Tanzania’s Chimpanzee Paradise
Gombe Stream National Park, one of Tanzania’s smallest yet most remarkable parks, is a lush wilderness that offers a year-round adventure. Step into history as you explore the same landscapes that once captivated explorers like Livingstone and Stanley in their quest for the source of the Nile.
Chimpanzees in Gombe
Chimpanzees
Currently being habituated - few Chimps are now used for tourism Habituation Experience (CHEX).
Variety of Reptile
Reptiles such as snakes (pythons), monitor lizards and crocodiles: These are reptiles that found in the park but some are rarely seen.
Waterfalls & Scenic Trails
Beyond wildlife, Gombe’s stunning landscapes include the breathtaking Kakombe and Mkenke waterfalls, hidden within lush valleys.
Unforgettable Experiences
Tanzania’s Secret Island Wilderness.
Chimpanzee trekking
The chimpanzees trekking is the main activities at Gombe National Park. These remarkable mammals, habituated to human visitors, were made famous by the pioneering work of Jane Goodall, who in 1960 founded a research program that now stands as the longest running study of its kind in the world.
Boat cruise
Tourists hire a tourist boat and just move about in the Lake Tanganyika to view its tourist attractions and leisure taking activities.A boat cruise is an amazing experience—you can choose a luxury boat or an ordinary speedboat, depending on your budget—for it allows you to feel Lake Tanganyika’.
Mountain hiking
There are magnificent views of the mountains of the rift escarpment falling westwards into the lake. The undulating terrain, valleys and the mosaic forest, woodland and grassland provide visitors with varied attractive landscape.
Community & Conservation Recognition
Gombe is a unique symbol of community-driven conservation and ecological significance.
Community-Based Conservation
Partnering with 12 border villages to combat poaching. Training former hunters as wildlife rangers and guides. School conservation programs nurturing future guardians.
Ecological Importance
Critical elephant corridor between Tanzania and Uganda. Last stronghold for Jackson’s hartebeest in Tanzania. Shoebill stork sightings in the Kagera River wetlands.
Protecting Gombe National Park
Safeguarding Wildlife of Gombe.
Plan Your Visit
Entry Fees
- International Adults$70
- International Children$20
- East African ResidentsTZS 20,000
Travel Tips
- ✈️ Nearest airport: It is about 40 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- 🕒 Open year-round; gates close at 6 PM
- 📌 Pack binoculars, sunscreen, and neutral-colored clothing
- 🐾 Always follow guide instructions for wildlife safety
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