Tour Type: Primate Safari
Location: Gombe Stream National Park & Mahale Mountains National Park
Best Time to Visit: June to October (dry season)

Activity Overview

Experience the thrill of trekking through dense forest trails in search of one of our closest animal relatives—the wild chimpanzee. Tanzania is the only country in East Africa where you can go chimpanzee trekking in remote, pristine settings along Lake Tanganyika’s shores. Follow expert guides into lush forests as you listen for calls and rustling in the canopy before coming face-to-face with these intelligent, social primates.

Highlights

• Track wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat

• Explore untouched rainforests and mountain slopes

• Combine with beach stays on Lake Tanganyika

• Rare opportunity for up-close encounters with habituated chimp groups

• Home to other primates, birds, and tropical flora

Top Trekking Destinations

• Gombe Stream National Park – Made famous by Dr. Jane Goodall’s research

• Mahale Mountains National Park – Remote and scenic with pristine wilderness

What’s Included

• Park permits and expert chimpanzee tracking guides

• Lodging in eco-camps or lakeside lodges

• Boat transfers to the parks (accessible only by boat)

• All meals and park entry fees

Ideal For

• Nature lovers and conservation enthusiasts

• Families and small groups seeking unique wildlife experiences

• Travelers looking to combine lake relaxation and forest adventure

Track the Wild Chimpanzees of Tanzania

Let African Giant Adventures take you deep into Tanzania’s western forests for an unforgettable primate trekking adventure.

Contact us to plan your chimpanzee trekking safari.