Day 1: Gombe Stream National Park

Day 1: Kigoma Airport to Gombe Stream National Park – Afternoon Chimpanzee Trekking Adventure

Your Gombe Stream National Park adventure begins with a warm welcome at Kigoma Airport, where you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to historic Ujiji Village. Here, you'll visit the Dr. Livingstone Memorial Center, the legendary meeting point of Dr. David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley.

After the cultural visit, continue to Kibirizi Port and board a boat across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika to reach the world-famous Gombe Stream National Park—renowned for its pioneering chimpanzee research by Dr. Jane Goodall.

Arrive at Kasakera Camp in time for a freshly prepared lunch, then set off on your first chimpanzee trekking expedition in the afternoon at approximately 13:00. With expert trackers leading the way, you’ll explore Gombe’s dense tropical forest in search of its famous chimpanzee families.

In addition to the chimpanzees, Gombe is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including vervet and colobus monkeys, olive baboons, forest pigs, dik-dik, and over 200 species of tropical birds. The forest trails are alive with sound, colour, and movement, offering an immersive experience in one of Tanzania’s most unique national parks.

Return to Kasakera Camp for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the forest.

Overnight: Kasakera Camp | Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Activities and Services

Included

All meals

Airport transfer

Boat transfer from Kigoma

Ujiji Tour

Afternoon Chimpanzee Trek

Excluded

Alcoholic beverages

Accommodation in Dar es Salaam - this can be organised.

Day 2: Gombe Stream National Park

Day 2: Gombe Stream National Park – Chimpanzee Trekking, Kakombe Waterfalls & Jane's Peak

After an early breakfast at 08:00hrs, set out for another exhilarating chimpanzee trekking adventure in the lush tropical forests of Gombe Stream National Park. With the guidance of expert trackers, you’ll follow the movements of the habituated chimpanzee families, observing their social interactions, feeding habits, and forest behaviours up close—a rare and humbling experience in one of Tanzania’s most celebrated primate habitats.

Following your trek, continue on to visit the beautiful Kakombe Waterfalls, one of the park’s natural highlights. Surrounded by verdant vegetation and echoing birdcalls, the falls offer a peaceful moment to relax and take in the unique beauty of the forest.

If time and energy allow, you may also hike to Jane’s Peak, a scenic lookout named after Dr. Jane Goodall. From this vantage point, enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Gombe’s forest canopy and the shimmering waters of Lake Tanganyika below.

Return to Kasekera Rest House for a freshly prepared dinner and another peaceful overnight stay in this extraordinary corner of Tanzania.

Overnight: Kasekera Rest House | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included

All meals

AM Chimpanzee Trek

Kakombe Waterfalls

Jane's Peak Lookout hike

Excluded

Alcoholic beverages

Day 3: Kigoma

Day 3: Gombe Stream National Park to Kigoma – Coastal View Resort

After breakfast, head out on your final chimpanzee trekking expedition in Gombe Stream National Park, offering one more chance to encounter these incredible primates in their natural forest habitat. Today’s trek explores a different section of the park, giving you a broader view of Gombe’s diverse terrain and rich wildlife.

You’ll also visit the scenic Mkenge Waterfall, a hidden gem deep within the forest that showcases the park’s natural beauty beyond its famed chimpanzees.

Return to Kasakera Camp for lunch before boarding your boat for the journey back across Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma town. Upon arrival, check in at Coastal View Resort, where you can unwind and enjoy dinner with views of the lake as the sun sets—marking the perfect end to your Gombe trekking experience.

Overnight: Coastal View Resort, Kigoma | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Included

All meals

Boat transfer

Acommodation in Kigoma.

Excluded

Alcoholic beverages

Guide tips

Day 4: End of Itinerary

Day 4: Kigoma – Transfer to Airport & Departure

After an early breakfast at Coastal View Resort, you’ll be transferred to Kigoma Airport to connect with your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Gombe Stream National Park chimpanzee trekking adventure.

As your journey concludes, take with you lasting memories of close encounters with wild chimpanzees, breathtaking forest landscapes, and the serene beauty of Lake Tanganyika.

Meals: Breakfast

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Included

Breakfast

Transfer to Airport

Excluded

Accommodation in Dar es Salaam

Onward flight

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