Destination

Gombe Stream

Jane Goodall's legendary chimpanzee research site — a tiny but iconic park on Lake Tanganyika where groundbreaking primatology history was made.

Highlights

Jane Goodall's famous research site
Habituated chimpanzee trekking
Lake Tanganyika swimming and snorkelling
Historic scientific significance

Best Time to Visit

July to October for dry season and easier chimp trekking. Wet season (Feb-May) makes trails slippery and chimps harder to find.

Budget Guide

More affordable than Mahale. Park fees $100/adult/day. Basic rest house accommodation $30-50/night. Boat hire from Kigoma $100-200.

Getting There

Fly from Dar es Salaam or Arusha to Kigoma (2-3hrs), then 2-hour boat ride along Lake Tanganyika to the park. No road access.

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