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Gombe National Park Chimpanzee Tracking Overview
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- Gombe National Park Chimpanzee Tracking Itinerary
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) by an Ahsante Tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha where you will be spending the night.
Meals
Dinner Included
Accommodation
Accommodation is at the Gran Melia Arusha (or alternative) on Full Board basis.
*For those on a lower budget, you can request for alternative accommodation at a lower price or no accommodation as part of the package.
THURSDAY – Morning Shared Charter Flight from Arusha Airport to Kigoma Airport. Airport transfer from Kigoma Airport to Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. Dhow boat transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) to the lodge. Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening chimpanzee trekking or forest walks (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.
*Shared Charter Flights operate on Mondays and Thursdays only.
Meals
Breakfast & Packed Lunch Included.
Accommodation
After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps to kayak. Evening sundowners, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meals
Breakfast & Packed Lunch Included.
Accommodation
After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps to kayak. Evening sundowners, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meals
Breakfast & Packed Lunch Included.
Accommodation
After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps to kayak. Evening sundowners, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meals
Breakfast & Packed Lunch Included.
Accommodation
Optional Activities
Boat Safari in Gombe @ $25 per person. Boat Safaris in Gombe are 25 USD per person. Visit a neighboring fishing village, Mwamgongo, for a cultural tour. Stop at the village with our guide to understand fishing activities, palm oil extractions, embroidery, boat making, and visit the chief’s palace. Experience also the traditional Ha Dance. This village is 3km away from Mbali Mbali Gombe.
Fishing Excursions in Gombe are 85 USD per person for 2 hours.
After breakfast, morning dhow boat transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) to Kigoma. Airport transfer to Kigoma Airport. Depart with Shared Charter Flight to Arusha Airport with packed lunch.
*Shared Charter Flights operate on Mondays and Thursdays only.
Meals
Breakfast & Packed Lunch Included.
Accommodation
Accommodation is at the Gran Melia Arusha (or alternative) on Full Board basis.
*For those on a lower budget, you can request for alternative accommodation at a lower price or no accommodation as part of the package.
The day is left free to wind down after your chimpanzee tracking adventure before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Arusha City and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
*We also welcome you spare an hour of your day to plant a tree, as part of our environmental conservation efforts in the Kilimanjaro region.*Safari and Zanzibar add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania
Meals
Breakfast & Lunch Included
- Gombe National Park Chimpanzee Tracking Prices
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Cost Includes
- Accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- English speaking driver-guide
- Transport in 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers
- Park fees, government fees & taxes inclusive of 18% VAT
- Bottled mineral water throughout the safari
Cost Excludes
- Local and International flights
- Laundry Service
- Travel Insurance
- Tips to the driver guide (recommended minimum $20 per day)
- Alcoholic beverages, sodas and items of a personal nature
- Pre & Post Safari Accommodation in Moshi / Arusha
