4 Days Gombe Chimp Safari (Best Midrange Tanzania Option)

This extended chimpanzee safari to Gombe Stream National Park offers more depth and flexibility than the 3-day option, increasing your chances of rewarding chimp encounters while allowing time to explore waterfalls, forest trails, and the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Known worldwide through the pioneering research of Jane Goodall, Gombe is one of the most accessible places in Africa to observe wild chimpanzees. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a balanced, midrange chimp safari with both wildlife and relaxation.

Tour Features

Mid-Range Tour

This mid-range tour uses comfortable lodges and permanent tented camps with private bathrooms.

Private Tour

This tour is organized exclusively for you and will not be shared with other travelers.

Can Start Any Day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day of the year.

Fully Customizable

This tour can be completely customized based on your preferences and travel dates.

Starts in Dar es Salaam

This tour starts from Dar es Salaam.

Fly in Safari

This tour is a fly-in to the park, reducing time by road.

Activities & Transportation

Birdwatching Tours – Specialist birding excursions for enthusiasts.

Photographic Safaris – Designed for photographers with extra time at sightings.

Chimpanzee Trekking – Forest hikes to track wild chimps in Mahale or Gombe.

Mountain Trekking – Kilimanjaro, Meru, or crater rim hikes.

Domestic Flights – Fly-in to the parks .

Accommodation & Meals

This tour is priced using Mid Range accommodations. Luxury and mid-range options are available on request. Similar lodges or camps may be used depending on availability.

Day

Accommodation

Meals

Day 1&2&3

Kasekera Luxury Tented Camp

Mid Range Lodge

All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Rates Per Person

Start dates	Solo (1 room)	2 people (1 room)	3 people (2 rooms)	4 people (2 rooms)	5 people (3 rooms)	6 people (3 rooms)	7+ people
2026/2027 Pricing (Indicative Per Person)	$2,850	$2,550	$2,400	$2,400	$2,250	$2,250	Get Quote

Included

Return domestic flights (Dar–Kigoma–Dar)
All park fees & conservation charges
Professional English-speaking guide
Accommodation & meals as listed
Boat transfers

Excluded

International flights & visas
Travel insurance
Tips for guides & staff

Getting There

This safari begins and ends in Dar es Salaam.
Travel involves a domestic flight to Kigoma followed by a boat transfer to Gombe Stream National Park. This itinerary works well as a standalone safari or combined with Zanzibar beach holidays.

Day 1

Fly to Kigoma & Boat Transfer to Gombe

Morning departure from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma.

Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic boat transfer along Lake Tanganyika to Gombe Stream National Park.

Check in and relax by the lake or take a short guided forest walk.

Main Destination: Fly to Kigoma & Boat Transfer to Gombe

Wildlife in Fly to Kigoma & Boat Transfer to Gombe

Accommodation: Kasekera Luxury Tented Camp

› Mid Range Lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch and Dinner

Day 2

Chimpanzee Trekking & Forest Experience

After breakfast, head into the forest with park rangers to track chimpanzees.

Gombe’s smaller size allows for relatively shorter treks, often leading to quicker sightings. Spend time observing their social interactions in the wild.

Afternoon options:

Visit Kakombe Waterfall

Lake swimming or relaxation

Main Destination: Chimpanzee Trekking & Forest Experience

Wildlife in Chimpanzee Trekking & Forest Experience

Accommodation: Kasekera Luxury Tented Camp

› Mid Range Lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Day 3

Second Chimp Trek or Leisure Day

A second trekking opportunity significantly improves your chances of extended chimp viewing and photography.

Alternatively, enjoy a slower day:

Forest hiking

Birdwatching

Relaxing along the lake shore

This flexibility makes the 4-day itinerary more appealing than the shorter version.

Main Destination: Second Chimp Trek or Leisure Day

Wildlife in Second Chimp Trek or Leisure Day

Accommodation: Kasekera Luxury Tented Camp

› Mid Range Lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Day 4

Return to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, transfer by boat back to Kigoma town.

Catch your return flight to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the afternoon.

Main Destination: Return to Dar es Salaam

Wildlife in Return to Dar es Salaam

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast

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