Would you like to see gorillas or chimpanzees on your trip to East Africa? And where would you like to see them? Rwanda? Tanzania? The Congo? Each location provides a unique experience to get up a personal to these beautiful animals!
Whether you choose to see the gorillas and chimpanzees in Rwanda or go off the beaten track in Tanzania to see the chimps in Gombe, Katavi, or Mahale, you’re bound to have an experience unlike anything else!
Below we have some example itineraries depending on where you would like to go and how much time you have. From day trips to a week long tours, there is something for everyone!
Detailed Itinerary of Chimpanzee tracking in Gombe – 5 days 4 nights Safari tour
No other park in Africa can offer such a magnificent experience with chimpanzees. With the possible exception of Mahale Mountains National Park in the Gombe National Park you have one of the greatest opportunities to experience chimpanzees as the park’s star attraction. Although in the park are many other primates, and mammals as well.
DAY 1: Flight from Arusha to Kigoma
Early morning Shared Charter flight from Arusha to Kigoma Early morning Shared Charter flight from Arusha to Kigoma Transfer from the Airport to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel Lunch at the Hotel Afternoon trip to Ujiji town and Livingstone Memorial, (Local Fishing Village optional) Dinner and Overnight :lodge/camp site according to the type of accommodation options requested.
Day 2: Gombe National Park
Early morning Breakfast at the Hotel Depart for 2hour Dhow boat transfer to Gombe Stream National Park Lunch at the Lodge Depart for afternoon Chimpanzee trekking You can walk and experience nature with all your senses! The birdlife is extraordinary, as there is a great crossover of East African grassland birds and West African forest species. No other park in Africa can offer such a magnificent experience with chimpanzees. With the possible exception of Mahale Mountains National Park in the Gombe National Park you have one of the greatest opportunities to experience chimpanzees as the park’s star attraction. Although in the park are many other primates, and mammals as well. Evening Sundowners Dinner and Overnight :lodge/camp site according to the type of accommodation options requested.
Day 3: Gombe National Park
Breakfast at the Lodge Depart for morning Chimpanzee trekking Return to the Lodge for Lunch Afternoon at Leisure Evening Sundowners The Gombe Stream National Park, a place where you can still see chimpanzees in their natural environment. Although the chimpanzees are the park’s star attraction there are many other primates, including baboons, vervet monkeys, red colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and bush babies. Aside from of primates , many other species live in Gombe Stream’s tropical forests. Buffalo, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, crocodile and hippo are common. Dinner and Overnight:lodge/camp site according to the type of accommodation options requested.
Day 4: Gombe National Park
Breakfast at the Lodge Depart for morning Chimpanzee trekking Return to the Lodge or Lunch Afternoon at Leisure Evening Sundowners The birdlife is extraordinary, as there is a great crossover of East African grassland birds and West African forest species. Gombe Stream National Park also offers great swimming and snorkeling opportunities on the shore of Lake Tanganyika. Dinner and Overnight :lodge/camp site according to the type of accommodation options requested.
Day 5: Gombe National Park
Breakfast at the Lodge Morning 2 hour transfer by Dhow boat to Kigoma Pick-up and Transfer from Kigoma Hilltop Hotel to the Kigoma Airport and Depart with Shared Charter Flight from Kigoma to Arusha with Packed Lunch
