Morning: Depart from Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam on a morning flight to Kigoma, arriving in the afternoon to begin your Gombe adventure.

Afternoon: Welcome to Kigoma, a vibrant lakeside town alive with markets, local fishing traditions, and colonial charm. From the airport, we whisk you away to the sparkling waters of Lake Tanganyika for a scenic boat ride to Gombe National Park. Glide past secluded bays, forested shores, and panoramic vistas as anticipation builds for the adventure ahead.

Accomodation:
Midrange: Gombe Bandas – cosy forest bandas steps from the visitor centre, blending comfort with nature.
Luxury: Gombe Lodge – elegant accommodations with sweeping forest views, offering a tranquil retreat in the heart of the park.

Walk in the footsteps of history as you venture into the emerald rainforest where Jane Goodall first studied chimpanzees. Trek through winding trails and pause as wild chimps appear, curious and playful. Spend up to an hour with each family group, observing their social bonds, playful antics, and astonishing intelligence.

Gombe is also home to olive baboons, red-tailed monkeys, and elusive red colobus monkeys, providing a truly diverse primate experience. This immersive day offers both excitement and reflection, as you witness the delicate balance of life in this remarkable forest.

Accomodation:

• Midrange: Gombe Bandas – cosy forest bandas steps from the visitor centre, blending comfort with nature.
• Luxury: Gombe Lodge – elegant accommodations with sweeping forest views, offering a tranquil retreat in the heart of the park.

Today, explore deeper trails in Gombe, where the forest comes alive with birdsong and the rustle of leaves underfoot. Track chimpanzees across the canopy, learning about their complex behaviours from expert guides who reveal the forest’s secrets.

This is a day to immerse yourself fully in nature, watch primates in their natural habitat, and capture memories that will last a lifetime. Each moment in the forest is a story waiting to be told, one of wonder, discovery, and connection with wildlife like nowhere else on earth.

Accomodation:

• Midrange: Gombe Bandas – cosy forest bandas steps from the visitor centre, blending comfort with nature.
• Luxury: Gombe Lodge – elegant accommodations with sweeping forest views, offering a tranquil retreat in the heart of the park.

Morning: After a final breakfast surrounded by the serenity of the forest, our transfer team will escort you back to Kigoma Airport. Carry with you the memories of intimate wildlife encounters, serene lake views, and the unmatched magic of Gombe National Park.