Chimpanzee tracking in Gombe – 5 days tour

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Chimpanzee Tracking in Tanzania – A Unique Wildlife Adventure

A chimpanzee tracking experience in Tanzania offers a rare opportunity to step off the typical safari path and explore the forest homes of our closest relatives. Unlike the wide savannahs of Serengeti, this adventure takes you deep into lush tropical forests where chimpanzees thrive. Guided by expert rangers, you will follow trails that echo with bird calls, rustling leaves, and the chatter of chimpanzee families moving overhead.

Where to Go for Chimpanzee Tracking

The best destinations for chimpanzee trekking in Tanzania include Mahale Mountains National Park and Gombe Stream National Park, both located along the shores of Lake Tanganyika. These parks are renowned for their dense forests and high chimpanzee populations. Mahale, in particular, offers breathtaking scenery with mountains that drop directly into the crystal-clear waters of the lake, while Gombe gained fame through Dr. Jane Goodall’s long-term research on wild chimpanzees.

The Tracking Experience

Your chimpanzee tracking day begins early in the morning when the primates are most active. With the help of your guide, you will follow fresh signs—broken branches, nests, and calls—until you encounter a troop. Once found, you can spend up to an hour observing them. You may see playful juveniles swinging from branches, mothers nursing their young, and dominant males patrolling the group. This intimate encounter reveals the complex social behaviors of chimpanzees and their striking similarities to humans.

More Than Just Primates

While the highlight is meeting chimpanzees, the forests are also home to colobus monkeys, baboons, forest antelopes, and a wide range of bird species. After the trek, you can relax on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, swim in its clear waters, or take a boat ride for a complete experience.

Why Choose Chimpanzee Tracking in Tanzania?

Unlike the classic savannah safaris, chimpanzee trekking in Tanzania offers a slower, more personal journey. It combines adventure, hiking, and cultural discovery in some of the country’s most remote and untouched regions. For travelers seeking something unique and deeply rewarding, this experience is unforgettable.

Destination	Gombe
Included	All accommodation according to the itinerary Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary A safari briefing, Guaranteed window seat in safari vehicles/Jeep driven by experienced driver guides Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle Professional, English-speaking guide All sightseeing and game viewing Meals according to the safari itinerary All park entry fees 1.5 liter of mineral water per person per day during game drives All mentioned activities as per itinerary All government taxes Medical evacuation
Excluded	Domestic and International Flights Tanzania Visa Entry Fees Tips and Gratuities for the driver guide and cook Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks Accommodation before and after the safari Optional visit to Oldupai Gorge and a Maasai village Lunches, dinners, drinks at your hotel in Arusha Travel insurance Accommodation in town
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