Explorist
  • Badge of Excellence
  • Africa,Dar_es_Salaam
  • 4 days (approx.)

  • Pickup offered

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Into the Wild: Gombe Chimpanzee Trek & Jane Goodall Legacy

Embark on a rare and unforgettable adventure in Gombe National Park, home to wild chimpanzees and stunning natural beauty. Trek through lush forests with expert rangers, observing chimpanzees in their natural habitat and witnessing their social behavior up close. Explore the park’s scenic trails that lead to beautiful waterfalls, a hidden gem where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of cascading water surrounded by tropical vegetation. Combine this thrilling wildlife experience with a visit to the historic Livingstone Memorial in Ujiji, the legendary site where H.M. Stanley met Dr. David Livingstone. Over four days and three nights, stay in authentic lodges and camps, enjoy forest walks, and connect with Tanzania’s rich wildlife and history for a journey that blends adventure, culture, and nature like no other.

What's Included

  • Accomodation all around the trip
  • Lunch (4)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner (3)
  • Aiport pickup & drop off & visiting of all sites
  • Breakfast (3)
  • Anything that is not listed in Included

Meeting And Pickup

What To Expect

    Day 1: Arrival in Kigoma – Livingstone Memorial & Lake Tanganyika Sunset
  • Dr. David Livingstone Memorial Museum - Ujiji

    Upon arrival at Kigoma Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our local representative and transferred to your hotel in Kigoma town. Later in the day, begin your cultural and historical experience with a guided visit to the Dr. David Livingstone Memorial in Ujiji, the famous site where H.M. Stanley met Dr. Livingstone in 1871. Learn about their historic encounter, the role of Ujiji in early African exploration, and its significance along the shores of Lake Tanganyika. After the historical tour, continue to the Lake Tanganyika beach, where you can relax and enjoy a peaceful sunset over one of the world’s deepest and oldest lakes. This is a perfect moment for photography and unwinding after your journey. In the evening, transfer back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Kigoma.

    Duration: 4 hours

    Admission Included: YES

  • Day 2: Gombe National Park (Chimpanzee Trekking)
  • Gombe National Park

    After an early breakfast at your hotel in Kigoma, you will be transferred to Kibirizi Port to begin your journey to Gombe National Park. Enjoy a scenic boat ride across Lake Tanganyika, with beautiful views of the shoreline and surrounding mountains as you approach the remote, forested park. Upon arrival, complete park registration and meet your experienced park rangers and guide before starting a guided chimpanzee trekking experience through the forest. Once chimpanzees are located, observe their natural behavior such as feeding, social interaction, and movement in the wild. After the trek, return to the camp or lodge for lunch. The afternoon is spent at leisure, relaxing by the lakeshore or enjoying a short guided nature walk. Dinner and overnight stay inside Gombe National Park.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater National Park
  • Gombe National Park

    After an early breakfast at the camp or lodge, set out for a full-day chimpanzee trekking experience in Gombe National Park. Accompanied by experienced park rangers and a professional guide, you will follow chimpanzee families deep into the forest as you learn about their behavior, social structure, and habitat. Once the chimpanzees are located, observe them feeding, moving through the forest, and interacting naturally in their environment . Return to the camp for lunch, followed by an optional hike to Jane’s Peak or a short guided forest walk. In the evening, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay inside Gombe National Park.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 4: Ngorongoro Crate to Lake Manyara N park.

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 Hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 Hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Starting from

$1,500.00

Price varies by group size