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Gombe Stream National Park
Where Jane Goodall Changed Science
Gombe Stream National Park is Tanzania's smallest national park and one of the most famous wildlife destinations in the world — the site where Jane Goodall began her groundbreaking chimpanzee research in 1960. Located on the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika, the park's forests are home to habituated chimpanzee communities that have been studied for over 60 years. A visit to Gombe offers one of the most intimate wildlife encounters possible: spending time with wild chimpanzees in their natural forest habitat.
Western Tanzania
Circuit
Lake Tanganyika
Lake
Kigoma Region
Location
52 km²
Area
Park Highlights
Jane Goodall's original chimpanzee research site — since 1960
Habituated chimpanzee communities accessible by foot
One of the most intimate wildlife encounters in Africa
Beautiful forest on the shores of Lake Tanganyika
World's second deepest lake — swimming and snorkelling
Red colobus monkeys and olive baboons also present
Activities
Chimpanzee trekking in the forest
Boat safari on Lake Tanganyika
Swimming and snorkelling in the crystal-clear lake
Forest hiking with expert guides
Birdwatching in the lake-shore forests
Visit Jane Goodall's original research camp
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