Trip Info
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Bus, Airlines or Train
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3- 5 Stars Hotels
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Dar es Salaam
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Feb, Mar, Apr & May
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Eco-Tour, Adventure, safari
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All meals during the trek
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English, Swahili
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Easy to Moderate
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2-15
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12
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65
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10
Gombe National Park – Overview
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Location: Western Tanzania, along the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, near Kigoma.
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Size: Tanzania’s smallest national park at just 35 km², but world-renowned.
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Fame: Known globally as the site of Dr. Jane Goodall’s pioneering chimpanzee research, which began in 1960.
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Wildlife: Habitats for chimpanzees, olive baboons, red colobus monkeys, forest pigs, and over 200 bird species.
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Landscape: Steep valleys, tropical forests, and lakeshore beaches.
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Activities:
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Chimpanzee trekking (main highlight).
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Hiking to waterfalls like Kakombe.
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Birdwatching and nature walks.
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Swimming or boating on Lake Tanganyika.
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Highlights
- World-Famous Chimpanzees: Home to habituated chimpanzee groups studied by Dr. Jane Goodall since 1960.
- Primate Diversity: Olive baboons, red colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and more.
- Birdlife: Over 200 bird species, including fish eagles and kingfishers.
- Scenic Landscapes: Steep forested valleys, tropical woodlands, and Lake Tanganyika’s shoreline.
- Waterfalls: Hikes to Kakombe and Mkenke waterfalls.
- Lake Tanganyika: Swimming, boating, and breathtaking views of Africa’s deepest lake.
- Intimate Safari Experience: Small park size (35 km²) allows close encounters and personalized exploration.
