2-Day Gombe Stream National Park and Lake Tanganyika Safari from Kigoma
Highlights
Kigoma, Gombe National Park
boating, nature, photography
Group Tour
2 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili
Description
Embark on a 2-day safari to Gombe Stream National Park and Lake Tanganyika from Kigoma. Observe habituated chimpanzees for an hour in their natural habitat and hike to Jane’s Peak for panoramic Rift Valley views. Explore the mist-covered Kakombe Waterfall, enjoy a forest walk at the Mwinze Feeding Station, and swim or snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika. This immersive experience combines wildlife trekking, stunning scenery, and lakeside relaxation for an unforgettable Tanzanian adventure.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Gombe Stream National Park – Chimpanzee Encounter & Kakombe Waterfall
- Morning: Depart from Kigoma (Kibirizi Port) by boat. The ride takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Late Morning: Arrive at Gombe, register at the park HQ, and check into your camp or banda.
- Afternoon: Your first Chimpanzee Trek. Once the scouts find a troop, you spend exactly one hour observing them.
- Late Afternoon: Hike to the Kakombe Waterfall, a beautiful spot for photos and spotting red-tailed monkeys.
- Evening: Relax by the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
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Day 2: Jane’s Peak, Mwinze Feeding Station & Return to Kigoma
Early Morning: Hike up to Jane’s Peak. This is a steep climb but offers a panoramic view of the lake and the forest. It is where Jane Goodall sat for hours during her research.
Mid-Morning: A secondary forest walk or a visit to the Feeding Station (Mwinze area).
Late Morning: Enjoy a swim or snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika (free of crocodiles/hippos in the park-monitored beach area).
Afternoon: Lunch at the camp, then board your boat for the return trip to Kigoma.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 8 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 8 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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