Chimpanzee Trekking – 3 Days

Gombe National Park
- Kigoma, Gombe National Park
From
$ 1645Per Person
Duration
3 Days - 2 Nights
Max People
From 3+
Pick Up
Kilimanjaro International Airport/ Dar Es Salaam
Min Age
12+ Years
Tour Type
Mid-range tour / Private Tour
It is a thin strip of ancient forest set in mountainous cut with steep valleys clinging to the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
The park major attraction is obviously the Chimpanzees that live protected within its boundaries.
Tourist to this area will be able to do chimpanzee trekking, hiking and go to the waterfall and guided walk in the forest or along the lakeshore
The park is dominated by many steep sided ridges and valleys. This is where you will be on foot if you have come to see the chimpanzees
The scenery of Gombe is stunning with most of the 16 major valleys containing swift steams, which flow all year.
In this park you can meet the stars of the world famous chimpanzee community. Jane Goodall’s pioneering chimpanzee research began in 1960.
The Gombe Chimps are one of the most closely and continuously studied populations
Sharing more than 98 percent of our genes, it’s a look of recognition from our closest animal relative.
The majority of the mammals in this National Park are primates, most of them forest species. Likely to be seen, in addition to the famous chimpanzees are the colorful red-tail and blue monkeys.
Gombe National Park - Kigoma


DETAILED ITINERARY
Arusha or Dar es Salaam to Gombe National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha or Dar es Salaam and transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kigoma.
On arrival, you will be transferred to Ujiji village where you will visit Dr. Livingstone's memorial then you will be taken to Kibirizi port for your boat to Gombe National Park. On arrival, you will be transferred to the rest house for a hot lunch before starting your chimpanzee trek tour to the rolling hills and lush landscapes of western Tanzania. Later, you will be back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination:
- Gombe National Park (Chimps)
- Best Time To Visit
July to October (Best time to find chimps)
- High Season
July to October (Gombe never gets crowded)
Accommodation:
- Kasekela Luxury Campsite
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Gombe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
Today is the day for your once-in-a-lifetime experience of tracking mountain chimpanzees in the Gombe Mountains. In the early morning, you will have breakfast and then the rangers will give you a briefing on the chimp trekking procedures before you set off into the mountains.
The trek which can take up to eight hours in the wild, is worth the effort. You'll be walking through forests, up hills and into valleys, which can be tiring and challenging, so come prepared for the trek.
Once you locate a group of chimps, you'll stop and spend some time with these gentle primates. You'll watch as they groom, feed and interact with each other in their natural habitat. Coming face-to-face with a group of chimpanzees is one of the most special and rare wildlife encounters on earth.
After your close encounter with the apes, you'll trek back to the start of the trail and return to your accommodation. You will have dinner and relax, taking it easy after an exhilarating day of chimpanzee trekking.
Main Destination:
Gombe National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
- Kasekela Luxury Campsite
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Gombe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
Gombe National Park to Kigoma
On day three, you will have breakfast then start chimpanzee trekking in different valleys. You will walk in the forest, and visit Mkenge Waterfall. At 12 noon, you will go back for lunch. After relaxation of some time you can pack and transfer back to Kigoma Town for a scheduled departure to Arusha or Dar-es-salaam to complete the tour.
Main Destination:
- Gombe National Park (Chimps)
- Kigoma Town
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
Price Includes
- Pick up from the Arusha hotel or airport
- 2 nights accommodation as per itinerary full board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- All meals while on safari
- Professional safari guide / driver
- All applicable game park entrance fees
- Airfare to and from Kigoma
Price Excludes
- Personal insurance
- Items of personal use
- Alcohol
- Visa to Tanzania
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Airfare to and from Tanzania