On this 8-day safari, you will have a guarantee to see chimpanzee experiences at Gombe Stream National Park and a beach holiday on Zanzibar Island; you will get time to spot chimpanzees in their habitat. Your unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience is combined with a trek to Kakombe Waterfalls, Doctor Dr. Jane Speak, and the last days you will enjoy and relax on the white sand beaches as well as do the popular tour in Zanzibar. You will explore top destinations with such diversity that are usually recommended for holidays in this little.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to Kigoma.
On arrival, you will be transferred to Ujiji village where you will visit Dr. Livingstone's memorial then you will be taken to Kibirizi port for your boat to Gombe National Park. On arrival, you will be transferred to the rest house for a hot lunch before starting your chimpanzee trek tour to the rolling hills and lush landscapes of western Tanzania. Later, you will be back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight: Kasekela Luxury Campsite - a mid-range tented camp located inside Gombe NP
After an early breakfast, we will make our way to the forest for trekking once again. Walking through forests, up hills, and into valleys can be tiring and challenging, so come prepared for the trek.
Once we locate a group of chimps, we stop and spend some time with these gentle primates. Watch their world as they groom, feed, and interact with each other in their natural habitat. Coming face-to-face with a group of chimpanzees is one of the most special and rare wildlife encounters on earth.
Later, you will descend back to the camp for lunch before spending time at the beautiful beach of Lake Tanganyika; thereafter, you will have dinner and an overnight stay at reserved accommodation.
Overnight: Kasekela Luxury Campsite - a mid-range tented camp located inside Gombe NP
After breakfast, we start chimpanzee trekking in different valleys, walking in the forest, and visiting Kakombe Waterfall. At 12h00, you will return for lunch and then pack and transfer to Kigoma town by boat. Arrive in the evening in time for dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kigoma town.
Overnight: Kigoma Hilltop Hotel—a mid-range hotel located in Kigoma (Town)
After breakfast, spend some time at the hotel for relaxation and leisure. From here, we will transfer you to Kigoma Airport for your air transfer to Zanzibar. Our driver in Zanzibar will be waiting for you at Zanzibar Airport for your private transfer to your hotel. Before reaching a hotel, you will begin a trip to Prison Island using a traditional dhow. Here, you will visit the historic Prison Island with its giant land tortoises, where you will be able to observe and feed the tortoises. Also, you will be able to swim and just relax on the beach.
The next tour is the Stone Town walking tour, where you will walk around the historical culture and architecture that is very important to the town of Zanzibar with a century of history. You will visit the former slave market site, which now stands as an Anglican church. You will eat your lunch during the tour.
Later in the evening, you will be transferred to the hotel for the overnight.
Casa Beach Hotel—a mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
You have a full 2 days to relax at the stunning beaches. Here you also have several tour options that you can add for an additional fee depending on your preference. May we interest you in a swim with turtles or a visit to Jozani Forest, or do you prefer a massage on the beach or to visit different beaches such as Nakupenda Beach, Nungwi, and others found on Zanzibar Island.
Casa Beach Hotel—a mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Enjoy the last few hours before you depart from the resort. We will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Zanzibar Airport, ready for your air transfer back home. The drop-off at the airport marks the end of our services.
Inclusions/Excluded
What’s Included
- Boat transfer to Gombe Stream National Park
- Park entry fees and trekking permits for Gombe
- Guided chimpanzee trekking and Kakombe Waterfalls hike
- Accommodation in Kigoma and Gombe (full board)
- 3 nights’ beachside accommodation in Zanzibar (half board or full board)
- Airport transfers in Kigoma, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar
- Professional English-speaking guides throughout the tour
- Bottled drinking water during activities
- Government taxes and service charges
What’s Not Included
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
- Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
- Optional activities in Zanzibar (e.g., diving, spice tours)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Return flight to Dar es Salaam and onward flight to Zanzibar