Chimpanzee Trekking

Western Circuit

Wildlife

from USD$ 750.00

Go chimpanzee trekking at the world renown Gombe Stream National Park (home to the ground breaking research of Jane Goodall). This very special private tour can be arranged for visitors who wish to travel from Bukoba, Kagera to the Gombe Stream National Park.

The only way to travel from this region of Tanzania to the park is by road or private air charter. For convenience, comfort and cost, our tour is based on a journey by private car and driver (8 hour trip each way) to Kigoma, and then private boat into Gombe National Park (2 hours each way), the only way to reach the park.

This adventurous journey is worth every minute of your time, when you come face to face with these incredible mammals in one of the few places in the world where chimpanzees can be seen in their natural habitat. Over two days you will trek into the forest to observe these animated primates at play, and marvel at the surrounding landscapes, waterfalls and wildlife of the park - Incredible memories that will stay with you forever.

This price per person is based on 4 people travelling together on the tour and staying in mid range accommodation. We can however tailor this tour to suit any duration, budget and group size.

TOUR PACKAGE DETAILS

DAY 1 - Depart Bukoba for Kigoma

Early in the morning you will travel from Bukoba to Kigoma by air conditioned private car (8 hours). On arrival in Kigoma you will visit the world famous Jane Goodall Institute before an overnight stay in a local hotel.

DAYS 2 & 3 - Chimpanzee Trekking

After an early breakfast you will take a private boat ride across the spectacular Lake Tanganyika to Gombe Stream National Park. Lake Tanganyika is the world’s longest (660km) and deepest freshwater lake in Africa alive with dhows and fishermen. After 2 hours you will arrive at the park and check into your lakeside tented camp. For the next 2 days you will go chimpanzee trekking in the rainforest. Knowledgable guides will explain the different chimpanzee families you meet, and you will spend time understanding their natural habitat and ways of living. You will also experience breath taking views of the forest, and see other amazing bird and wildlife which live in the park. Please note, good shoes and physical skills are required during your trek.

DAY 4 - Return to Kigoma & Dr Livingston Museum

After breakfast you will take a private boat trip back to Kigoma. On arrival in Kigoma you will be met by your driver who will take you to Ujiji to visit the Dr Livingstone Museum and infamous spot where he met Stanley. After lunch you will embark back to Bukoba by private car or else alternative arrangements can be made for you to take public transport or flights onto your next destination.

INCLUDED

PRIVATE CAR TO KIGOMA

YES

1 NIGHT HOTEL IN KIGOMA

YES

2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION AT GOMBE NATIONAL PARK

YES

PRIVATE BOAT TO/FROM GOMBE NATIONAL PARK

YES

PARK ENTRANCE & GUIDE FEES

YES

PRIVATE TAXI & GUIDE TO UJUJI

YES

The Jane Goodall Institute

Dr. Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall (known as Dr Jane Goodall), is an English primatologist, ethologist, conservationist and activist whose 55-year study of chimpanzee social and family life in Gombe Stream National Park brought her both professional recognition and worldwide renown. Her extensive research into the behaviour of chimpanzees, fundamentally altered scientific thinking about the relationship between humans and other mammals.

Dame Goodall founded, and still directs today, the Jane Goodall Institute, which provides ongoing support for field research on wild chimpanzees as well as conservation, development and educational programs. She is active in efforts to advance the power of individuals, particularly our youth, to take informed and compassionate action to improve the environment for all living creatures.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE