Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arusha to Gombe National Park (via Kigoma)

   • Begin the day with a pickup from your hotel in Arusha.

   • Transfer to Arusha Airport (ARK) for your scheduled light aircraft flight.

   • Board the flight to Kigoma Airport (TKQ), typically involving a connection in Dar es Salaam.

   • Arrive at Kigoma Airport in the late afternoon.

   • Meet your local representative and transfer to the Kigoma town jetty.

   • Embark on a scenic boat ride across the northern waters of Lake Tanganyika to Gombe National Park.

   • Check into your lodge or tented camp located along the lake's shoreline.

   • Dine and relax at your accommodation.

   Overnight at a luxury lodge or tented camp in Gombe National Park (e.g., Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge).

2. Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Forest Exploration

   • Wake early and enjoy breakfast at the lodge.

   • Join your guide for the first chimpanzee trekking experience in the forest.

   • Hike through dense vegetation based on the chimpanzees' current location.

   • Spend one unforgettable hour observing the chimpanzee troop once found.

   • Return to the lodge for a well-deserved lunch and rest.

   • Opt for an afternoon forest walk to explore other primate species such as vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and baboons.

   • Choose to swim in Lake Tanganyika if conditions are safe and permitted.

   • Watch the sunset over the lake and enjoy a peaceful evening.

   Overnight at a luxury lodge or tented camp in Gombe National Park.

3. Day 3: Additional Trekking and Lake Activities

   • Begin the day with breakfast at the lodge.

   • Venture out for another chimpanzee trek or explore a new section of the park.

   • Focus on observing different chimpanzee groups or discovering the park’s diverse birdlife.

   • Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation.

   • Take an optional boat ride along the lake’s shoreline to appreciate the park’s dramatic landscapes.

   • Learn about the ongoing research legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.

   • Enjoy the serenity and natural beauty of Lake Tanganyika.

   Overnight at a luxury lodge or tented camp in Gombe National Park.

4. Day 4: Return to Arusha

   • Eat breakfast while enjoying final views of Lake Tanganyika.

   • Depart from Gombe with a boat transfer back to the Kigoma town jetty.

   • Transfer by vehicle to Kigoma Airport (TKQ).

   • Board your scheduled flight from Kigoma to Arusha, likely with a connection in Dar es Salaam.

   • Arrive in Arusha in the evening and transfer to your hotel or proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward international flight.