Gombe Exploration from Kigoma

4-Day Gombe Exploration from Kigoma

$1400-1450 USD

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Safari summary

This 4-day Gombe exploration from Kigoma offers an extended and more in-depth experience of one of Africa's most significant primate habitats, famously associated with Jane Goodall's chimpanzee research. Focusing on the dry season (June to October) for optimal viewing conditions, the safari begins with a scenic boat transfer across Lake Tanganyika from Kigoma.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Gombe Stream

Fine details

Safari highlights

Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Walking safari—with armed guard
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival in Gombe

Gombe Stream

Your journey begins with a private boat transfer from Kigoma, offering picturesque views of Lake Tanganyika, as you make your way to Gombe National Park, where you'll complete park formalities, check into your chosen accommodation, and enjoy lunch before embarking on your exhilarating first chimpanzee trekking adventure in the afternoon, observing their fascinating social behaviors and potentially encountering other primates like olive baboons and red-tailed monkeys.

Immersive Chimpanzee Tracking

Gombe Stream

After an early breakfast, immerse yourself in a longer and more in-depth chimpanzee tracking session, spending extended time observing their daily routines and gaining deeper insights into their complex lives, followed by a picnic lunch in the park. The afternoon offers a flexible choice between further chimpanzee tracking, a guided nature walk to discover Gombe's rich biodiversity, or a scenic hike to the picturesque Kakombe Waterfalls.

Forest Discovery & Lake Relaxation

Gombe Stream

Following breakfast, the morning is dedicated to exploring other aspects of Gombe's natural wonders, perhaps with a specialized birdwatching walk, a guided hike focusing on the diverse plant life, or tracking other primate species like the vibrant red colobus monkeys, enjoying lunch. The afternoon transitions to relaxation by the pristine Lake Tanganyika, where you can swim in its clear waters, unwind on the beach, or opt for a short boat ride or kayaking to explore nearby coves

Leisurely Morning & Departure

Gombe Stream

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, taking in the serene beauty of Gombe for a final time, with the option for a brief nature walk around the camp or a quick dip in the lake, before checking out from your accommodation and transferring to the park's jetty. From there, you'll embark on a private boat journey back across Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma, where upon arrival, you will be seamlessly transferred to Kigoma Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable 4-day Gombe exploration.

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