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The Great Chimpanzee Encounter
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 5d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Trek through the forest to see chimpanzees
- Walk through the forest to discover waterfalls
- Kayak or swim in Lake Tanganyika’s fresh water
Activity location
- Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 4M89+Q5M, Kigoma, Tanzania | Your guide will be at the airport displaying the company logo.
- Kigoma, Kigoma Region, Tanzania
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The Great Chimpanzee Encounter
- 5d
Activity duration is 5 days 5d - English
What's included, what's not
Inclusions Airport transfers in Kigoma as specified in the itineraryInclusions Return domestic flights between Dar es Salaam and Kigoma, if included in the confirmed quotationInclusions Mwamgongo Village cultural experience, subject to community arrangementsInclusions Drinking water during scheduled excursionsInclusions Private road transfers in Kigoma townInclusions Boat transfers between Kibirizi Port, Gombe Stream National Park, and Mwamgongo Village, according to the itineraryInclusions Four nights of accommodation: two nights in Kigoma town and two nights in Gombe Stream National ParkInclusions Meals as specified in the final itineraryInclusions Gombe Stream National Park entry and applicable chimpanzee-tracking feesInclusions Authorised park guides for chimpanzee tracking and forest activitiesInclusions Guided Kigoma town and Ujiji historical walking tourInclusions Visit to the Livingstone Memorial Centre, subject to opening hours and applicable entry feesExclusions Person purchaseExclusions TipsExclusions FlightExclusions AccommodationExclusions Food and drink service
What you can expect
Day 1: Kigoma Town Walking Safari and Museum Visits
Upon arrival at Kigoma Airport, you will meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in or luggage drop-off.
Afterwards, begin exploring Kigoma town with a guided walking tour. Visit the historic Ujiji area, famous for its connection to the meeting of Henry Morton Stanley and Dr. David Livingstone. Explore the Livingstone Memorial Centre and learn about the area's history, cultural heritage, and role in regional trade and exploration. Continue walking through selected local streets and markets to experience daily life in Kigoma, interact with local residents, and discover the town's lakeside atmosphere along Lake Tanganyika. Return to your hotel for dinner, relaxation, and overnight in Kigoma town.
Day 2: Kigoma – Gombe Stream National Park and Chimpanzee Tracking
After breakfast, transfer to Kibirizi Port for your boat journey across Lake Tanganyika to Gombe Stream National Park. The boat transfer will be arranged according to the confirmed schedule and lake conditions. Upon arrival, check in at the park accommodation and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, accompanied by an authorised park guide, head into the forest for your first chimpanzee-tracking experience. Gombe Stream National Park is world-famous for its wild chimpanzees and the pioneering research associated with Dr. Jane Goodall. Walk through the tropical forest in search of chimpanzee communities and observe their natural behaviours while following park regulations and maintaining the required distance.
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking, Kakombe Waterfall and Forest Walk
After breakfast at approximately 8:00 AM, prepare for another guided forest excursion. At around 8:30 AM, begin chimpanzee tracking, exploring different forest trails and valleys in search of the chimpanzee communities. Later, visit Kakombe Waterfall, one of the park's attractive natural features. Enjoy the peaceful forest environment, take photographs, and learn about the area's biodiversity from your guide.Day 4: Mwamgongo Village Cultural Experience – Return to Kigoma
After breakfast at approximately 8:00 AM, depart by boat from Gombe Stream National Park towards Mwamgongo Village for a cultural experience, subject to local arrangements and lake conditions. Upon arrival, meet local community members and learn about their traditional ways of life, fishing activities, farming practices, local food preparation, and other daily activities. Enjoy opportunities to interact with residents and experience traditional music and dance where community performances have been arranged.
Day 5: Kigoma – Dar es Salaam
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Kigoma town. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for a short lakeside walk, local shopping, or relaxation before checking out.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 4M89+Q5M, Kigoma, Tanzania | Your guide will be at the airport displaying the company logo.
- Kigoma, Kigoma Region, Tanzania