Gombe national park was introduced in the year 1968 and this was after the arrival of Dr. Jane Goodall. Dr. Jane Goodall  arrived in Tanzania in 1960 to study wild chimpanzees. Despite of the fact that Gombe national park is ranked as a small Tanzania national park, it is great for numerous Tanzania safari tour activities. This Park was formely called Gombe Stream National Park. Amongst the Tanzania National Parks, Gombe National Park is famously known for chimpanzee trekking in Africa.

Gombe national park is filled with various wildlife like primates, mammals, and bird species, including:

• Chimpanzees – The park’s main attraction, offering unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experiences.
• Other Primates: Vervet monkeys, Olive baboons and Red colobus monkeys
• Other Mammals: Bushbucks, bush pigs, and small antelope
• Birdlife – Over 200 species, including fish eagles, kingfishers, and tropical boubous.

Climate & Best Time to Visit Gombe Stream National Park

The climate of Gombe Stream national park is a tropical climate with two main seasons and these are Dry Season and the wet season.

• Dry Season (June – October) – Best for chimpanzee trekking, as the trails are dry and visibility is higher. So this is the best time to visit Gombe National Park for chimpanzee trekking in Tanzania

• Wet Season (November – April) – Also known as the low season, it is ideal for birdwatching, with lush greenery and abundant wildlife activity in Gombe National Park.

Gombe national park has numerous accommodations in and around of the park. These accommodations of Gombe Stream NAtional Park range from luxury lodges to budget campsites. Some of these include;

• Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge
• Gombe Forest Lodge
• TANAPA Rest House
• and campsites within the park.

Tanzania safari activities that are great to engage in while at the great Gombe national park, include;

• Chimpanzee Trekking – See free-roaming chimpanzees in Tanzania by following in the footsteps of Jane Goodall.
• Hiking & Nature Walks – Hike forest trails with stunning views of Lake Tanganyika in Gombe National Park.
• Birdwatching – Witness migratory and rare birds in the Gombe park’s lush ecosystem.
• Lake Tanganyika Exploration – Boat, fish, and snorkel on Africa’s second-largest lake.
• Cultural Tours – Uncover the local Kigoma inhabitants and their specialities

Getting to Gombe Stream national park visitors can get to the national through numerous ways and these include; By Air, use of boats, Train and road.

• By Air – Fly to Kigoma Airport, then take a boat transfer to Gombe National park.
• By Boat – Speedboats and public ferries operate from Kigoma to Gombe Stream National Park.
• By Train & Road – Take a train or bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma, followed by a boat ride via Lake Tanganyika.