Gombe National Park
Gombe National Park is Tanzania's smallest national park and one of Africa's most famous primate destinations. Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, the park is renowned as the site where Jane Goodall began her groundbreaking chimpanzee research in 1960. The park is accessible only by boat from Kigoma and offers exceptional chimpanzee trekking in a lush forest setting.
Accommodation
The park has very limited accommodation, making advance booking essential.
Popular activities
Chimpanzee trekking (the park's main attraction)
Guided forest walks
Birdwatching (over 200 bird species)
Swimming in Lake Tanganyika
Snorkeling and kayaking
Sunset boat cruises
Getting ther...
Accommodation
The park has very limited accommodation, making advance booking essential.
Popular activities
Chimpanzee trekking (the park's main attraction)
Guided forest walks
Birdwatching (over 200 bird species)
Swimming in Lake Tanganyika
Snorkeling and kayaking
Sunset boat cruises
Getting ther...
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