5 Days Chimpanzee Safari in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Kigoma

Arrive in Kigoma by a flight from Dar es Salaam or Arusha. The flight can take more than three hours to Kigoma. There will be a pickup on arrival and transfer to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. You can use your afternoon to explore Kigoma town and visit some attractions which are found there. Dinner at Sangara Restaurant in the hotel. Overnight at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel.

Day 2: Kigoma to Gombe Stream National Park

Breakfast will be at 07:00 at the hotel and, at 08:45, there will be a transfer to the lake for boat departure to Gombe. You will be picked up on arrival and transferred to the Gombe Bandas. You will have a hot lunch at the lodge and then proceed for a chimpanzee tracking in the forest. Dinner and overnight at Gombe Bandas.

Driving time could be up to 7.5 hours.

Day 3: Gombe Stream National Park

After an early morning breakfast at Gombe Bandas, you will depart at 08:00 to do the chimpanzee tracking in the forest. Search for the climb to Kakombe Waterfalls if time allows. You will stop for meals along the way and then proceed to Gombe Bandas. Overnight at Gombe Bandas.

Driving time could be up to 7.5 hours.

Day 4: Gombe Stream National Park

After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will depart at 08:00 for the chimpanzee tracking in the forest. You will climb to Jane’s Peak if time allows, have meals, and return to Gombe Bandas for other activities like boating and fishing. Meals and overnight at Gombe Bandas.

Driving time could be up to 7.5 hours.

Day 5: Kigoma to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast at the lodge at 06:00, depart Gombe Bandas at 07:00 for a transfer to the lake for your boat departure to Kigoma. You will be picked up on arrival and transferred to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. You will be served a hot lunch and then transferred to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) for a flight to Dar es Salaam. End of the Safari Service.

• Kakombe Waterfalls visit
• A hike to Jane’s Peak

This safari will take place in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania.

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• Boating
• Fishing
• Kigoma town tour

• Chimpanzee tracking
• Game viewing at Gombe Stream National Park
• Kakombe Waterfalls visit
• A hike to Jane’s Peak
• Services of a knowledgeable English-speaking driver / guide
• Safari transport by a 4x4 vehicle (6 seats) with a pop-up roof hatch to enable easy game viewing and photography
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Daily meals
• Pickup and drop off at hotel
• Park entrance fees into the game reserve

• Local / international flights
• Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary
• Travel / flying doctors rescue services
• Tips to the staff (highly recommended)
• Visas
• Airport departure tax
• Items of a personal nature (e.g. laundry, telephone bills, soft drinks, alcoholic and other beverages)
• Personal and baggage insurance

• A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.