4 Day Chimpanzee Safari - Gombe Stream National Park

4-Day Gombe Stream National Park Chimpanzee Trekking Safari – A Journey Into the Heart of Primate Research

Explore one of Africa’s most legendary and remote wildlife destinations on this 4-day Gombe Stream National Park chimpanzee trekking safari. Situated on the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania, Gombe is the smallest of Tanzania’s national parks—but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in historical and ecological significance.

Gombe is world-famous as the site of Dr. Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking chimpanzee research, which began in 1960 and continues today. Her work revolutionised the way we understand primates, revealing complex behaviours such as tool use, emotional intelligence, and social bonding—traits once thought to be uniquely human. Gombe remains one of the best places on Earth to observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat, thanks to decades of responsible habituation and ongoing conservation efforts.

This immersive itinerary takes you deep into the forested hills of Gombe, where you'll track wild chimpanzee families, visit the stunning Kakombe and Mkenge waterfalls, and take in panoramic views from Jane’s Peak. With boat transfers across Lake Tanganyika and overnight stays in local camps and lodges, this is a truly off-the-beaten-path adventure for travellers seeking both wildlife encounters and a connection to one of the most important scientific legacies in Africa.

Key Highlights:

• Chimpanzee trekking with expert trackers

• Visit Dr. Livingstone Memorial in Ujiji

• Boat transfer across Lake Tanganyika

• Hikes to Kakombe and Mkenge waterfalls

• Viewpoint at Jane’s Peak

• Wildlife sightings: colobus & vervet monkeys, baboons, birds

• Stays at Kasakera Camp and Coastal View Resort