National park

Gombe Stream National Park

Forest-covered slopes and the waters of Lake Tanganyika, with chimpanzees at its heart.
Gombe Stream National Park — Tanzania

A closer look

Gombe Stream National Park lies along the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. Its steep forested valleys are closely associated with long-running chimpanzee research. A visit combines guided forest time with the changing light and quiet shoreline of the lake.

Chimpanzee tracking involves walking on uneven ground and following park rules that protect wildlife. Leave room for more than a brief stop, with transfers and guiding arranged around your interests and the conditions on the day.

Best time to visit

Forest walking conditions and chimpanzee movements vary by season. Confirm tracking requirements and the right time for your visit.

Getting here

Travel through Kigoma, followed by a boat transfer to the park. Flight, road and boat connections require advance planning.

Your kind of escape.

Your interests. Your companions. Your pace. Let us shape the details around you.

A few moments to look forward to

Chimpanzee habitat

Explore the forest with authorised guides, following the rules that protect chimpanzees.

Lake Tanganyika shore

Balance forest time with the scenery and quiet of the lakeshore.

Forest walks

Prepare for uneven ground and a walking pace shaped by conditions and park guidance.

Journeys that take you here

A starting point for your own story. Each journey can be shaped around you.

Mahale Mountains National Park — Tanzania
12 Days
11 nights

Western Tanzania, Forest & Plains

Tanzania
Follow Lake Tanganyika’s forested shores through Gombe and Mahale, then discover the wide plains of Katavi.
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Stay a little closer

Places to stay in or near this destination, selected to fit the route and rhythm of your journey.

Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge — Gombe National Park
Gombe National Park, Tanzania

Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge

Forest tents beside Lake Tanganyika in Gombe National Park, a small lakeside base for guided chimpanzee trekking.

Let’s plan your time here.

Share your dates and what draws you here. We’ll help shape a visit around you.