10-Day Tanzania Safari & Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking Adventure

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Arusha/Dar Es Salaam

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Tanzania Safari & Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking Adventure

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Mid-range Safari

10-Day Tanzania Safari & Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking Adventure

This unforgettable safari and primate adventure takes you from the plains of the Serengeti to the misty forests of Gombe Stream National Park. Starting with thrilling wildlife safaris through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, you’ll witness Africa’s iconic wildlife in their natural habitats. The journey continues as you fly across Tanzania to remote western regions for a once-in-a-lifetime experience trekking with chimpanzees following in the footsteps of Dr. Jane Goodall. Along the way, you’ll enjoy luxury lodges, scenic landscapes, and expert-guided excursions, all in one seamless itinerary that begins and ends in Dar es Salaam.

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Tour

TRAVEL INFORMATION

  

ITINERARY

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by your guide and begin your journey into the heart of Tanzania. A scenic drive will take you to Tarangire National Park, famed for its ancient baobab trees and dense elephant population. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and a relaxing afternoon, soaking in the surrounding wilderness.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Look out for elephants, lions, zebras, and more across the park’s diverse landscapes. In the afternoon, depart for the lush highlands of Karatu, located on the edge of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Descend into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a dense concentration of wildlife, including the rare black rhino. After lunch inside the crater, continue your journey into the vast plains of the Serengeti.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Spend a full day exploring the iconic Serengeti National Park. Witness the majestic “Big Five” and the spectacular scenery of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserve. Depending on the season, you may even encounter the Great Migration.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, transfer to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, check in to your comfortable city hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening in Tanzania’s bustling coastal capital.

Main Destination: Dar es Salaam

Today you will have a flight departing from Dar Es Salaam airport (Terminal 2 ) at 05:40 AM flight to Kigoma. Pick up from your hotel is at 0400am 7:40 AM , You’ll arrive in Kigoma, meet our driver, and transfer to Hilltop Hotel for breakfast at 9:00 AM ,You’ll depart by boat (1-hour ride) to Gombe National Park. Upon arrival, check in and relax at your lodge.

In the afternoon  you’ll enjoy lunch and leisure time swimming at the beach or unwind, 3:00 PM You’ll depart for a 30-minute waterfall hike, spotting primates along the way. You’ll swim in the waterfall before returning to your lodge. Optional: If you return early, you’ll enjoy kayaking and a beautiful sunset on the water. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Dinner will be served, followed by night relaxation.

Main Destination: Gombe National Park (Chimps)

After breakfast, you will meet your professional guide and set out for another exciting hike in Gombe Stream National Park. The day’s trekking time will depend on the movement and location of the chimpanzees, as they often travel deep into the forest in search of food. Along the way, your guide will share insights about the flora, birdlife, and other primates that inhabit this lush tropical forest, adding depth to your adventure.

Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will spend time observing their fascinating behavior watching them play, groom each other, and interact within their family groups. This is a truly rewarding experience, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.

After the trek, you will descend back to your lodge in time for a well-deserved lunch. The afternoon is at leisure, giving you the chance to rest, reflect on the morning’s adventure, or simply enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

In the evening, you can unwind and watch the sun set over the waters of Lake Tanganyika from the comfort of your lodge, creating a perfect ending to your day in Gombe.

Main Destination: Gombe National Park (Chimps)

You’ll enjoy breakfast at your lodge before heading to the park headquarters for registration. You will be assigned a guide who will accompany you during the chimpanzee trekking experience. As you walk through the dense forest, be prepared for some steep slopes hiking gear is recommended. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the famous chimpanzee community that Jane Goodall studied since 1960. In addition to chimpanzees, you may also encounter other primates, birds, insects, and unique plant species. The hike can take 4 to 6 hours, with a 100% chance of spotting them. The park is characterized by steep ridges and valleys, making for an adventurous and rewarding experience and we recommend having hiking gears. Afternoon – After descending, return to your lodge for a short rest before enjoying a delicious lunch. You will have a boat ride back to Kigoma town. Upon your arrival you will enjoy the lodge facilities before dinner time at 0700am.

Accommodation; Kigoma hilltop hotel

Wake up to a stunning view of Lake Tanganyika and enjoy breakfast at 6:00am. Afterward, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Kigoma Airport for your 8:30am flight to Dar es Salaam and arrive at 10:40am.

Main Destination: Dar es Salaam

DAY 1

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by your guide and begin your journey into the heart of Tanzania. A scenic drive will take you to Tarangire National Park, famed for its ancient baobab trees and dense elephant population. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and a relaxing afternoon, soaking in the surrounding wilderness.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2

Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire – Transfer to Karatu

After an early breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Look out for elephants, lions, zebras, and more across the park’s diverse landscapes. In the afternoon, depart for the lush highlands of Karatu, located on the edge of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3

Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Transfer to Serengeti

Descend into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a dense concentration of wildlife, including the rare black rhino. After lunch inside the crater, continue your journey into the vast plains of the Serengeti.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4

Full-Day Serengeti Safari Experience

Spend a full day exploring the iconic Serengeti National Park. Witness the majestic “Big Five” and the spectacular scenery of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserve. Depending on the season, you may even encounter the Great Migration.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5

Flight from Serengeti to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, transfer to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, check in to your comfortable city hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening in Tanzania’s bustling coastal capital.

Main Destination: Dar es Salaam

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Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7

Morning Flight from Dar Es Salaam to Kigoma/Then Transfer by Boat to Gombe National Park

Today you will have a flight departing from Dar Es Salaam airport (Terminal 2 ) at 05:40 AM flight to Kigoma. Pick up from your hotel is at 0400am 7:40 AM , You’ll arrive in Kigoma, meet our driver, and transfer to Hilltop Hotel for breakfast at 9:00 AM ,You’ll depart by boat (1-hour ride) to Gombe National Park. Upon arrival, check in and relax at your lodge.

In the afternoon  you’ll enjoy lunch and leisure time swimming at the beach or unwind, 3:00 PM You’ll depart for a 30-minute waterfall hike, spotting primates along the way. You’ll swim in the waterfall before returning to your lodge. Optional: If you return early, you’ll enjoy kayaking and a beautiful sunset on the water. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Dinner will be served, followed by night relaxation.

Main Destination: Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8

Full-Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Gombe National Park

After breakfast, you will meet your professional guide and set out for another exciting hike in Gombe Stream National Park. The day’s trekking time will depend on the movement and location of the chimpanzees, as they often travel deep into the forest in search of food. Along the way, your guide will share insights about the flora, birdlife, and other primates that inhabit this lush tropical forest, adding depth to your adventure.

Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will spend time observing their fascinating behavior watching them play, groom each other, and interact within their family groups. This is a truly rewarding experience, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.

After the trek, you will descend back to your lodge in time for a well-deserved lunch. The afternoon is at leisure, giving you the chance to rest, reflect on the morning’s adventure, or simply enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

In the evening, you can unwind and watch the sun set over the waters of Lake Tanganyika from the comfort of your lodge, creating a perfect ending to your day in Gombe.

Main Destination: Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9

Chimpanzee Trekking in Gombe National Park / Boat ride to Kigoma city

You’ll enjoy breakfast at your lodge before heading to the park headquarters for registration. You will be assigned a guide who will accompany you during the chimpanzee trekking experience. As you walk through the dense forest, be prepared for some steep slopes hiking gear is recommended. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the famous chimpanzee community that Jane Goodall studied since 1960. In addition to chimpanzees, you may also encounter other primates, birds, insects, and unique plant species. The hike can take 4 to 6 hours, with a 100% chance of spotting them. The park is characterized by steep ridges and valleys, making for an adventurous and rewarding experience and we recommend having hiking gears. Afternoon – After descending, return to your lodge for a short rest before enjoying a delicious lunch. You will have a boat ride back to Kigoma town. Upon your arrival you will enjoy the lodge facilities before dinner time at 0700am.

Accommodation; Kigoma hilltop hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10

Flight from Kigoma to Dar Es Salaam

Wake up to a stunning view of Lake Tanganyika and enjoy breakfast at 6:00am. Afterward, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Kigoma Airport for your 8:30am flight to Dar es Salaam and arrive at 10:40am.

Main Destination: Dar es Salaam

Meals

Breakfast

WHAT'S INCLUDES

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)
Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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COMFORT

This unforgettable journey begins and ends on the idyllic island of Zanzibar. You’ll explore

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This 3-day tour takes you to Gombe National Park, where Jane Goodall conducted world-renowned

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