Gombe NationalPark

Übersicht

Der bewaldete Gombe-Nationalpark liegt am Ufer des malerischen Tanganjikasees und ist einer der besten Orte in Afrika, um Schimpansen zu beobachten. Ursprünglich in den 1960er Jahren von Jane Goodall an Menschen gewöhnt, sind die Schimpansen von Gombe heute Gegenstand der weltweit am längsten laufenden Studie über eine Wildtierpopulation. Die Beobachtung dieser faszinierenden Menschenaffen, die unsere nächsten lebenden genetischen Verwandten sind, in freier Wildbahn ist ein wahrhaft unvergessliches Erlebnis.

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FAQ Über Gombe NationalPark

Gombe Stream National Park, located on the western border of Tanzania along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, is Tanzania’s smallest national park but one of its most globally significant. It gained international fame through the groundbreaking research of Dr. Jane Goodall, who began her chimpanzee behavioral studies here in 1960. Today, it remains a vital site for primate research and ecotourism, offering an unparalleled opportunity for chimpanzee trekking.

Gombe Stream National Park is primarily famous for:

  • Chimpanzee Research & Tracking: It’s the site of Dr. Jane Goodall’s pioneering chimpanzee research, which has been ongoing for over 60 years. Visitors have the unique opportunity to go chimpanzee trekking and observe these incredible primates in their natural habitat.
  • Dr. Jane Goodall: The park’s legacy is inextricably linked to her work, which revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzee behavior and conservation.
  • Smallest National Park: It is Tanzania’s smallest national park, covering only 52 square kilometers (20 square miles).
  • Lake Tanganyika: Its location on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, the world’s second-deepest freshwater lake, adds to its beauty and offers additional activities like swimming and snorkeling.

While chimpanzees are the main attraction, Gombe Stream National Park is also home to other primates and diverse wildlife:

  • Chimpanzees: The star residents. Visitors join guided treks to observe habituated chimpanzee communities.
  • Other Primates: You can also spot olive baboons (which Dr. Goodall also studied extensively), red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and red colobus monkeys (which are often hunted by chimps).
  • Mammals: Although rarer, you might glimpse bushbucks, bushpigs, civets, and various small carnivores. Leopards are present but extremely elusive.
  • Birds: Over 200 bird species have been recorded, including various forest birds, water birds along the lake, and raptors.
  • Fish: The waters of Lake Tanganyika boast an incredible diversity of cichlid fish, many of which are endemic to the lake.

The park can be visited year-round, but specific times offer different advantages:

  • Dry Season (May to October): This is generally considered the best time for chimpanzee trekking. The forest is less dense, making it easier to spot and follow the chimps, and the trails are less slippery. Chimpanzees tend to stay closer to the lower slopes and lake shore where food sources are more concentrated.
  • Wet Season (November to April): The vegetation is lush and green, making for beautiful scenery. Chimpanzees may be more dispersed and higher up the slopes as food is abundant, potentially leading to longer treks. However, this is also when the chimps’ coats are shiniest, and the opportunities for photography are excellent. Birdwatching is also at its peak during this period due to the presence of migratory birds.

A minimum of 2 to 3 nights is recommended. This allows for at least two full days of chimpanzee trekking, increasing your chances of multiple good sightings and observing different behaviors, especially since the chimps’ movements can be unpredictable. It also allows time for other activities like forest walks or lake activities.

 

Access to Gombe Stream National Park is unique as it’s primarily by boat:

  • By Air: The most common way is to fly from Dar es Salaam or Arusha to Kigoma Airport (TKQ). Several domestic airlines (e.g., Precision Air, Coastal Aviation) offer flights.
  • From Kigoma: From Kigoma town, you take a dhow (traditional sailing boat) or a motorboat across Lake Tanganyika to the park. The boat trip typically takes about 2-3 hours, offering scenic views of the lake and coastline. You cannot access the park by road.

 

  • Chimpanzee Tracking (Trekking): This is the main attraction. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, you trek through the forest to locate and observe the habituated chimpanzee communities. Permits are required.
  • Forest Walks: Explore the park’s diverse forest trails, learning about the flora and fauna, and perhaps spotting other primates or birds.
  • Swimming & Snorkeling: Enjoy the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika. The lake is known for its endemic cichlid fish, and snorkeling can offer fascinating underwater views.
  • Visiting Jane Goodall’s Research Site: Learn more about the history of the research at the Kasekela research station.
  • Hiking to Kakombe Waterfalls: A scenic hike to beautiful waterfalls within the park.
  • Birdwatching: Spot various forest and water bird species.

 

Entry fees are set by the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) and are subject to change. As of July 2025, the approximate fees (excluding 18% VAT, which is usually added) are:

  • Non-resident Adults (16+ years): Approximately $100 USD per person per 24 hours.
  • Non-resident Children (5-15 years): Approximately $20 USD per person per 24 hours.
  • Chimpanzee Tracking Permit: This is a separate and mandatory fee, typically around $100 USD per person per day (non-resident adult), excluding VAT. This permit covers the actual activity of tracking.
  • Concession Fees: If staying at a lodge inside Gombe Stream National Park, there’s an additional concession fee (around $30 USD per adult per night) excluding VAT.
  • Ranger Fee: A mandatory fee for an armed ranger accompanying you on treks, usually included in the permit or paid locally.

It’s crucial to confirm the latest official TANAPA tariffs or consult your tour operator for the most current and accurate pricing for your visit to Gombe Stream National Park.

 

  • Comfortable hiking shoes or boots: Essential for navigating uneven and potentially slippery forest trails.
  • Long trousers and long-sleeved shirts: To protect against scratches, insect bites, and sun.
  • Rain gear: Especially during the wet season, as showers can be unpredictable.
  • Insect repellent: Crucial for mosquito and tsetse fly protection.
  • Hat and sunscreen: For sun protection.
  • Small backpack: To carry water, snacks, camera, and other essentials.
  • Camera: With good zoom lens, but avoid using flash near chimps.
  • Binoculars: For spotting chimps high in the trees or other wildlife.
  • Plenty of water: Staying hydrated is key during treks.

Strict rules are in place to protect the chimpanzees and visitors:

  • Maintain Distance: A minimum distance (usually 7-10 meters) must be kept from the chimps.
  • Masks: Wearing a face mask may be required to prevent disease transmission to the chimps.
  • No Food or Drink: Do not eat or drink near the chimps.
  • No Flash Photography: Flash photography is strictly prohibited.
  • Health: If you are feeling unwell (e.g., flu, cold), you may not be allowed to trek to protect the chimps.
  • Limited Viewing Time: Time spent with the chimps is often limited (e.g., one hour per encounter) to minimize disturbance.

Visiting Gombe Stream National Park offers a profound and unique wildlife experience, connecting you with our closest living relatives in their natural home.

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Hiked Kilimanjaro (6 days) and went on a Safari (5 days Kilimanjaro Hike was amazing! Our guide (Mollel) and porters were all excellent. They were each knowledgable, encouraging and friendly. They took time to get to know us and understand our needs. They helped us feel comfortable with the challenge and enabled us to enjoy our trek from start to finish!Our Safari was equally outstanding! Again, we had terrific guides (Sam & Tembo). They, too, were knowledgable, accommodating and made each day a super fun adventure for all of us! They were incredible at tracking down all of the Big 5! They even found the black rhinos!The Value for the Money was unreal, as well. I would 100% recommend Soul of Tanzania to anyone who is looking for a once-in-a-lifetime Tanzanian experience!
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Unforgettable Safari and experience at its best Journey to Africa My friend and I did a 8 day Safari, starting in Tarangire NP, Serengeti central and South (Ndutu) with big Migration, Ngorongoro crater and Lake Tanganyika. All planning including our wishes and suggestions from Weguide Safari what is best for the time we were traveling were done with WhatsApp. The communication was very easy with very quick respondSo we had an excellent Safari with weguide africa safaris with nice, safe and quite large accommodations and tented camps, including good food.I think our guide Mollel will be the best guide you can find. He has a very good knowledge about animals and their behavior, wildlife and Tanzania culture. Besides he is helpful, friendly and a very good and save driver.We have seen all Big 5 and a great number of other animals living there.He even could find animals hidden under bushes or in trees in a great distance and getting closer we could watch them very, very nearby.My brother with family did the Safari before us with Guide Kennedy. and we all together have the same opinion that this Safari couldn't be topped.It was my best Safari I've done until now and I couldn't imagine getting something better. So much wildlife!!!!I would it recommend to 100%
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SOLO TRIP TO TANZANIA SAFARI WITH WEGUIDE AFRICA SAFARIS ( 100% I RECCOMENDED WEGUID FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS) Tanzania as a safari destination has it all: if this is your first safari and your driving ambition is to get some amazing sightings and to rack up the big 5 as soon as possible then Ngorongoro Conservation Area is probably the best place in the world. Head for the Serengeti, however, if you have time for a longer safari and your goal is to take time to roam – moving as a nomad with the vast herds, or simply skitting across the savannah between the rock outcrops that are the lookout posts of the Serengeti prides. The Serengeti remains for me (alongside Botswana’s Kalahari) as one of the very best places in the world to experience the awe-inspiring vastness of the African wilderness. There is no feeling like being in the middle of the incomparable immensity of the savannah with no other vehicle in sight and a herd of wildebeest stretching as far as the eye can see towards the horizon.
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Tanzanian Romantic Safari for Couple Unforgettable honeymoon - safari & beach holidayOverall, great experience with WeGuide Celia has been extremely helpful in tailoring the itinerary for the safari and has assisted us all along the process.Our guide, Sam, and was always on time and truly did his best to show us all the possible animals within the visited parks. We've had nice lunches (with juice and wine) during the 5 days of Safari and the car was always sparkling clean in the morning when our guide was picking us up :) We would've appreciated our guide to be a bit more involved in the conversation (the answers we got to our questions about birds/animals weren't really detailed and we would've enjoyed talking/getting to know our guide a bit more, especially during our common lunches) but of course this didn't ruin our experience.Our safari was followed by a beach holiday in Zanzibar : Ceci has arranged a pick-up at the airport for us. The hotel (Z hotel in Nungwi) was also great and the honeymoon package made our holiday unforgettable.I can only recommend Soul of Tanzania and Tanzania in general. The safari is a magical experience everyone should have in a lifetime.
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Viajero solo en la vida silvestre de Tanzania y safaris de experiencia en Zanzíbar Planeamos nuestro viaje a Tanzania junto con Cecie en weguide Safari. Le hemos dicho aproximadamente lo que queríamos hacer (lago Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti y Zanzibar) y ella sugirió el itinerario y el alojamiento que discutimos y adaptamos juntos. El Serengeti fue probablemente el más impresionante de los parques y tal vez si el tiempo hubiera sido un problema, me habría saltado el lago Manyara para ir directamente al Ngorongoro. (Aunque el alojamiento en el lago Manyara fue increíble, Escarpment Luxury Lodge). Todos los alojamientos tenían algo especial y terminar con un par de días de relax en Zanzíbar fue simplemente perfecto.
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Great experience at Mara River (Serengeti) So nice to see and read about sam maasai guide. He was my guide when I visited Tanzania. I also had great game driving experiences, and yes, being patient definitely paid off time after time. We experienced elephants crossing the Mara River, and Sam explained how the matriarch makes the decision to cross and how the elephants would not all cross at once, rather cross in small groups of adults, babies, and elders. We stayed and saw group after group cross and come up the bak of the river directly beside our vehicle,. We also saw a group in the river stop and surround each other and then there was trumpeting by the herd on both sides of the river. Sam explained that they must have sensed danger like crockerdiles, and that they would reteat back; that’s exactly what happened and the trumpeting continued on both sides of the river for a while. When we returned to the Mara River Camp that evening, everyone was envious of our experience and commented how much they loved to have heard the elephants communicating. Like you and your son, we had great experiences every day. Love your photos and descriptions. It’s truly the trip of a lifetime
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Mikumi National park and Zanzibar island The Mikumi National Park is located in eastern Tanzania, some 100 kms south of Morogoro and 280 km west of Dar Es Salaam. It is next to the Selous Reserve and a few kilometers from the Udzungwa Mountains National Park. The wildlife includes monkeys, lions, leopards, panthers, elephants, giraffes zebras, hipos, etc. Approximately 360 different species of birds have been spotted. The park is very popular and is easily accessible from Dar Es Salaam. It is specially equipped for bird watching. Greenery includes the miombo forest which is dominated by Brachystegia spp. The Combretum-Terminalia forest is common between the hills and the plains along the river.In this lower part dominated by Acacia spp, Adansonia digitata baobab and Sterculia appendiculata and the top of gallery forest and riparian dense scrub along rivers Mgoda, Kikobogo and Mkata. The ebony Dalbergia melanoxylon, Sclerocarya caffra, Cassia abbreviata flabellifer and Hyphaene Borassus Ventricosa, Balanites aegyptiaca and Ficus spp are all very close to each other. They are common and important to elephants and baboona. A truly unforgettable experience. with weguide afrkca safaris
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