Joshua and Naombael (Directors)
Gombe Wild Chimp Safari
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email AZ Shrink | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Solo traveler treated exceptionally well.
As a Solo traveler I was a little apprehensive about everything going according to plan. I usually feel more secure about logistics in groups or when tours are arranged by professional agents.
In this case my anxieties we're quickly relieved. I was met at all appropriate spots and guided to my next destination. At Gombe I coordinated a departure time that fit my schedule. While at Gombe the team coordinated by Joshua served me well and diligently.
I have no reservations; my expectations were exceeded. The cost was more than reasonable.
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Email Jacob Schmidt | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience, we got lucky, patience pays off! Beautiful experience.
We loved staying on Lake Tanganyika, the meals were great, it was going on hikes, swimming, kayaking, and walking around the forest to see the chimps. It is less likely see a bunch in the dry season, but with a little bit of patience and effort, we had an absolutely incredible time chilling with the chimps and following them around. The best is once they come down to the forest floor and you can just hang out and snap pics. I loved it and would recommend. Could see bigger groups in the wet season, but the weather/forest in the dry season was really nice.
FR
Email Maxime | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
One of the best safaris we've done
We made a couple of days ago an amazing trip to Mahale National Parks. Joshua and his team (special mention to James whom we spent 4 days with) were extremely helpful. We arranged the trip very last minute and had special requests (such as coming to Kigoma from Dar by train) and everything seemed very easy. We had a wonderful time, enjoyed every minute, and would definitely do it again.
For travelers reluctant to go all the way to remote Mahale, do not hesitate, it's absolutely worth it. The place is pristine, and chimps tracking (with a great staff in the park) is excellent.
Asante sana Joshua!
Email Ian | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful, friendly and efficient
Gombe wild chimp Safari are a great group. they organised every thing , transport to and from the park all the food and the actual trekking. Everything went smoothly. Wonderful people.
AT
Email Julia and Simon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good description, quick response, clear website
All in all a very Nice Trip to a small NP.
If you Like Adventures & Animals it is a „Must have“.
IT
Email Massimo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Selous Game Reserve Safari
Last August me and my wife, we spent by Gombe Track Safari tours 4 fantastic days in Seleous Game reserve.
Everything was great , Mr. Joshua ( Owner of Gombe Safari ) had managed for us a great trip , the accommodation in Hippocamp was very good , last but not least our Driver/ Guide Mr. Joshua , this Guy is very professional , knows everything inside the park and when you are near to him you are getting always safety , we saw with him many animals . Thank You again at all Gombe Safari staff for everything , see You next year
BE
Email David Yekutiel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A short visit to paradise
Myself and 2 friends booked 3-day Gombe Stream. It was a no-frills trip to possibly the most beautiful place on earth! Everything worked fine, simple and efficient service (basically just booking the flights and getting us from A to B to C etc.) . Totally worth the reasonable price. Lovely boat ride on the lake, simple but good accommodation, fantastic Chimp viewing and forest walk, great bathing in the lake - just relax and have fun in this very un-touristy and atmospheric corner of Africa. Recommended for nature lovers, not for the over-pampered.
SG
Email Edward | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very special day at Lake Tanganyika and Gombe NP
I really enjoyed my 1 day trip to Gombe National Park and Ujiji. Although I had very limited time (less than 2 days) in Kigoma and had arrived late from a 13-14 hour journey from Mwanza the day before, it was the right decision to choose the Gombe day trip. I was impressed that everything was well co-ordinated - from the car pick up, to the boatman (Baraco?), to the guide at Gombe NP, and the driver and guide for the very short but informative visit to the Livingstone museum at Ujiji. I thoroughly enjoyed the sights and sounds along Lake Tanganyika and will never forget my time swimming in the lake. I also fondly remember watching the chimps and enjoying the panoramic view at Jane's peak in Gombe NP. The guide gave me full liberty of time at Gombe. The pace was unhurried. I should have realised I was taking a bit too much time and I requested to expedite the visit to Ujiji on my way back. This the driver did. The guide at the Livingstone museum was knowledgable. And it was great that the driver managed to get me back to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel just in time for a most exquisite sunset over Lake Tanganyika.
In summary, a most unforgettable day. Thank you.
BR
Email Amanda Medeiros | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!
Booking the Safari to Mikumi with Gombe and the team was the best decision we made in this vacation! Our Safari trip was amazing and exciting all the time! We stayed at a good and comfortable cottage and inside the park near of the animals. We could hear some of them in the night from our room ... it was so amazing!
Joshua was very attentive with us since the first contact until the day before the trip! He answered us very quickly with all informations we needed.
To complete our wonderful experience with Gombe, Charles Msengi was the best guide / driver that we could asked for! He was so kind and nice with us all the time. He explained everything he knows about the animals and tried what he could to put us in the best view of the animal even the most hidden ones! He knows where all animals are and woke up early to see the lions hunting in the morning before the sunshine! Everything was incredible and we recommend them to your trip!
Reservar o Safari a Mikumi com o Gombe e a equipe foi a melhor decisão que tomamos nestas férias! Nosso Safari foi incrível e emocionante o tempo todo! Nós ficamos em uma boa casa confortável e dentro do parque perto dos animais. Podíamos ouvir alguns deles na noite do nosso quarto ... foi tão incrível!
Joshua foi muito atencioso conosco desde o primeiro contato até o dia antes da viagem! Ele nos respondeu muito rapidamente com todas as informações que precisávamos.
Para completar nossa experiência maravilhosa com o Gombe, Charles Msengi foi o melhor guia / driver que poderíamos pedir! Ele era tão gentil e legal conosco o tempo todo. Ele explicou tudo o que ele conhece sobre os animais e tentou o que pôde para nos colocar na melhor visão do animal, mesmo os mais escondidos! Ele sabe onde estão todos os animais e acordou cedo para vermos os leões caçar de manhã antes do sol nascer! Tudo foi incrível e nós os recomendamos para sua viagem!
SK
Email Lucia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience! I loved it!
Perfect! We had a really good time and I would recommend Gombe Safari to everyone :)