Gombe National Park

• Experience one of the world's best chimpanzee trekking destinations.

• Explore the birthplace of modern chimpanzee behavioral research.

• Discover pristine forests and breathtaking Lake Tanganyika landscapes.

• Enjoy intimate wildlife encounters in a remote wilderness setting.

• Experience one of Africa's most unique and exclusive safari destinations.

• Follow in the footsteps of Dr. Jane Goodall.

☀️ June–October: Best for chimpanzee trekking during the dry season.

🌿 November–March: Beautiful green forests and excellent birdwatching.

✅ Gombe offers exceptional primate experiences throughout the year.

How to Get There

✈️ By Air: Scheduled flights connect Dar es Salaam and Arusha to Kigoma.

🚤 By Boat: Gombe is accessible by boat from Kigoma town, approximately 1–2 hours across Lake Tanganyika.

☑ Chimpanzee Trekking

☑ Hiking & Trekking

☑ Birding

☑ Photography

☑ Boat Excursions

☑ Camping

☑ Research & Education

Key Attractions

• Chimpanzee Habitats

• Jane Goodall Research Center

• Kakombe Waterfall

• Lake Tanganyika Shoreline

• Forest Trails

• Mkenke Valley

• Scenic Viewpoints

• Gombe is world-famous for the pioneering chimpanzee research conducted by Dr. Jane Goodall, which began in 1960.

• It is Tanzania's smallest national park, covering only 52 km².

• Research conducted in Gombe transformed our understanding of chimpanzee behavior and human evolution.

• The park lies along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, the world's longest freshwater lake and the second-deepest lake on Earth.

• Gombe remains one of the world's most important long-term wildlife research sites.

☑ 1–2 Days

☑ 3–4 Days

☑ Mahale Mountains National Park

☑ Katavi National Park

☑ Lake Tanganyika

☑ Kigoma