3-Day Thrilling Chimpanzee Trekking, Gombe

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigoma to Gombe National Park

Upon arrival at Kigoma Airport, you’ll be greeted by your driver-guide and taken to the lakeshore for a scenic boat ride across the crystal waters of Lake Tanganyika.

The journey itself is mesmerizing, with fishing canoes and rolling hills along the horizon. On reaching Gombe Stream National Park, check in at your lakeside camp and enjoy a quick lunch before heading into the forest for your first chimpanzee trek.

With the help of expert trackers, you’ll follow trails that lead to habituated chimpanzee groups studied for decades. Watching them interact up close, grooming, playing, and vocalizing is a moving and unforgettable experience. Along the way, you may spot other primates such as red colobus monkeys and playful baboons.

As the day winds down, return to camp for dinner, and fall asleep to the sounds of nature echoing from the forest and the gentle waves of the lake.

The trekking distance depending on how far/ near the primates are on that particular day.

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)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Gombe NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kasekela Luxury Campsite

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full day with Great Apes

Rise early to the sound of birds and prepare for a full day trekking deep into Gombe’s verdant forests.

Today’s trek focuses on tracking different chimpanzee families as they move through their natural habitat. With patience and luck, you may witness fascinating behaviors, from young chimps swinging in the trees to alpha males displaying dominance.

The encounter is profoundly human-like and one of the most intimate wildlife experiences on Earth. After spending your permitted time with the chimps, enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest before continuing your exploration.

The park is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, from bush pigs to colorful butterflies and more than 200 bird species. In the afternoon, take an optional hike to Kakombe Waterfall, a serene cascade hidden within the forest, perfect for photography.

Later, return to camp for dinner and share stories of the day under a star-filled African sky.

Main Destination:

Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kasekela Luxury Campsite

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Trek – Return to Kigoma/ Airport

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out on your final morning trek in search of chimps or other primates that inhabit Gombe.

The morning hours are often calm, with the forest alive in golden light, making it an ideal time for photography and quiet observation. If time allows, you may also hike to Jane’s Peak, a viewpoint where Jane Goodall once conducted her early chimp studies, offering sweeping views of the park and Lake Tanganyika shimmering below.

This gentle walk is a fitting way to close your Gombe journey, blending wildlife, history, and breathtaking scenery. After the trek, return to camp for an early lunch before boarding your boat back to Kigoma town.

On arrival, you’ll be transferred to Kigoma Airport for your onward flight or optional extra day at Kigoma. This marks the end of your 3-day adventure, leaving you with unforgettable memories of close encounters with wild chimpanzees in one of Africa’s most extraordinary settings.

Main Destination:

Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.