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Gombe Stream National Park
Western Tanzania
- Area
- 52 sq km
- Altitude
- 767-1,500m above sea level
- Established
- 1968
The place
Famous for Jane Goodall's chimpanzee research and forest trekking
Gombe Stream National Park is Tanzania's smallest national park but holds immense significance as the site of Jane Goodall's groundbreaking chimpanzee research. This narrow strip of forest along Lake Tanganyika's eastern shore offers intimate encounters with wild chimpanzees and insights into one of the world's longest-running wildlife studies. The park's steep valleys and forested hills provide challenging but rewarding trekking opportunities.
Known for
- 01Jane Goodall research site
- 02Chimpanzee trekking
- 03Research history
- 04Forest valleys
- 05Lake Tanganyika access
Who you'll meet
Chimpanzee Red-tailed monkey Blue monkey Olive baboon Red colobus monkey Bushbuck Leopard Over 200 bird species
What to do there
Highlights
- Walk in the footsteps of Jane Goodall
- Observe chimpanzees studied for over 60 years
- Learn about ongoing research and conservation
- Trek through pristine forest valleys
- Visit research station and museum
Ways to explore
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Forest hiking
- Research center visits
- Educational tours
- Photography
- Beach time
When to go
Our recommended months
Tropical forest climate. Dry season (June-October) offers better trekking conditions and higher chimp visibility.
Staying & getting there
Where you'll stay
- Research station guesthouse
- Basic camping
Getting there
Boat from Kigoma town (1 hour) or charter flight. No road access.
Before you go
- 1.Chimpanzee trekking with guide only
- 2.Follow research protocols
- 3.No feeding wildlife
- 4.Respect ongoing research
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