Tour Overview

On this 8-Days Chimpanzee Trekking Safari through Gombe Stream and Mahale Mountains. Walk in the footsteps of Jane Goodall as you observe chimps in their natural rhythm—playful, powerful, and profoundly human. Cruise Lake Tanganyika, hike rainforest trails, and connect with local culture in Kigoma.

Guided by our experts, each day offers wonder and reflection. Complete your journey with the tranquil shores of Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia—a perfect end to an extraordinary adventure.

Highlights

  • Walk with the Wild – Trek alongside expert guides to meet chimpanzees in Gombe and Mahale, where every glance and gesture tells a story.
  • Step Into Jane Goodall’s Legacy – Experience the forest where her groundbreaking research brought chimps closer to our hearts.
  • Unfiltered Wildlife Moments – Witness playful chimps, tender mothers, and social bonds in their natural rhythm—up close and uncaged.
  • Lake Tanganyika  – Kayak or cruise serene waters surrounded by mountain views and forest calls.
  • Authentic Cultural Encounters – Explore Kigoma’s rich history and connect with welcoming local communities.

Day By Day

Day 1: Arrival Dar Es Salaam airport

As you land at Dar Es Salaam airport, a world of adventure unfolds before you. A warm welcome awaits from your guide, a guardian of local knowledge and culture. Settle into your hotel and let the vibrant African atmosphere envelop you. Your guide, a treasure trove of insights, will unveil the wonders of Tanzania's national parks and landmarks, ensuring every query finds an answer.

This safari is a symphony composed for you. Revel in the liberty to set your rhythm from sunrise to sunset. Ponder a specific creature or marvel at herds, lingering as long as you desire. Here, you need not accommodate others. Your guide, your compass, accompanies you, ensuring an extraordinary journey etched in memory.

As twilight paints the sky, excitement crackles like electricity – for tomorrow's sunrise heralds the start of your safari adventure.

Day 2: Kigoma city tour

Embark on a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Kigoma, where your driver awaits to transport you to your Hotel haven.

Embark on a Kigoma city tour, visit the historic Ujiji (Dr. Livingstone Memorial & Museum), explore Mwamgongo village, or embrace the water with kayaking or a motorboat tour on the lake.

Day 3 - 4: Gombe Stream National Park

Your guide escorts you to Gombe Stream National Park – a brief drive followed by a thrilling 1.5-hour boat ride.Your guide escorts you to Gombe Stream National Park – a brief drive followed by a thrilling 1.5-hour boat ride.

Gombe Stream is the dream of chimpanzee seekers. Guided hikes reveal these beings of wisdom and mischief. Traverse grasslands, forests, and rainforests, while steep valleys house incredible vistas.

Explore the research realm of Jane Goodall, encountering chimp families up close. Observe their daily routines, watch playful youngsters, and witness tender maternal moments.

Gombe echoes with baboon melodies, red colobus and blue monkeys' leaps, and the elegant dance of over 200 bird species. Traverse with care – even leopards and hippos occasionally grace the stage.

Day 5-6: Mahale Mountains National Park

Drive and boat ride on day 5 transport you to Mahale Mountains National Park, harboring around 900 wild chimpanzees. Guided hikes lead to chimp rendezvous. With expert guides, you'll witness their world, observing habits and interactions. The chimpanzees, habituated and unreserved, grant you an enchanting glimpse of their society.

Kayak on glistening waters, cruise on tranquil boats, or conquer Kungwe Peak's heights in mountain- climbing pursuits.

Day 7: Mahale Mountains
After a serene morning hike in the Mahale Mountains, your guide accompanies you back to Kigoma, where you'll rest before your return journey.
Day 8: Departure

On day 8, wings carry you from Kigoma to the international airport, homeward bound. Day 9 witnesses your triumphant return home.

Yearn for more? Extend your journey with visits to Tanzania's coastal gems – Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia – the idyllic postlude to your safari symphony.

Unveil the tapestry of Tanzania, where wild whispers and coastal charms converge in an unforgettable safari experience.

Include

  • Transport in 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers 
  • 24/7 Rescue Team poised to meet last-minute
  • A highly-credentialed Driver-Guide during your journey.
  • Park entry fees, Government fees & taxes
  • Accommodation 
  •  Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Enough bottled mineral water throughout the safari
  • Transfers to and from the Airport.

Exclude

  • Flights (International and Domestic)
  • Alcoholic And Soft Drinks
  • Optional Activities
  • Tips
  • Personal Expenses, Visa Fees, Travel Insurance

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