SafariBando / Safari & Tours / 2-Day Chimpanzee Tracking in Gombe National Park / Details
Chimpanzees, the closest relatives to humankind, are more than 98% genetically, are so rare and on verge to extinction. In Tanzania, these primates' wild populations are limited to Gombe Stream, Mahale Mountains and Rubondo Island national parks. This 3-day tour will take visitors to a face to face encounter with these relatives of humans. In addition, clients will physically visit and get information from the Jane Goodall research centre in Gombe National Park, the oldest of its kind
Note: This Itinerary can be customised to match your budget and travel dates
Destinations visited
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Chimpanzee Tracking in Gombe Stream
The guide picks you up from Kigoma Airport or your hotel in Kigoma and transfers you to Kibirizi port where a private boat awaits to ferry you to Kasekela entrance, the entry point to Gombe Stream National Park. After park entry formalities, you will check-in in the accommodation, relax on the shores of Lake Tanganyika as you wait for your lunch.
After midday lunch, you will start the first trek in search for chimpanzees in Gombe mountains. The distance to be covered depends on location of the primates families on that specific day. On encountering the troop, you will observe the instructions of the ranger accompanying you. Other primate species such as monkeys and baboons are also abundant this national park.
Meals and overnights at Kasekela mid-range tented camp or Gombe forest lodge
Day 2: Chimpanzee and other primates Tracking in Gombe Stream
An early breakfast will be served at Gombe Bandas before undertaking a second Chimpanzee tracking across the valley of Gombe mountains. As per the laws established, you will spend a maximum of one hour with the chimpanzee per day and a distance of not closer than 10 meters. Because of Chimpanzees' closeness to humans, they can easily contaminate diseases from human beings, especially airborne diseases.
Depending on your interest, you will then proceed with the search across the mountains. Primates, dense forest animals such as wild pigs, and diverse bird species will be encountered. You can also challenge yourselves to trek to Jane Goodall's peak.
Returning to the lodge for lunch and then visiting Jane Goodall's research center to get further information from the scientists about the life of interesting primates.
The private boat will then drive you back to Kigoma Airport or your lodge in Kigoma town.
Price for 2-Day Chimpanzee Tracking in Gombe National Park / Rates Per Person
$1,520 per person when 1 person travels alone
$947 per person when 2 persons travel together
$805 per person when 3 persons travel together
$778 per person when 4 persons travel together
$711 per person when 5 persons travel together
$683 per person when 6 persons travel together
For a more accurate estimate, it's best to contact us directly and discuss your specific requirements and budget. We can provide you with a detailed quote based on your itinerary, group size, and preferred level of comfort
Cost Includes
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- Chimp permits(Two per person, non-resident)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water(On all days)
Cost Excludes
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees