4 Days Gombe National Park Chimpanzee Tracking : Gombe Chimpanzee Tracking is a lovely and unique activity since it is one of the few sites in the world where chimpanzees may be observed in their natural habitat. There are currently no roads leading to Gombe National Park; therefore, tourists must travel by boat. Gombe Stream National Park’s features include chimps, stunning scenery, and the Kakombe waterfalls. Every day, you will walk into the jungle to see these animated primates at play.
Tracking safaris take guests deep into the forest to view and interact with remarkable monkeys—an incredible experience that many visitors consider to be the highlight of their vacation to Africa. Aside from chimpanzees, the tropical forests of Gombe Stream are home to a diverse range of primates. The natural forest is home to vervet and colobus monkeys, baboons, forest pigs, and tiny antelopes, as well as a diverse population of tropical birds.
ITINERARY: 4 DAYS GOMBE NATIONAL PARK CHIMPANZEE TRACKING
DAY 1: FLY DAR-ES-SALAAM TO KIGOMA, THEN GOMBE NATIONAL PARK
7:30 After breakfast, we will pick you up from your accommodation in Kigoma and transport you to our meeting location. Our captain will take you on a private boat to Gombe National Park (2 hours). Our guide will discuss the facts and history of Lake Tanganyika. The boat will wait for you until you have completed your excursion.
10:00 Once you arrive at Gombe National Park, our guides will prepare you for the walking safari. Our guides will try their best to help you spot chimpanzees and other wildlife. On your route through the park, you will visit the Kakombe Waterfalls and walk along the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Please keep in mind that the park is around 52 square meters in size, and excellent shoes are essential as the terrain can be fairly challenging. Please bring a rain jacket (the rainy season runs from mid-February to early June) and some clothing to change into after the walking safari.
17:00 You will return to the park gate and then travel to your lodging, where you can rest on the banks of Lake Tanganyika before supper is served. Your room provides an amazing view of the sunset and stars at night.
DAY 2: FULL DAY AT GOMBE NATIONAL PARK
6:30 We’ll wake you up early to catch the dawn and have a delicious breakfast by Lake Tanganyika before heading out to view the chimpanzees again. The best time to witness chimpanzee parents feeding and cleaning their young is early in the morning. You will discover everything about their conduct, which is frequently very similar to our own routines. You’ll watch how they create their night shelters and use equipment to chase thermites. It is extremely intriguing, and you will have ample time to examine them in their natural environment. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch before carefully making our way back to Lake Tanganyika’s shore to observe some additional creatures. 16:30: You will return to the park gate, where you can eat lunch and relax on the beach near your lodging.
DAY 3: FULL DAY AT GOMBE NATIONAL PARK
6:30 Today we will venture deeper into the woods to learn more about the chimps’ habitat and their way of life, as well as how closely they are linked to it. Our guide will also take you to some breathtaking views, such as Jane’s Point, where she used to research chimps. Prepare for more adventurous trekking today. You will also watch how the chimps choose and prepare their forest shelters, as well as the problems they face when defending their offspring from predators like the African Rock Python, lions, and leopards. At the end of the journey, we will stop at the Jane Goodall Research Center, where your guide will brief you about the latest investigations. 16.30 Return to the park entrance and then to your lodging.
DAY 4: WALKING SAFARI AND DEPARTURE
6:30 On your fourth day at Gombe National Park, we will devote our time to providing you with additional insights into the chimps’ hunting skills and behavior. This extra day allows you to understand more about the hunting methods they have developed, which distinguish them from other monkeys. You will also learn about their preferred foods. They often eat a variety of fruits and other items found in the rain forest, but they are not strictly vegetarian. You will also hear about the fascinating truths that Jane Goodall found throughout her decades of close encounters with chimpanzees at Gombe National Park. We’ll have a picnic lunch before slowly making our way back to the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
16.30: You will return to the park gate, where you can eat lunch and relax on the beach near your lodging. 17:30 Begin your boat voyage back to Kigoma. Our guide will accompany you throughout the tour and transport you to your accommodations. 20:00 Arrival at your Kigoma lodging and the end of the safari services.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Park fees
- Chimp permits
- All activities
- All accommodation
- A professional driver or guide
- All transportation while in Kigoma
- All Taxes/VAT
- Round-trip airport transfer from Kigoma Airport to Gombe and back
- Local Flight from Dar es Salaam to Gombe National Park: Two Ways
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (on all days)
PRICE EXCLUDES
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees.
