About Gombe Stream
Gombe Stream National Park is famous as the site of Jane Goodall's pioneering chimpanzee research that began in 1960. At just 35 km², it's Tanzania's smallest national park, but this spectacular sanctuary on Lake Tanganyika's shores offers intimate primate encounters and the legacy of groundbreaking primatology research.
Highlights
- Track habituated chimpanzees made famous by Jane Goodall's 60+ year research
- Visit the historic site of groundbreaking primate behavioral studies
- Pristine beaches along Africa's deepest lake with crystal-clear waters
- Trek through lush forests with waterfalls, valleys, and diverse primates
- Only accessible by boat from Kigoma - maintaining its remote character
Activities
Chimpanzee Trekking
Forest Hiking
Swimming
Snorkeling
Bird Watching
Primate Research Tours
Wildlife
Chimpanzees
Olive Baboons
Red Colobus Monkeys
Red-tailed Monkeys
Blue Monkeys
Bushpigs
200+ Bird Species