Gombe Stream National Park, located on the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania, is one of Africa’s smallest yet most famous national parks.
Key Facts about Gombe National Park
Location
Western Tanzania, along Lake Tanganyika
Best Time to Visit
July – October (dry season, easier trekking)
Size
52 sq km (smallest national park in Tanzania)
Famous For
Chimpanzee trekking and Jane Goodall research
Accesibility
Best reached by boat from Kigoma town
Activities in Gombe National Park
Choose your experience
Unforgettable
Chimpanzee Trekking
The highlight of Gombe is chimpanzee tracking. It offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to follow these primates, watch their social behavior up close, and connect with nature in a deeply personal way.
Escape To the Chimpanzee Trekking
The park’s highlight is trekking through lush forests to observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Visitors can spend up to an hour with a chimpanzee family, witnessing their behaviors, social interactions, and unique personalities. This immersive experience offers rare insights into one of our closest living relatives.
Bird Watching
Gombe hosts over 200 bird species, from African fish eagles to colorful turacos. Ideal for bird lovers
Hiking & Nature Walks
Explore forest trails leading to Kakombe Waterfall and viewpoints overlooking Lake Tanganyika.
Snorkeling & Swimming
The crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika offer opportunities for swimming and snorkeling.
Cultural Tours
Visit nearby fishing villages to learn about the traditions and lifestyle along the lake.
Camps & Lodges
Choose your experience
Adventure Budget Camping
Choose you experience
Adventure Budget Camping lets you explore nature affordably—hike scenic trails, enjoy campfires, and sleep under the stars. Perfect for friends, families, and solo travelers seeking fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories.
Best for Family
Comfort Lodge & Tented Camps offers a perfect blend of luxury and adventure. Enjoy cozy lodges or authentic tented stays, surrounded by nature, with modern amenities.
Wifi
Swimming
Mid-range
Adventure Budget Camping
Wifi
Swimming
4.7
Comfort Lodge & Tented Camps
Choose you experience
Comfort Lodge & Tented Camps offers a perfect blend of luxury and adventure. Enjoy cozy lodges or authentic tented stays, surrounded by nature, with modern amenities, relaxing atmospheres, and unforgettable experiences.
Comfort Lodge & Tented Camps
Comfort Lodge & Tented Camps offers a perfect blend of luxury and adventure. Enjoy cozy lodges or authentic tented stays, surrounded by nature, with modern amenities.
Swimming
Spa
Budget
Comfort Lodge & Tented Camps
Swimming
Spa
4.6
Maasai Lodge
Choose you experience
Maasai Lodge offers an authentic cultural and wildlife experience. Stay in comfortable accommodations inspired by Maasai traditions, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy warm hospitality, nature adventures, and unforgettable moments.
Maasai Lodge
Comfort Lodge & Tented Camps offers a perfect blend of luxury and adventure. Enjoy cozy lodges or authentic tented stays, surrounded by nature, with modern amenities.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Arcu turpis ipsum donec lacus est scelerisque fringilla dignissim pellentesque. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.
Tanzania
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Urna feugiat sem accumsan amet. Lectus amet nunc interdum ut suscipit. Velit faucibus quam quam aenean mattis amet. Pretium id.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Urna feugiat sem accumsan amet. Lectus amet nunc interdum ut suscipit. Velit faucibus quam quam aenean mattis amet. Pretium id.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Urna feugiat sem accumsan amet. Lectus amet nunc interdum ut suscipit. Velit faucibus quam quam aenean mattis amet. Pretium id.
