Gombe & Kigoma · Forest Bandas

Lake Tanganyika Chimpanzee Camp

Tier 2 · Comfort Wilderness

Best for:Chimpanzee TrackingLake Swimming & KayakingWild Jungle Immersion
Estimated Nightly Rate
fromUSD480per night

Based on 2 sharing. Included in full board on all our featured routes.

Sun loungers shaded by trees on the Lake Tanganyika shoreline at Mbali Mbali Gombe Tented Camp

Field Camp Description

Set right on the clean pebble beach of Gombe Stream National Park where dense equatorial rainforest meets the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika. Constructed from bamboo, canvas, and local cedar, the bandas are shaded by wild mango and oil palm trees. Habituated chimpanzees and red colobus monkeys regularly wander through the forest just behind the tents. After demanding morning treks up steep forested valleys to track chimpanzee families, guests spend warm afternoons swimming in the pristine lake waters.

Camp Amenities & Services

Waterfront bandas just ten paces from the clean lake beach
Direct access to Jane Goodall chimpanzee research trails
Ensuite bathrooms with solar-heated shower systems
Open-air dining banda serving fresh lake fish and tropical fruit
Kayaks and snorkel gear for exploring crystal shoreline
Guided evening walks along the pebble beach and forest margin
Solar lighting with device charging in main lodge
Private boat shuttle service across the lake to Kigoma

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Chimpanzees resting in the branches of a forest tree
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Gombe, Chimpanzee Expedition

Five secluded days on the crystalline shores of Lake Tanganyika, tracking wild chimpanzees in the footsteps of Jane Goodall.

Route:Gombe Stream National ParkLake TanganyikaKigoma
fromUSD3,190per person
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