Tanzania · Primate Tours

4-Day Kigoma and Gombe National Park Tour with Chimpanzee Tracking

4 Days Round trip from Kigoma Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the renowned Doctor Livingstone Museum Memorial in Kigoma
  • 02 Explore the culture and traditions of the Waha people
  • 03 Swim in the crystal clear waters of Lake Tanganyika
  • 04 Track playful chimpanzees in Gombe National Park
  • 05 Climb to the beautiful Kakombe waterfall

Head to Kigoma and Gombe on this 4-day guided tour from Dar es Salaam. Visit the renowned Doctor Livingstone Museum Memorial, explore the culture and traditions of the Waha people, and spend time by the crystal clear waters of Lake Tanganyika. In Gombe National Park, track playful chimpanzees and other primates, and climb to the beautiful Kakombe waterfall.

In Gombe National Park, track playful chimpanzees and other primates, and climb to the beautiful Kakombe waterfall.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Dar es Salaam, Kigoma, Gombe National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Flight to Kigoma and Museum Visit

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Dar es Salaam and transfer to the airport.

  • Take a flight to Kigoma at 09:30 am and arrive by 11:40 am.

  • Transfer to a coastal view resort for a scrumptious lunch.

  • Visit the Doctor Livingstone Museum Memorial in the old city, which contains the most comprehensive memorabilia of Doctor David Livingstone, who fought against slavery.

  • Explore the traditions and culture of the Waha people, an indigenous tribe of the Kigoma area.

  • Return to your lodge for an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Boat to Gombe and Chimpanzee Tracking

  • Have a full and hearty breakfast.

  • Transfer to Kibirizi Port for a boat ride to Gombe National Park.

  • Upon arrival, get registered at the park headquarters before proceeding into the forest to track the chimpanzees.

  • Return to the lodge for a scrumptious lunch.

  • Spend the rest of your time at leisure in the lodge, or take a swim in the crystal clear waters of Lake Tanganyika, the world's longest and second deepest lake.

  • Enjoy a warm dinner and stay overnight at Gombe Rest House.

3
Day 03

Chimpanzee Sighting and Kakombe Waterfall Hike

  • Head to the forest after breakfast to see chimpanzees.

  • Climb to Kakombe Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the park.

  • Walk to an abandoned chimpanzee feeding station while admiring the flora and fauna.

  • Track wild chimpanzees and other primates in the park.

  • Return to the lodge for a delicious lunch.

  • Relax at the lodge or go for a swim in Lake Tanganyika.

  • Enjoy a hearty dinner and stay overnight at Gombe Rest House.

4
Day 04

Return to Kigoma and Fly to Dar es Salaam

  • Take a boat ride back to Kigoma after breakfast.

  • Transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Dar es Salaam.

  • Return to your hotel in Dar es Salaam.

Doctor Livingstone Museum Memorial, Lake Tanganyika shoreline, Gombe National Park forest, Kakombe Waterfall

Where this trip takes you

Doctor Livingstone Museum Memorial, Lake Tanganyika shoreline, Gombe National Park forest, Kakombe Waterfall

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kigoma 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfer in Dar es Salaam

  • Flight from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma

  • Airport transfer in Kigoma

  • BB Coast View Resort

  • Dr Livingstone Museum tour in Ujiji

  • Boat transfer from Kigoma to Gombe

  • Park fee

  • Food and bed accommodation at Gombe Rest House

  • Professional guide fee

  • English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • International flight

  • Airport departure tax

  • Insurance

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour start
Kigoma, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kigoma.

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