Gombe Stream National Park is one of the most petite National Parks located in western Tanzania at the shore lake of Lake Tanganyika in the Kigoma region. The landscape of this unique national park is differentiable by its tropical rainforest, woodlands, grassland, and breathtaking views of the entire area. The typical behavior populations of Chimpanzees were researched here by Jane Goodall in Gombe National Park; she then produced many documentations and documentaries in the name of The Kasakela chimpanzee community.
Wildlife Viewing in Gombe Stream National Park
Besides Chimpanzees, other primates live in the park, such as red colobuses, red colobus, blue monkeys, and olive baboons. More than two hundred bird species are also available in this stunning park; the area is dominated by rainforest, and bushpigs inhabit this area.
How much does it cost for Chimpanzee Trekking?
The chimpanzee trekking is priced at 100$ per person, making it cheaper than Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda. There are some extra activities to enjoy while in the Park, such as sundowners at the shore of Lake Tanganyika, diving and snorkeling, and fishing safari. Usually, Chimpanzee sightseeing can take up to one hour, and your expert guide will have to help you locate them; per the official report, there are about 150 chimps in Gombe Stream National Park.
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How to get to Gombe Stream National Park?
Depending on where you’re coming from, the easiest way to get to Gombe Stream National Park is by flying from either Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, Ruaha National Park, or Dar es Salaam Way flight may range between 200 USD to 270 USD per person, most of the private aircraft doesn’t regularly fly out of Kigoma, but a government-owned airline (Air Tanzania) do fly to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) however if you require a private charter East Africa Safari Guides safari tour operator may help you to book. Once you arrive at Kigoma airport, you will be transferred by vehicle to Lake Tanganyika port to connect with a boat to Gombe Stream National Park. While other private airlines may sound very expensive, for pocket-friendly airline service, Air Tanzania is recommended by many.
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