Day 1
Arrive Dar es Salaam International Airport
Pick up from Dar es Salaam International Airport and transfer to Dar es Salaam city.
Dar es Salaam from the Arabic world means “the house of peace”; formerly Mzizima, it is the former capital and largest city in Tanzania. It is known as the safari capital of Tanzania's Southern Safari Circuit. It is the largest city in East Africa by population, as well as a regionally important economic centre. Located on the Swahili coast, the city is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Dar es Salaam.
🛬 Airport Transfer
🏙️ Dar es Salaam
🏨 Hotel in Dar
Day 2
Full Day Dar es Salaam
Pick up from the hotel and depart for the Dar es Salaam city tour.
Embark on a city tour in Dar es Salaam and experience a mix of sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. The largest city in Tanzania reflects a fascinating combination of its rich historical past and its sophisticated contemporary present. This tour of Dar es Salaam will take you to the National Museum, Village Museum, Mwenge Carvings Market, Tingatinga Art Gallery, Slipway Shopping Centre, The Fish Market, City Centre, Historical Buildings, and many other sites. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Dar es Salaam.
🏛️ National Museum
🎨 Tingatinga Gallery
🐟 The Fish Market
🏨 Hotel in Dar
Day 3
Dar es Salaam – Kigoma
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Kigoma.
Kigoma is a town and lake port in northwestern Tanzania, on the northeastern shores of Lake Tanganyika. It is close to the border with Burundi. A hidden gem in Tanzania, it is a place where natural beauty and historical significance intertwine. Situated in the western part of Tanzania, it offers a unique blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and promising economic prospects. Arrive Kigoma and drop off at your hotel, with the option to visit Ujiji. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
✈️ Flight to Kigoma
🗺️ Optional Ujiji Visit
🏨 Lodge in Kigoma
Day 4
Kigoma – Gombe National Park
In the morning after breakfast, you'll be driven to Lake Tanganyika for your boat trip to Gombe National Park.
Set on the shore of scenic Lake Tanganyika, forested Gombe National Park is one of the best places in Africa to track chimpanzees. Originally habituated by Jane Goodall in the 1960s, the chimpanzees of Gombe now form the subject of the world's longest-running study of a wild animal population. Observing these fascinating apes, which are our closest living genetic cousins, in the wild is a truly unforgettable experience. Meals and accommodation at the Lodge.
🛥️ Boat to Gombe
🐒 Chimpanzee Country
🏨 Lodge in Gombe
Day 5
Full Day Gombe National Park
Full day chimpanzee tracking in the park, with picnic lunch.
Gombe's chimps are the main attraction, but the park is also home to a habituated troop of olive baboons that can usually be found on the lakeshore. Several other monkey species are present, notably the endangered Ugandan red colobus, which is sometimes hunted by chimps. The main wildlife attraction in Gombe National Park is tracking chimpanzees on foot. The park actually supports two chimpanzee communities, totaling about 100 individuals, and you will be taken to look for the same one that was habituated by Jane Goodall in the 1960s. Once you've found the chimps, you can observe them for one hour, whether they're feeding, resting, or walking, before you return to camp. Meals and accommodation at the Lodge.
🐒 Chimpanzee Tracking
🐵 Red Colobus
🍽️ Picnic Lunch
🏨 Lodge in Gombe
Day 6
Full Day Gombe National Park – Mwamgongo Village
Relax at the lakeshore, and after lunch visit a neighbouring fishing village, Mwamgongo, for a cultural tour.
While Gombe Stream National Park is known for its wildlife, it's also an opportunity to engage with the local communities and learn about their culture and traditions. Take a break from the wilderness and visit the nearby villages surrounding the park. Interact with the friendly locals, visit local schools or community projects, and gain insights into their way of life. Engage in conversations, taste local cuisine, and experience the warmth and hospitality of the Tanzanian people. These cultural encounters provide a holistic experience and a deeper understanding of the region's rich heritage. Meals and accommodation at the Lodge.
🏖️ Lakeshore Morning
🛶 Mwamgongo Village
🍛 Local Cuisine
🏨 Lodge in Gombe
Day 7
Gombe National Park – Kigoma
After breakfast transfer to the lake for the boat departure to Kigoma town. Pick up on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Kigoma (full board).
🛥️ Boat to Kigoma
🏨 Lodge in Kigoma
Day 8
Kigoma – Dar es Salaam
Fly to Dar es Salaam.
Arrive Dar es Salaam and connect your international flight. End of programme.
✈️ Flight to Dar
🛫 International Connection
