5 Days | 4 Nights Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking and Nature Experiences Tanzania’s Wondered Destinations
Itinerary Overview
This 5-day chimpanzee trekking experience is a unique extension offered by Mwanamshiki Tours and safaris designed for travelers seeking an intimate encounter with Africa’s most fascinating primates. The journey begins in Arusha and concludes in Zanzibar, combining wildlife, history and scenic beauty.
The highlight of this itinerary is Gombe Stream National Park, world-famous for Dr. Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking chimpanzee research, which began in 1960 and revolutionized our understanding of primate behavior and conservation. Walking through the same forests where her studies took place offers a truly meaningful and once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Destination Highlights
- Start: Arusha
- Day 1: Dar es Salaam
- Day 2: Gombe National Park
- Day 3: Gombe National Park
- Day 3: Gombe National Park
- Day 5: Zanzibar
- End: Zanzibar
Price: $ 1955 Per Person
- for 2+ Adults
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Dar es Salaam
After completing your Northern Circuit adventure, you will depart Arusha in the late afternoon and travel to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s vibrant coastal city and commercial hub. The journey allows time to relax after your safari while transitioning to the western part of the country.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel near the airport. The evening is at leisure, followed by dinner and an overnight stay, ensuring you are well-rested for your early flight the following day.
Overnight:
Airport FQ Hotel
Meals Plan:
Half Board
Destination:
Dar es Salaam
Day 2: Dar es Salaam – Gombe Stream National Park
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Kigoma, located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
Upon arrival, you will visit Ujiji Village, one of Africa’s most historically significant sites. Here, you will explore the Dr. Livingstone Memorial Center, learning about the slave trade era and the historic meeting between Dr. David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley.
Later, you will be transferred to Kibirizi Port for a scenic boat journey along Lake Tanganyika to Gombe Stream National Park. On arrival, you will check in at your camp and enjoy a freshly prepared hot lunch.
In the afternoon, you will begin your first chimpanzee trekking experience, guided by expert park rangers through dense forest trails in search of these remarkable primates.
Overnight:
Kasekele Luxury Campsite
Meals Plan:
Full Board
Destination:
Gombe Stream National Park
Day 3: Full-Day Chimpanzee Trekking – Gombe Stream National Park
After breakfast, at approximately 8:30 AM, you will set out on a guided chimpanzee tracking excursion deep into Gombe’s tropical rainforest. This park gained global recognition through Dr. Jane Goodall’s long-term conservation and behavioral research, making it one of the most important primate research sites in the world.
As you trek through the forest, you may also encounter colobus monkeys, velvet monkeys, baboons, and a wide variety of birdlife. Your guide will share insights into chimpanzee social structures, communication and conservation efforts.
If time and conditions allow, you will hike to Jane’s Peak, offering spectacular views over Lake Tanganyika and visit the scenic Kakombe Waterfalls, one of the park’s natural highlights.
Overnight:
Kasekele Luxury Campsite
Meals Plan:
Full Board
Destination:
Gombe Stream National Park
Day 4: Morning Chimpanzee Trek – Return to Kigoma
After breakfast, you will enjoy a second chimpanzee trekking experience, exploring different valleys of the park. This morning trek increases your chances of observing varied chimpanzee behavior and discovering new forest trails.
During the walk, you will visit the picturesque Mkenge Waterfall and enjoy the tranquil sounds of the forest. Around midday, you will return to camp for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will pack and take a boat transfer back across Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma Town. Upon arrival, you will check in at your hotel, enjoy dinner and relax overnight.
Overnight:
Kigoma Hilltop Hotel
Meals Plan:
Full Board
Destination:
Gombe Stream National Park
Day 5: Kigoma to Zanzibar
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Kigoma Airport for your scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam, where you will connect onward to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, your safari adventure comes to an end, marking the conclusion of a truly memorable experience combining wildlife, history and conservation.
Meals Plan:
Breakfast
Accommodation:
Not included
Inclusions
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All domestic flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Exclusions
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 or US$20 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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