Gombe National Park

Gombe National Park is one of the best places to see primates in East Africa. It is located north of Kigoma town on the shores of the world’s second deepest Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania. It is home to a variety of primates which can be seen in its pristine miombo woodland and gallery forests. Gombe National Park gained popularity after pioneering part of the research study activities of Dr Jane Goodall in 1960 during her research on chimpanzees in East Africa which is believed to be the longest study of primates in the world. The park has various habituated groups of Chimpanzees open for visitors to track making it a great place to see chimpanzees and primates in Tanzania.

Chimpanzees in Gombe National Park

Gombe National Park is home to chimpanzees habituated chimpanzee groups can be tracked and filmed with experienced ranger guides at the Gombe main tracking trail. Other primate and wildlife species found in Gombe National Park include olive baboon, red-tailed monkey, red colobus, diademed monkey, leopard, bushbuck, buffalo, waterbuck, barbet, palm-nut vulture, Forbes’ plover, African fish eagle and Peters’s twin spot among others

How to get to Gombe National Park

The park can be accessed by a scheduled or charter flight from Dar es Salaam, Mwanza or Arusha. You can as well use a slow train or fast train from Dar es Salaam to get to the park. You can as well access the park from the neighboring countries that is Burundi or Zambia to Kigoma by using a ferry across Lake Tanganyika.

What is the best time for trekking chimpanzees at Gombe National Park?

The best time for visiting chimpanzees at Gombe is during the rainy season which is best chimpanzee sporting while the green vegetation blooms providing an astonishing scenic view (November to Mid- May) while dry season provides a chance for best photo taking , short and long hike (May to October).

Tanzania Visa and work permit Advice

You will need to purchase a tourist visa. Many travelers prefer obtaining their visas before they come to Tanzania but visas can be obtained easily upon arrival at any entry point in Tanzania upon paying USD100.00 for Tourist Visa you will be able to get it immediately. Proof of yellow fever vaccination and a COVID-19 free certificate may be asked if arriving from affected countries. Visa, work permit and other entry and exit conditions such as customs and quarantine regulations can change regularly. We advise you contact your local Tanzanian embassy or here for the latest travel information to Tanzania.

Accommodation in Gombe National Park

Lodge options to stay in Gombe National Park range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodge options in Gombe National Park include Mbali Mbali Gome Lodge, Gombe forest lodge, Muzye Lodge and Mlukoyoyo Guest House among others.

Why book with Eco Adventure Safaris your Safari to see Chimpanzees in Tanzania?

Eco Adventure Safaris is experienced in organizing amazing safari experiences to Tanzania. We are also highly rated and reviewed on trip Advisor. We combine Tanzania safaris with eco-friendly and unforgettable high-end adventure and wildlife safaris that help preserve biodiversity, conserve wildlife and uplift local communities, these include gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, Big 5 safaris and game viewing, Mountain Hiking, Boat cruises excursions and Cultural encounters to give you a memorable and best African Safari experience including popular and great African safari destinations Kenya, Botswana and Namibia. Feel free to contact us about Chimpanzees in Tanzania.