Gombe Stream National Park is Tanzania's smallest park and the site of Dr Jane Goodall's groundbreaking chimpanzee research since 1960.
Steep valleys and tropical forest on Lake Tanganyika's shore harbour chimpanzees, red colobus and bush babies - explored on foot with expert guides.
Reached by boat from Kigoma, Gombe rewards adventurous travellers with intimate primate encounters.
Best time to visit: May - Oct dry season; chimps easier to track
Recommended duration: 2 - 4 days from Kigoma
Entry cost: Park fees from approx. $100 / adult / day
Key Attractions
- Jane Goodall research legacy
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Kakombe Waterfall
- Lake Tanganyika shoreline
- Red colobus & baboons
Activities
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Forest hiking
- Lake swimming
- Bird watching
- Research centre visits
Safari Packages
5 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday
From $1,450 / person
Stone Town culture, spice farms and Indian Ocean beach relaxation - the perfect post-safari unwind.
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Day Trip to Gombe National Park
From $638 / person
This chimpanzee day tour to Gombe Stream National Park is sometimes known as the weekend break is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience the chimpanzee trekki
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Western Tanzania Primates Safari
From $3,650 / person
Chimpanzee trekking in Gombe and Mahale on Lake Tanganyika - Jane Goodall's legacy and barefoot forest luxury.
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