Landing at the Julius Kamparage Nyerere International Airport JKIA) in Dar-es-Salaam is the ultimate beginning of your countless adventurous memories in Tanzania. This 6 Days Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Trekking Safari will allow you to discover the treasures of Gombe stream, chimpanzee trekking and the visit of Mkenge waterfall. Enclose Africa Safaris will pay great attention and high responsibility for your dream safari and to your everyday activities as per this itinerary, and by following your interests, expectations, and our best-recommended tips. Making sure you have the best lifetime safari experiences that will longer in your memories and cherish your life forever. Request a Quote
Itinerary Summary.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT JULIUS KAMBARAGE NYERER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JKIA)
DAY 2: FLY TO KIGOMA, TRANSFER TO GOMBE STREAM NATIONAL PARK.
DAY 3-4: DISCOVER THE GOMBE STREAM, A CHIMPANZEE`S SECLUDED PLANET
DAY 5: DISCOVER MKENGE WATER WALL
DAY 6: FLIGHT KIGOMA TO DAR ES SALAAM TO CATCH YOUR INTL FLIGHT.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: ARRIVAL AT JULIUS KAMBARAGE NYERER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JKIA)
Airport pick up and transfer to Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Dar Es Salaam city for leisure, relaxation and Overnight. Bottled water, Bed and Breakfast Included.
At the airport of Julius Kambarage Nyerere International airport (JKIA), you will be warmly greeted and welcomed by our company representative, after confirming the presence of your entire belongings; you will be offered some bottles of mineral water or cold drinks followed by a direct private transfer to your Hotel for Leisure, relaxation, and Overnight.
Day 2: FLY TO KIGOMA, TRANSFER TO GOMBE STREAM NATIONAL PARK.
In the morning at leisure, you will be transferred to Julius Kambarage Nyerere International airport for your flight to Kigoma, later visit the Dr. Livingstone museum and memorial center in Ujiji village followed by a direct boat transfer to Gombe Stream National Park for 3 nights stay. Overnight at Gombe Stream Lodge. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
Upon arrival at Kigoma Airstrip, you will be picked up by our representative who will transfer you to Ujiji village where you will visit Dr. Livingstone museum and memorial center. From here, you will get to hear the history of slave trade and the journeys and missionary activities of the famous Dr. David Livingstone in the 19th century. Thereafter, you will be transferred further to Kibirizi port for your boat transfer to your Lodge in Gombe stream National Park, after check in, you will dine for lunch and the remainder of your day is free for you to walk around your lodge`s beautiful surroundings or embarking on short chimpanzee trekking tour. This secluded park offers a very perfect chimps viewing in Africa, apart from chimpanzees, expect to encounter other primates and animal species like; Baboons, colobus and velvet monkeys, forest pigs, dik dik, and wide range of tropical birdlife species. Dinner and Overnight at Gombe Forest Lodge.
Day 3 – 4: DISCOVER THE GOMBE STREAM, A CHIMPANZEE`S SECLUDED PLANET
These days will be spent hiking to different areas of the park, searching for chimps families, visiting waterfall and bird watching. All the hikes will be accompanied by an armed ranger. Boat tour in Lake Tanganyika can also be arranged for you on request. After each hike, you will return back to your lodge for hot lunch or you can request to leave with your packed lunches.
Overnight at Gombe Stream Lodge. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
Gombe Stream is a beautiful mountainous forested national park that slopes steeply down to the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Kigoma region, with an area of 52 sq km, Gombe stream is a quiet and mesmerizing destination popular for chimpanzee trekking safaris, nature walks, boat safaris and water sports in Lake Tanganyika which is the second deepest lake in the world. It is in Gombe Stream where the famous anthropologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall made many significant discoveries about the chimpanzees. It is possible to watch chimpanzees at close quarters during forest hikes, and it is a rare treat to be able to sit down quietly in a corner of pristine forest and have chimpanzees romp, play and interact all around you as they go about their daily activities.
In addition to the joys of walking in pristine forests and watching chimps, there are lots of other wildlife to enjoy including red-tailed monkeys, red colobus, blue monkeys (part of the gentle monkey family who is gentle by nature from birth), olive baboon and velvet monkeys. Hiking is done up into the forest and even up to the peak by using natural trails. The lake waters are wonderful to swim in, but more than that, Lake Tanganyika has the greatest diversity of Cichlid fishes in the world, and the largest specimens. Cichlids are generally brilliantly colored freshwater fishes that are a joy to watch either by snorkeling above them or using scuba gear to swim down amongst them. Boat excursions are also interesting activities in this unique part of the wild world.
Day 5: DISCOVER MKENGE WATER WALL
The Mkenge water wall, marks our amazing stay in this authentic chimps planet, Thereafter, we will catch our boat back to our Hotel in Kigoma for one night stay before flying to Zanzibar Island via Dar es Salaam. Overnight at Kigoma Hill Top Hotel. Dinner and Breakfast included.
Rise in the morning for rewarding breakfast; embark on another chimpanzee trekking tour and Mkenge water wall which is among the best attractions in the park. Later in afternoon, return back to your lodge for hot lunch and some rest, thereafter, collect your belongings and catch your boat back to Kigoma. Upon arrival at the port, you will be picked up by our representative who will take you to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel for resting, dinner and Overnight.
Day 6: FLIGHT KIGOMA TO DAR ES SALAAM TO CATCH YOUR INTL FLIGHT
Fly from Kigoma to Dar es Salaam to connect with your international flight back home.
Today after leisure breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and be transferred to Kigoma Airstrip for your flight to Julius Kambarage International Airport in Dar es Salaam to connect with your International flight back home. For late flights, day room can be arranged at extra price.
What is included in the 6 Days Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Trekking Safari?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Transportation in 4×4 Landcruiser Safari vehicle: 8seater or 6seater.
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- English speaking Driver guide.
- Game drives and park entry fees.
- Services of our Tours staff.
- Tourism Development Levy US $ 1.50 per person per night.
- Our 24hours support throughout the safari.
What is not included in this tour? Request a Quote
Items that are not included in the cost of 6 Days Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Trekking Safari price.
- All International Flights/local Flights + departure Taxes.
- Visa fees, Inoculations and personal insurance.
- Travel & Personal accident insurance and Baggage Insurance.
- Meals and Accommodation in Dar es Salaam city
- Excursions/services/activities not mentioned in this program.
- Flying option available for certain safaris at an extra cost.
- Personal expenses e.g. laundry, telephone calls, Drinks, Tips etc.