Gombe Stream National Park
One of the smallest national park in Tanzania with just 35 square kilometers of protected land along the hills of the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika located in the western part of Tanzania in Kigoma district within the Kigoma region, the park is 16 Kilometers north from Kigoma town. Gombe stream national park terrain is distinguished by mountainous with steep valleys clinging to the shores of the oldest lake in Africa “Lake Tanganyika” where a unique bio system has developed, and its vegetation ranges from grassland to woodland to tropical rainforests. The park can be accessible only by boats. It is a famous spot for Chimpanzee that are protected within this park, Gombe national park is a home to other animals apart from Chimpanzees including the colorful red-tail and blue monkeys and bird species that are not found in other parts of the world. Here you can embark on Chimpanzee trekking and you can meet the stars of the world-famous chimpanzee community, or hike through to the waterfalls with most beautiful and stunning swift streams that flows year-round on a guided walking safari in the Gombe forest and along the Tanganyika Lake shores
Things to do in Gombe Stream
National Park
Gombe national park nestled along Lake Tanganyika shores allows you to much experiences when in the area such experiences will include but not limited to encountering abundant wildlife, range of exhilarating water activities and experiences that will make you fully immersed in the natural wonders of this park allowing to have a deeper understanding of the remarkable Tanzania attractions during your trip.
Hiking and bird watching safari at the Gombe stream national park offers adventurous experience in one of the most unspoiled park in Tanzania protected ecosystems where travelers can walk and enjoy the fantastic views all around. Hiking at Gombe stream national park is really fascinating allowing travelers to discover the lush green tropical forests, beautiful hills and mountains, woodlands, waterfalls (Kakombe and Mkenke waterfalls which are at their fullest during the rainy season) and bushy valleys allowing you to test your fitness level as it requires stamina and some good level of physical fitness. Hikers will enjoy spectacular views of beautiful wildlife including diverse stunning butterflies, Chimpanzees, beautiful birdlife such as kingfishers, horn bills, palm nut vultures and other many birds that can be seen in this spectacular Gombe stream national park.
Gombe stream national park with its strategic location along the shores of Lake Tanganyika offers numerous interesting water activities that you can choose to participate in as a traveler, here you can enjoy kayaks and or paddling along shore of Tanganyika Lake. While at Gombe stream national park you can also explore the underwater wildlife by diving into to the clear water of the Tanganyika Lake allowing you to discover incredible colorful underwater creatures in the world including diverse fish species such as cichlids that calls this lake a home. For the enthusiasts enjoying to catch and release after a catch then sport fishing is another activity that you can enjoy while exploring the Gombe stream national park in the Lake Tanganyika, one of the most important lake for life of the local people in Kigoma region as they depend their income from the controlled fishing activities in the lake. Our knowledgeable guides and boat crew will supply you all the necessary equipment you would want for this sport fishing and they will take you to favorable sport where you will be able to catch some bigger species that looks impressive after a successful catch and take some memorable pictures with it before releasing them back to life. Water sport activities provide an energizing and powerful experience, amplified by the impressive scenery in all directions that you can enjoy from your perspective.
Village visiting is another activity that travelers can choose to include during their trip to Gombe stream national park, with the park being flanked by villages on the south and northern sides it make it possible for travelers to explore some popular villages with tourist attractions near the Gombe Stream park. Discover the local people’s culture and traditions in Mwamgongo village where you can also see traditional clothing engage or witness the traditional dancing, and see their handicrafts. Visitors at this village they have chance to buy some souvenirs like a woven hat or an original household item such as a basket or a mat woven from hand-made materials and more from the locals as the way to support their work and life improvement.
Gombe stream national park offers a separate attraction from nature-based attractions, in this beautiful park there is a house of chimpanzee observer and researcher Jane Goodall who lived with her husband and their young son in this stunning area with a passion to learn and discover more about these magnificent primates in their natural habitats. Gombe Stream National Park is a home to the “Kasakela group” which is chimpanzee’s clan. Jane Goodall has spent years studying the chimpanzees and primates of the Gombe stream national park and her institute offers a research center to a group of devoted researchers to studying and preserving chimps and other animals in the Gombe ecosystem. Scientists tramp across the park, through jungles and over mountains, hoping to observe wild chimps and other primates from Jane Goodall’s house, this house saves as a pilgrimage site for those seeking to experience chimpanzees and this animal lover.
When to visit
The best time to visit Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania is during the dry season, which typically runs from June to October. During this period Wildlife Viewing is ideal during the dry season for spotting chimpanzees and other wildlife, as animals tend to gather around water sources, making them easier to find. The weather is generally more pleasant, with lower humidity and fewer rain showers, which makes hiking through the park’s trails more comfortable. Chimpanzee Trekking: The dry conditions make trekking through the forest easier, and the chances of encountering chimpanzees are higher. However, if you prefer a quieter experience with fewer tourists, you might consider visiting during the shoulder months of May or November, when the park is still accessible but less crowded.
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