Gombe Stream Safari – 4‑Day Chimpanzee Adventure in Tanzania

Your adventure begins early in the morning with a domestic flight from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma (approx. 1,250 km, flight time about 2 hours). Upon arrival at Kigoma Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver guide. From the airport, you'll be transferred to the Kigoma port (approx. 10 km, about 20 minutes’ drive), where you will board a boat for your journey to Gombe Stream National Park.
The boat ride from Kigoma to Gombe takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (depending on weather and boat type), covering a distance of about 16 to 20 km across the scenic waters of Lake Tanganyika, the second deepest lake in the world. Along the way, enjoy views of the lush shoreline, passing small fishing villages and possibly spotting birdlife or even hippos in the lake.
Upon arrival at Gombe National Park, check into your lodge nestled within the park. After check in, enjoy a leisurely dinner and take time to relax, soaking in the tranquility of the forest and lake surroundings. Overnight stay at your lodge in Gombe.

早餐后,在Gombe Stream国家公园进行一整天的探索,这座公园以其黑猩猩人口而闻名,是Jane Goodall博士创办的开创性原生动物研究场所。在专业的公园管理员的指导下,您将徒步穿过森林寻找野生黑猩猩。徒步旅行可能需要2到5个小时,取决于黑猩猩家族的位置,地形从平坦到温和的山丘。
当你穿过公园时,你还会遇到其他野生动物,如橄榄,红色猴,以及各种森林鸟类和蝴蝶。
Enjoy a packed picnic lunch or return to the lodge depending on the time of your trek. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the lake or enjoying optional activities like swimming or a light nature walk. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay within the park.

早餐后,您将进行第二次带领的黑猩猩之旅,探索森林的不同部分,这为您提供了更多的机会,在自然环境中观察这些迷人的生物,可能看到不同的家庭或行为。
After your trek, you may choose to visit the Jane Goodall Research Center, where you can learn more about the history of the chimpanzee study and conservation efforts in the area. In the afternoon, hike to Kakombe Waterfall or Mkenke Waterfall, both beautiful spots within the park where you can appreciate the untouched natural beauty.
Alternatively, enjoy some downtime along the lakeshore swim in the crystal clear waters of Lake Tanganyika or watch local fishermen as they go about their daily routines. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Gombe.

After an early breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and take a boat transfer back to Kigoma town (approx. 1.5 to 2 hours boat ride). Upon arrival at Kigoma port, you will be met and transferred to Kigoma Airport (approx. 20 minutes drive) to catch your return flight to Dar es Salaam (approx. 2 hours flight time).
Your journey ends as you arrive back in Dar es Salaam, filled with incredible memories of your unique wildlife experience in one of Tanzania’s most remote and beautiful national parks.