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12 Days Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking Tanzania
- 12 days
- Tanzania
Overview
You will visit Katavi, Mahale and Gombe National Parks
12 Days Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking Safaris in Tanzania
This 12-day Gombe chimpanzee trekking safari in Tanzania is an adventurous tour that gets you close to man's closest cousin, the chimpanzee.
MJ Safaris offers Chimpanzee Trekking in Tanzania in the western circuit parks of Tanzania through Katavi National Park,
Mahale Mountains National Park and Gombe Stream National Park offer the best and rarest chimpanzee (Chimp) tracking in Tanzania.
12-days Gombe Chimpanzee trekking is a great addition to any safari in Tanzania. Although chimpanzees are our closest relatives, chimp trekking isn’t publicized
to the same extent as gorilla trekking. In essence, the experience is quite similar, though. Chimps are highly intelligent social creatures,
and observing them at close quarters is endlessly fascinating, especially since a lot of their behavior is so recognizable to us.
Chimps have very strong personalities, and being able to read their facial expressions makes any encounter very emotional.
When tracking chimpanzees, the guide will often stop and listen for their calls. Hearing their distinctive pant-hooting close by
It's a spine-tingling experience you’ll never forget.
12 Days Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking Safaris
Day by day
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Day 1 Airport pick up to the Hotel in Arusha or Dar es salaam
You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro Airport by MJ Safaris Guide and drive to your Accommodation.
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Day 2 Arusha/Dar es salaam airport to Katavi National Park
This tour starts with the flight from Arusha or Dar es salaam to Katavi National Park Lunch at Katuma Bush Lodge Afternoon short game drive if time permits Dinner and overnight at Katuma Bush Lodge
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Day 3 Safaris & Game Drives in Katavi National Park
After breakfast, Morning safari to explore the Katavi floodplain Lunch at the Lodge Afternoon game drive of Katavi National Park (activities can be re-routed, this can be discussed with the camp manager on your arrival.) Dinner and overnight at Katuma Bush Lodge.
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Day 4 Game Drives & Bush Lodge in Katavi National Park
After breakfast, morning and afternoon game drive of the park with Bush lunch Dinner and overnight at Katuma Bush Lodge.
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Day 5 Katavi National Park to Mahale Mountains National Park
After breakfast, morning at leisure later transfer to the airstrip for shared chartered flight to the Mahale Mountains. On arrival meet, greet and transfer with a boat along Lake Tanganyika. Lunch at Kungwe Beach Lodge Dinner and overnight at Kungwe Beach Lodge.
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Day 6 Chimpanzee Trekking & Boat Safaris in Mahale Mountains National Park
After breakfast, morning chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains Lunch at the Lodge Afternoon boat safari for bird watching Dinner and overnight at Kungwe Beach Lodge.
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Day 7 Chimpanzee Trekking & Fishing on the Lake in Mahale Mountain National Park
After breakfast, morning chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains. Hot Lunch at the lodge followed by Fishing on the lake Dinner and overnight at Kungwe Beach Lodge.
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Day 8 Chimpanzee Trekking & Kayaking or Snorkeling in Mahale Mountain National Park
After breakfast, morning chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains. Hot lunch at the lodge followed by Kayaking or Snorkeling Dinner and overnight at Kungwe Beach Lodge.
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Day 9 Mahale Mountain National Park to Kigoma Town
After breakfast, day at leisure Later transfer to the airstrip for your shared charter flight to Kigoma with picnic lunch On arrive in Kigoma and transfer to Kigoma Hill Top Hotel Dinner and overnight at Kigoma Hill Top Hotel.
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Day 10 Kigoma Town to Gombe Stream National Park
After breakfast, depart for the Gombe Stream by boat along Lake Tanganyika Lunch at the Lodge If time permits you can proceed with short chimpanzee tracking Dinner and overnight at the Gombe Forest Lodge.
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Day 11 Chimpanzee Trekking & Kakombe Waterfalls
After breakfast, chimpanzee tracking and if time permits climb to Kakombe Waterfalls in Gombe Stream National Park Meals at the Gombe Forest Lodge.
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Day 12 Gombe Stream National Park to Kigoma Town to Dar es Salaam/Arusha City
After breakfast, transfer by boat and vehicle transfer to Kigoma airport with picnic lunch for scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam / Arusha. On arrive in Dar es Salaam / Arusha for overnight or for your connecting flight back home marking the end of this incredible 12 Days Chimpanzee Trekking Safaris in Tanzania.
What's included
Included
- Transport with a qualified driver/guide in 4x4 vehicles with a viewing roof
- Lodge/camping accommodation
- Meals as outlined in the itinerary
- Camping equipment, if necessary, eg, Tent, sleeping bag, and mattress
- National Park gate fees
- All Park expenses. (including VAT)
- Bottled mineral water 1.5Ltr per person per day
Not included
- Optional activities
- Alcohol and soft drinks
- Tips for the driver/guide (recommended: $35 per day)
Our Accommodation facilities
Where you'll stay
The Maridadi Hotel, Moshi
Our own boutique hotel at the foot of Kilimanjaro, 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport, with a pool, a garden and a rooftop lounge. Our climbers rest here before the mountain and celebrate here afterwards.
Hotel nights in your itinerary are included in the price, and our team arranges them for you. On safari, or when the hotel is full, we use trusted partner hotels and lodges.
Visit themaridadihotel.com ↗What travellers say
Reviews from our guests
★★★★★
Splendid 12-Day Kenya-Tanzania Safari Trip
Read the full review on Tripadvisor ↗I had a 12-day Kenya-Tanzania private safari trip with MJ Safaris & Adventure from Aug 23 to Sept 3rd, 2026, and they were incredible.
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Safari and Zanzibar with family, 2 adults and 2 children
Read the full review on SafariBookings ↗Everything was very well organized from our arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport. We didn't have any unexpected issues during the whole stay.
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unforgettable 5 days safari tour
Read the full review on Tripadvisor ↗Our game drives exceeded all expectations! We saw almost every animal featured in The Lion King—minus the monkey (Rafiki), which our guide explained…
★★★★★
An extremely capable manager who made it magnificent safari run smoothly and extremely comfortable.
Read the full review on SafariBookings ↗We can’t fault any part of the experience and would recommend this to anyone with a sense of adventure, Robert (Kenyan guide) and Nelly (Tanzanian…
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Excellent, affordable and experienced 7 day Lemosho Route Mt Kilimanjaro
Read the full review on Tripadvisor ↗I recently fulfilled a dream by climbing Mt Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route.
★★★★★
MJ Safaris & Adventure provided the amazing, customized experience I was looking for. + I summited.
Read the full review on SafariBookings ↗I went with MJ Safaris for my climb of the Lemosho route on Kilimanjaro and I couldn’t be happier my experience.
