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A bear walking through a dense forest. 1
A waterfall cascading down a moss-covered rock face surrounded by lush greenery. 2
A group of people in a forested area, some wearing traditional attire and others in casual clothing. 3
A group of people in a forested area, some wearing traditional attire and others in casual clothing. 4
Two people sitting in a forest, one taking a photo of a chimpanzee in the background. 5
By G-family adventures safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,700 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • chimpanzee trekking.
    • walking for waterfalls.
    • kayaking/swimming within 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 with company logo at airport.
    • Kigoma, Kigoma Region, Tanzania

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The Great Chimpanzee Encounter

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English
Price details
$1,700.00 x 2 Adults$3,400.00
Total
Price is $3,400.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
  • Inclusions
    Airport transfers in Kigoma as specified in the itinerary.
  • Inclusions
    Return domestic flights between Dar es Salaam and Kigoma, if included in the confirmed quotation.
  • Inclusions
    Private road transfers in Kigoma town.
  • Inclusions
    Boat transfers between Kibirizi Port, Gombe Stream National Park, and Mwamgongo Village, according to the itinerary.
  • Inclusions
    Four nights of accommodation: two nights in Kigoma town and two nights in Gombe Stream National Park.
  • Inclusions
    Meals as specified in the final itinerary.
  • Inclusions
    Gombe Stream National Park entry and applicable chimpanzee-tracking fees.
  • Inclusions
    Authorized park guides for chimpanzee tracking and forest activities.
  • Inclusions
    Guided Kigoma town and Ujiji historical walking tour.
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the Livingstone Memorial Centre, subject to opening hours and applicable entry fees.
  • Inclusions
    Mwamgongo Village cultural experience, subject to community arrangements.
  • Inclusions
    Drinking water during scheduled excursions.
  • Exclusions
    person purchase
  • Exclusions
    tips
  • Exclusions
    flight
  • Exclusions
    accommodations
  • Exclusions
    food and beverage service

What you can expect

  • DAY 1: KIGOMA TOWN WALKING SAFARI & 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.
    Afterward, 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 & 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 authorized 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 & 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

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    • Dar es Salaam
    • Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 4M89+Q5M, Kigoma, Tanzania | your guide will be with company logo at airport.
    • Kigoma, Kigoma Region, Tanzania