Chimpanzee Tracking at Gombe

Chimpanzee tracking at Gombe national park is the smallest of Tanzania’s national parks; a fragile strip of chimpanzee habitat straddling the steep slopes and river valleys that hem in the sandy northern shore of Lake Tanganyika. Its chimpanzees, which are habituated to human visitors, were made famous by the pioneering work of Jane Goodall, who in 1960 founded a behavioral research program that now stands as the longest-running study of its kind in the world.

Transportation
Car, domestic flight
Accomodation
Tanapa Huts
Departure from
Dar-es-Salaam or Arusha at an extra cost for the flight to Dar-es-Salaam
Best season
All year round
Tour type
Eco-Tour, Hiking, Trekking
Meals
All meals during the tour
Language
English, Spanish, French, Italian
Fitness level
Easy to Moderate
Group Size
2-20
Destinations
Tanzania Safari Tours
Activities
Trekking, Chimp tracking safari, Hiking
Trip Type
Walking Safari, Family Holiday, Nature Friendly, Photography Safari, Wildlife Safaris
Difficulty
Easy
Trip Tag
Chimpanzee tracking, sightseeing, walkingsafari

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Overview

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Overview

Highlights

Visit Jane Goodall chimps projects
Visit Lake Tanganyika and enjoy the sandy beach
Gombe national park is the smallest of Tanzania’s national parks
Take deep walks into the forest to observe and sit with the extraordinary primates
Visit the fragile strip of chimpanzee habitat straddling the steep slopes and river valleys.

Day 1 :

Dar-es-Salaam to Kigoma Ujiji Village

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Dar-es-Salaam and be transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kigoma. You will be picked up on arrival and transfer to Ujiji village where you will visit Dr. Livingstone memorial center. Then you will be transferred to Kibirizi port for your boat to Gombe. You will be picked up on arrival and be transferred to the rest house, get a hot lunch, and then at 13h00 start an evening Chimpanzee tracking in the forest. Gombe Stream’s main attraction is obviously the chimpanzee families that live protected in the park’s boundaries. Visitors take walks deep into the forest to observe and sit with the extraordinary primates for an entire morning. Apart from chimpanzee viewing, many other species of primates live in Gombe Stream’s tropical forests. Varvet and colobus monkeys, baboons, forest pigs, dik dik, and various tropical birds inhabit the dense forest. Dinner and overnight are at Tanapa Rest house. F/B.

Day 2 :

Visit Kakombe Waterfall and Chimpanzee Trekking

You will get breakfast at 08h00, and at 08h30 go for chimpanzee tracking in the forest. You will also visit Kakombe waterfalls which is among the best attractions in the park. If time allows, you can climb jane’s peak where you will have a chance to enjoy the view of the park. Meals and overnight are at Gombe Rest house. F/B.le. The evolution of technology in such diverse fields as horse tack and bullet trains has contributed to this trend. Dinner and overnight are at Tanapa Rest house. F/B.

Day 3 :

Chimpanzee Trekking, Forest Walk and Back to Kigoma

After breakfast, start chimpanzee trekking in different valleys, do walking in the forest, and visit mkenge water wall. At 12h00 you will be back for lunch. You can pack your stuff and transfer back to Kigoma town in the evening time. Dinner and overnight will be at Lake Tanganyika beach hotel.

Day 4 :

Kigoma fly to Dar-Es-Salaam

Get breakfast early in the morning at 06h00. Then you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for you flight back to Dar-Es-Salaam. Drop off at your hotel that you have booked in dar-es-Salaam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

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