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Gombe Stream National Park

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A Primate Paradise in Tanzania's Wilderness

Gombe Stream National Park, located along the scenic shores of Lake Tanganyika, is Tanzania's smallest but incredibly unique national park. Renowned for its population of wild chimpanzees, it offers a rare opportunity to observe these fascinating creatures up close. The park, a serene landscape of lush forests and tranquil lake views, was the site of Jane Goodall's groundbreaking chimpanzee research. Beyond chimpanzees, Gombe Stream is home to a variety of primates and rich biodiversity. With Simba Safaris, visitors can experience this secluded safari haven, immersing themselves in the natural beauty and wonders of Gombe Stream.

Simba Safaris – Tanzania – East Africa, has Followed this simple yet successful formula for over Fifty years and it has earned us a reputation as the finest luxury safari operator in East Africa. Despite the challenging global situation, we have no plans to change our “modus operandi” and we plan to enhance it further.

A SAFARI IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE GUIDE WHO ACCOMPANIES YOU

We share the Heart of Tanzania with every Guest and bring its warmth to you – the adventurer!

Firoz Simba
Founder, Simba Safaris

In our hearts beats a deep love for Tanzania, a place we hold in the highest regard. Our mission is to share the warmth and friendly spirit of the Tanzanian communities with every guest who goes on this incredible journey. To achieve this, we've assembled a team of expert hosts, guides, and excursion managers who share our passion for this country. It's our dream and privilege to open its entrances to people from around the world. We eagerly anticipate the day we welcome you to Tanzania, to share the special gift that is this extraordinary land.

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Gombe Stream

Beyond the usual, Gombe Stream National Park offers diverse activities, blending adventure with nature and culture, ensuring a memorable and authentic experience for every visitor.

  • Chimpanzee Trekking
  • Bird Watching
  • Walking Safari
  • Waterfalls
  • Canoeing
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Explore Gombe Stream In Simba's Way

Simba Safaris enhances your Gombe Stream journey with a personal touch. Our expert guides, well-versed in the park's ecosystem, ensure close-up wildlife experiences. Focused on individual tastes, we provide exclusive access to tranquil, lesser-known areas, crafting a distinct and memorable safari adventure only for you.

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Gombe Stream National Park

When To Visit

Gombe Stream National Park welcomes visitors year-round, with peak viewing from June to October and December to February. Chimpanzee trekking is optimal during the dry season, as chimps often stay on lower slopes, simplifying tracking. However, the wet season offers its own lush, vibrant experience, but with potentially longer tracking times.

  • Jan
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  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • Aug
  • Sept
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
  • Green Season
  • Long Rain Season
  • Dry Season
  • Short Rain Season
Primate Haven in Tanzania's Wilderness

Wildlife In Gombe Stream

Vervet Monkeys

The vervet is a small, black-faced monkey, common in East Africa. High-ranking vervet monkeys threatened the members of other groups more than did low-ranking individuals

Olive Baboons

These beach-loving baboons are not just a common sight but also extremely habituated, making them a fascinating study in primate social structure. They are playful, social, and a delight to watch, especially along the park's shores.

Red Colobus Monkeys

The red colobus monkey, a species often preyed upon by chimpanzees, adds to the park's primate diversity. These monkeys are crucial for understanding the park's ecological balance and are a clear indicator of the area's rich biodiversity.

Blue Monkeys

These arboreal primates, known for their agility and playful nature, add vibrancy to the forest canopy. The park is one of the few places where red-tailed and blue monkeys are known to hybridize, showcasing unique interactions in primate species.

Red Tailed Monkeys

It has a red colouration on the tail’s underside, and the reddish colour increases from the base to the tip.Red-tailed monkeys also have huge, elastic cheeks, which they use to stash away food for later eating

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Gombe Stream National Park is renowned for its wild chimpanzee populations, the research conducted by Jane Goodall, and its lush, diverse landscapes. It's a prime spot for primate watching, including habituated chimpanzees, and offers a unique, intimate safari experience.

The best way to reach Gombe Stream National Park is by taking a domestic flight to Kigoma from Dar es Salaam or Arusha, followed by a lake taxi or private boat ride. While more comfortable, private charters are costlier than lake taxis.

Apart from chimpanzee trekking, Gombe Stream offers guided forest walks, birdwatching, and sundowner boat trips on Lake Tanganyika. Snorkelling and diving in the lake to explore its rich marine life are also popular activities.

For optimal chimpanzee trekking in Gombe Stream National Park, the ideal period is between June and October, the latter part of the dry season. This is when chimpanzees usually stay on the lower slopes, facilitating quicker sightings. Conversely, during the wet season, finding chimpanzees may require more time, often three to four hours, as they tend to move deeper into the forest.

Besides chimpanzees, Gombe Stream is home to other primates like olive baboons, red colobus, and blue monkeys. It's also a habitat for diverse bird species, butterflies, and occasionally, leopards and bushpigs, offering a rich wildlife viewing experience.

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10/11/2023

We really had such an amazing and magical time, Simba safaris tries to make your trip a fantastic moment. They now so well there job, they share with you all they know and give all the best to make those moments a unique experience.
Andy C

09/03/2023

Recently returned from a wonderful safari experience with Simba Safaris. The whole experience far surpassed our (high) expectations, and was made very special by our guide Hillary.

SophieR

24/02/2023

We had a wonderful time in Tanzania with our amazing guide Estomih! He was so nice to us and did everything he could so we can have an excellent trip! He has so many knowledges about animals and the entire area.

PennyMat

21/02/2023

All the arrangements made with Simba were well organised and exactly as booked. Very professional company. Our tour guide and driver for the 6 nt safari was John Marko who was very knowledgeable, helpful and quick to spot animals.

Marcel G

19/02/2023

We experienced a 7 day Safari with Hassan through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire National Park. Everything was well organized. Hassan was waiting for us with hot coffee at the airport and drove us for the first game drive to Lake Manyara.
Gina Schofield

02/02/2023

There are not enough words in any language to describe our experience with Simba Safaris, specifically with our safari driver/guide, Geoffroy Bosco!We had the pleasure of having a private safari with Bosco for 6 days.

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