3-Day Gombe Chimpanzee Treking

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

Kigoma to Gombe national park

You will be picked up from your hotel or Kigoma Airport and transferred directly to the boat for a scenic cruise across Lake Tanganyika to Gombe National Park. Upon arrival, you will check in at Kasekela Rest House, settle into your room, and receive a short briefing from your professional guide.
In the afternoon, you will head into the forest for your first chimpanzee trekking experience, with excellent chances of seeing chimpanzees, baboons, and other primates in their natural habitat. Listening to calls echoing through the forest and observing their social behavior is a truly unforgettable moment. After the trek, return to the lodge for a well-deserved lunch and some rest.
In the evening, enjoy time to relax at the Lake Tanganyika beach, where you can swim, unwind, and watch a beautiful sunset over the calm waters. Dinner will be served at 7:30 pm, followed by an overnight stay at Kasekela Rest House. The peaceful lakeside atmosphere prepares you for adventures ahead. Enjoy 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)

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:

TANAPA Gombe Rest House

• Budget guest house located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanze treking in Gombe national park

Breakfast will be served at 7:30 am, after which you will embark on a full chimpanzee trekking adventure deep into the forest. During the trek, you will visit the Kakombe Waterfall, the chimpanzee feeding station, and explore the lush forest ecosystem, observing its diverse flora and fauna. Along the way, you may encounter various primates, including baboons, colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, and red-headed monkeys, all in their natural habitat.

After the trek, return to the camp for a relaxing lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy swimming in Lake Tanganyika or unwind on the beach while watching a breathtaking sunset. Dinner will be served at 7:30 pm, followed by an overnight stay at Kasekela Rest House, preparing you for the final day of your Gombe adventure.

Main Destination:

Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

TANAPA Gombe Rest House

• Budget guest house located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanze treking forest walk and back to kigoma

After breakfast at 7:30 am, embark on a short chimpanzee trek, offering one final opportunity to observe these remarkable primates in their natural habitat. Following the trek, return to the camp to prepare for departure. Around 11:00 am, board the boat for a scenic cruise back across Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred directly to your hotel or Kigoma Airport, concluding your unforgettable Gombe National Park safari. This final day provides a peaceful reflection on your wildlife encounters and the beauty of Gombe’s forest and lake landscapes, leaving memories that will last a lifetime.

Main Destination:

Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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