Gombe Stream National Park is located on the western border of Tanzania, easily accessible by boat from Kigoma town, just 16 km to the south. Spanning only 52 sq km, it is one of the smallest national parks in Tanzania, bordered to the east by the Great Rift Valley escarpment and to the west by the vast Lake Tanganyika, the world’s longest and second-deepest lake at 1,400 meters deep.
Gombe Stream, like its sister park, Mahale Mountains, is a roadless park where visitors can explore on foot, accompanied by an experienced guide. The park’s landscape is a mix of evergreen forests, open woodlands, and grasslands. Its most notable feature is its population of chimpanzees, made famous by Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking research. As one of the world's most endangered species, these chimpanzees are the primary attraction in Gombe.
Apart from chimpanzees, visitors may also spot a variety of forest species, including baboons, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and red colobus monkeys. Gombe Stream is also home to more than 200 species of birds, making it a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.
Get close to nature with guided chimpanzee tracking tours and witness the fascinating behavior of these incredible primates.
Explore the untouched forests, scenic woodlands, and open grasslands, offering a truly wild adventure.
With over 200 bird species, Gombe is a haven for birdwatchers looking to spot unique and rare species in their natural habitat.