DAY 1: KIGOMA TOWN WALKING SAFARI & MUSEUM VISITS
Upon arrival at Kigoma Airport, you will meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in or luggage drop-off.
Afterwards, begin exploring Kigoma town with a guided walking tour. Visit the historic Ujiji area, famous for its connection to the meeting of Henry Morton Stanley and Dr. David Livingstone. Explore the Livingstone Memorial Centre and learn about the area's history, cultural heritage, and role in regional trade and exploration. Continue walking through selected local streets and markets to experience daily life in Kigoma, interact with local residents, and discover the town's lakeside atmosphere along Lake Tanganyika, return to your hotel for dinner, relaxation, and overnight in Kigoma town.
DAY 2: KIGOMA – GOMBE STREAM NATIONAL PARK & CHIMPANZEE TRACKING
After breakfast, transfer to Kibirizi Port for your boat journey across Lake Tanganyika to Gombe Stream National Park. The boat transfer will be arranged according to the confirmed schedule and lake conditions. Upon arrival, check in at the park accommodation and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, accompanied by an authorised park guide, head into the forest for your first chimpanzee-tracking experience. Gombe Stream National Park is world-famous for its wild chimpanzees and the pioneering research associated with Dr. Jane Goodall. Walk through the tropical forest in search of chimpanzee communities and observe their natural behaviours while following park regulations and maintaining the required distance.
DAY 3: CHIMPANZEE TRACKING, KAKOMBE WATERFALL & FOREST WALK
After breakfast at approximately 8:00 AM, prepare for another guided forest excursion. At around 8:30 AM, begin chimpanzee tracking, exploring different forest trails and valleys in search of the chimpanzee communities. Later, visit Kakombe Waterfall, one of the park's attractive natural features. Enjoy the peaceful forest environment, take photographs, and learn about the area's biodiversity from your guide..
DAY 4: MWAMGONGO VILLAGE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE – RETURN TO KIGOMA
After breakfast at approximately 8:00 AM, depart by boat from Gombe Stream National Park towards Mwamgongo Village for a cultural experience, subject to local arrangements and lake conditions. Upon arrival, meet local community members and learn about their traditional ways of life, fishing activities, farming practices, local food preparation, and other daily activities. Enjoy opportunities to interact with residents and experience traditional music and dance where community performances have been arranged.
DAY 5: KIGOMA – DAR ES SALAAM
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Kigoma town. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for a short lakeside walk, local shopping, or relaxation before checking out.