2-Day Chimpanzee Trekking, Gombe Park

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

Dar to Kigoma to Gombe park

Begin early with a scenic flight from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma, where your private guide awaits.

Board a sleek speedboat for a captivating cruise across Lake Tanganyika, the world’s second-deepest lake, gliding past fishing villages and green hills. On arrival at Gombe, meet expert trackers and begin your trek through dense rainforest, home to Jane Goodall’s pioneering chimpanzee research.

Follow winding trails, listening for calls and rustles, and watch chimps socializing in their natural habitat—an awe-inspiring, intimate encounter. Midday, enjoy a chef-prepared picnic lunch by the lake before continuing your trek, spotting other wildlife like red colobus monkeys and tropical birds.

Later, settle into Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge, an elegant hideaway with breathtaking lake views, where you’ll dine under the stars, recount the day’s discoveries, and unwind in absolute comfort.

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gombe park to Dar Es Salaam

Wake up to the sounds of the forest and a sunrise over Lake Tanganyika.

After breakfast, enjoy one last Chimp trek( based on your return plane schedule) before take a peaceful boat ride back to Kigoma, where you’ll take a short guided visit around the lakeside town, learning about its rich history and culture. Stop at the Kigoma Hilltop Hotel for refreshing drinks while soaking in panoramic lake views.

Depending on timing, enjoy a leisurely lunch in Kigoma before boarding your return flight to Dar es Salaam. This journey offers a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, a deep connection with nature, fascinating primate encounters, and well deserved hospitality. By evening, you’ll land back in Dar and transferred to your hotel, carrying unforgettable memories of this rare and thrilling expedition.

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