Overview
The program takes you to observe the wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat where you’ll immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. Spend two nights in the heart of the park, trekking through lush forests to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Explore the pristine shores of Lake Tanganyika, indulging in beach relaxation and water activities. As dusk falls, venture into Kigoma Town to visit the Dr. Livingstone Memorial Museum.
Arrival
You’ll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
DAY 1; ARUSHA OR DAR ES SALAAM TO GOMBE NATIONAL PARK
You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha or Dar es Salaam and transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kigoma
On arrival, you will be transferred to Ujiji village where you will visit Dr. Livingstone’s memorial then you will be taken to Kibirizi port for your boat to Gombe National Park. On arrival, you will be transferred to the rest house for a hot lunch before starting your chimpanzee trek tour to the rolling hills and lush landscapes of western Tanzania. Later, you will be back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water, (Other drinks not included)
DAY 2; TREKKING IN GOMBE NATIONAL PARK
Today is the day for your once-in-a-lifetime experience of tracking mountain chimpanzees in the Gombe Mountains. In the early morning, you will have breakfast and then the rangers will give you a briefing on the chimp trekking procedures before you set off into the mountains.
The trek whichh can take up to eight hours in the wild, is worth the effort. You’ll be walking through forests, up hills and into valleys, which can be tiring and challenging, so come prepared for the trek.
Once you locate a group of chimps, you’ll stop and spend some time with these gentle primates. You’ll watch as they groom, feed and interact with each other in their natural habitat. Coming face-to-face with a group of chimpanzees is one of the most special and rare wildlife encounters on earth!
After your close encounter with the apes, you’ll trek back to the start of the trail and return to your accommodation. You will have dinner and relax, taking it easy after an exhilarating day of chimpanzee trekking.
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
DAY 3; GOMBE NATIONAL PARK TO KIGOMA
On day three, you will have breakfast then start chimpanzee trekking in different valleys. You will walk in the forest, and visit Mkenge Waterfall. At 12 noon, you will go back for lunch. You can pack and transfer back to Kigoma Town in the evening time for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
DAY 4; KIGOMA TO DAR ES SALAAM OR ARUSHA
After an early morning breakfast, you will be picked up and travel back to the airport for your flight back to Dar es Salaam or Arusha. This is where your safari will end.
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinks not included
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You’ll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees