5-Day Luxury Hidden Paradise in Gombe National Park

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

Arrival in Kigoma

Your journey begins in the port town of Kigoma. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to Kibirizi port kigoma Click to open side panel for more information to board a wooden dhow or speedboat for a scenic 2-hour boat ride across Lake Tanganyika. Check into your accommodation, such as Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge and enjoy a briefing on chimpanzee trekking etiquette before a sunset dinner by the lake.

Main Destination:

Kigoma (Town)

Accommodation:

Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Gombe NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Deep Forest Chimpanzee Trekking

Start your day with an early breakfast before heading into the lush montane forest with expert rangers.
Track the habituated chimpanzee families to observe their social interactions, grooming, and tool, using behaviors.
Once located, you typically have one hour of observation time to maintain a respectful distance.
Return to the lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon birdwatching or relaxing on the sandy shores.

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:

Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Jane Goodall's Legacy and Waterfalls

Hike up to Jane's Peak, the observation point where Dr. Goodall conducted her groundbreaking research, offering panoramic views of the park
Continue the trek to Kakombe Waterfall, a hidden cascade perfect for a refreshing break in the jungle.
Enjoy a late afternoon boat safari on Lake Tanganyika to spot hippos and diverse water birds.

Main Destination:

Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Second Trek and Forest Immersion

A second day of trekking increases your chances of seeing different chimpanzee groups or witnessing unique behaviors that might have been missed on day one.
Venture into different sectors of the forest to see other primates like red colobus, red-tailed, and blue monkeys.
Spend the afternoon at leisure options include snorkeling in the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika or visiting a local fishing village.
Celebrate your final night in the forest with a beach bonfire.

Main Destination:

Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Return to Kigoma and Cultural History

Enjoy a final morning nature walk before taking the boat back to Kigoma
Visit the Dr. Livingstone memorial in nearby Ujiji, the historic site where Henry Morton Stanley famously met Dr. David Livingstone in 1871.
Explore the Livingstone Museum to learn about the region's rich colonial and exploration history.
Transfer to Kigoma Airport for your flight to Arusha or Dar es Salaam.

Main Destination:

Kigoma (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.