Gombe National Park
is located on the western border of Tanzania and the Congo at the shores of Lake Tanganyika. It is most famous for its chimpanzee population that was observed by Dr. Jane Goodall who dedicated many years in its forests studying the behaviour of the endangered chimpanzees. Gombe Stream’s main attraction are the chimpanzee families that live protected in the park’s boundaries.
Gombe Trekking Safaris take visitors deep into the forest to observe and sit with the extraordinary primates – an incredible experience and one that is the highlight of many visitors’ trips to Africa. Besides chimpanzee viewing, many other species of primates live in Gombe Stream’s tropical forests. Vervet and colobus monkeys, baboons, forest pigs and small antelopes inhabit the natural forest, in addition to a wide variety of tropical birdlife.
The beauty of Gombe National Park is unique. It is a park without roads where you can walk and experience nature with all your senses. The Park inhabits roughly 100 Chimpanzees.
Even though it is possible to explore Gombe National Park in 1 Day – we recommend at least 1 overnight at Gombe forest lodge for having more time to enjoy the time with chimpanzees and the beauty of nature at night.
Please note: For this daytrip you have to be in Kigoma at Lake Tanganyika. We can assist you to organize your arrival from Daressalaam. Contact us for further information.
7:30 After breakfast we pick you up from your hotel in Kigoma and take you to our meeting point. Our captain will take you with a private boat all the way to Gombe National Park (2 Hours). Our guide will explain to you all facts & history of Lake Tanganyika. The boat will be waiting for you until you finish your safari.
10:00 Once you arrive the Gombe National Park our guides will prepare you for the walking safari. Our guides will do their best to help you to spot the chimpanzees and other species. On your way through the park you will see the Kakombe Waterfalls and you will walk along the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Please note that the park is about 52 sqm big and good shoes are required as the terrain can get quite difficult. Please bring a rain jacket (rain season is between mid February to early June) and some clothes to change after the walking safari.
16.30 You will start your way back to the park entrance where you can enjoy lunch and relax at the beach.
17:30 Start your boat trip back to Kigoma. Our guide will assist you during all the trip and will take you to your hotel.
20:00 Arrival at your accommodation in Kigoma & end of safari services.
Gombe National Park entrance fees
Chimp permits
All activities
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
Drinking water
International flights (From/to home)
accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline is US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Absolutely yes. We will arrange all airport transfers for you from and to the airport so that you don’t have to worry about how to get to your hotel. One of our drivers or guides will come to pick you up and take you back to the airport. This is already included in our offers and services.
Absolutely yes. Our handpicked hotels all offer you to safely store your luggage during your climb. In this way you can leave all gear that you won’t need during your climb at the hotel. That is very convenient if you are planning to go on a safari or to Zanzibar after your hike.
Tanzania Horizon Safaris has worked out a very transparent cancellation policy. In most cases we can offer a voucher if you have to postpone your travel. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please note that deposits are non-refundable as they have to be used for making reservations for your hotel and transport.
*If a booking is cancelled the client is subject to a cancellation fee as follows:
