.

7. Acacia forest and wildlife viewing right from your tent.

8. En Suite bathrooms with hot, running water.

9. Five rooms to the right and five to the left of the main area, well spaced for privacy.

10. Kungwe’s beach features plenty of soft, white sand and plenty of room for relaxing.

11. Chimpanzee trekking terrain is hilly and thickly forested.

12. Masks help prevent the spread of disease among the M Group Chimpanzees.

13. All the travel and trekking brings you face-to-face with the beautiful, interesting Chimpanzees. A breathtaking and moving experience for travelers.

14. Days end on the beach, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, kayaking and enjoying sundowners on the beach as the sun sets over the Congo Mountains.

15. Beach dinners a highlight of every stay!

16. Meno and Adele; Camp managers tend to every need and exude passion about this remote corner of Africa.