10-Day Big Five Safari and Chimpanzee Trekking in Gombe

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5-hour drive) and enjoy a classic morning game drive through riverine areas and open plains. Pause for a picnic lunch in the park before a relaxed afternoon drive as wildlife becomes more active. In the evening, exit Tarangire and transfer to Karatu Village Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will depart from Karatu after breakfast and drive about 30–45 minutes to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping briefly at the viewpoint for stunning views of Ngorongoro Crater before descending 600 meters to the crater floor for a full-day game drive; inside this rich, enclosed ecosystem, they have a high chance of seeing the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino along with zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, jackals, flamingos, and many bird species across diverse landscapes such as grasslands, swamps, and Lake Magadi, followed by a picnic lunch near hippo pools and continued wildlife viewing in the afternoon before ascending to the crater rim for an overnight where guests enjoy cool highland weather, sunset views over the crater, dinner, and a relaxing evening.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, you will depart the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and drive towards Serengeti National Park with an exciting en-route game drive through the Ndutu and southern plains, offering chances to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest depending on the season; you will stop for a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate, the main entry point to the Serengeti, before continuing with wildlife viewing as you head into Central Serengeti (Seronera), known for its year-round game concentration and predator activity, arriving in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay at Tukaone Weaver Camp.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

Today, your adventure begins early, with a sunrise game drive in the Central Serengeti. It is a good time to spot animals at their most active, especially animals like lions and leopards. These predators to hunt these hours because of low temperature and less heat. Lunch will be enjoyed inside the park, surrounded by sights and sounds of nature. Later in the day, as the sun sets drive to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti to Arusha

After having a wonderful breakfast, get ready to start with a drive towards Arusha. On your way, you will have an en route game drive. You will arrive in the evening at your accommodation in Arusha. Unwind your experience, relax and have your dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Zawadi House Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Kigoma

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kigoma. Upon arrival, you will be warmly met and transferred to your accommodation in Kigoma town, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and spend a comfortable overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kigoma (Town)

Accommodation:

Kigoma Hilltop Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigoma (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kigoma to Gombe National Park

After breakfast in the morning, you will board a boat from Kigoma to Gombe National Park. On arrival, meet your guide and take a boat across Lake Tanganyika to Gombe Stream National Park, enjoying views of villages and green hills.

If time and weather permit, do a morning chimpanzee trek before lunch. After lunch, take a short lake walk to spot birds and possibly baboons. Spend the afternoon relaxing, swimming, or taking a light forest walk.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge or campsite.

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:

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

Chimpanzee Trekking at Gombe National Park

Start your day with breakfast by the lake, surrounded by birdsong.

Head into Gombe’s forest with guides to track and observe wild chimpanzees, while learning about Jane Goodall and the park’s ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then visit nearby waterfalls for a short rest and photos.

Return to the lodge to relax or swim, followed by a candlelit dinner in the evening.

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)

Half Day tour to visit Kakombe waterfall

After having breakfast, you will meet your guide and start a day with with a hike to Kakombe waterfalls. During the afternoon, you will head back to accommodation for a hot lunch. Later you will have have relaxation at the camp or you can even go to the shores of Lake Tanganyika and relax there.

Dinner and an overnight will be served at the camp.

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)

Transfer to Kigoma airport

Wake up early, have breakfast and transfer from Gombe to Kigoma. Upon arrival you will be taken to the airport for a flight to Dar es Salaam or Arusha. This marks the end of your epic experience with Goodchance Adventure and Tours. We welcome you to experience the beauty of Tanzania with us.

Main Destination:

Kigoma (Town)

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.