Gombe National Park is well known as Gombe Stream National Park. It is one of the breath-taking places of western circuit Tanzania. Situated in the Kigoma region the National Park covers up 13.5 square kilometres. It is a very small yet well-known national park.

While visiting to the national park you will get stuck by the harmony of colors. The lush view, shadesof ellow, and green along with various more colors are truly captivating. The sounds coming from the branches of trees, gentle breeze, and lights passing through the tall and lush trees are enough to make you fall in love instantly.

Come and fall in love with wild chimpanzees that are known to be the closest relatives of humans sharing 98% DNA with human beings. Their human like activities are worth watching once. Not only Chimps but also you will meet diverse primate's life too.

When To Go

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January

Short rainy season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 26°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 18°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 153mm
  • It is the short rainy season of the national park
  • It is great for viewing the lush scenery of the national park

February

Short rainy season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 27°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 18°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 132mm
  • It is the short rainy season of the national park
  • Don’t miss the bird watching safari in this season

March

Short rainy season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 27°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 18°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 165mm
  • It is the long rainy season of the national park
  • Quite muddy and slippery trail

April

Long rainy season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 27°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 18°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 187mm
  • It is the long rainy season of the national park
  • Fewer chimps will get spotted

May

Long rainy season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 27°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 17°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 33mm
  • It is the long rainy season of the national park
  • Quite muddy and slippery trail

June

Dry Season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 26°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 14°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 0mm
  • It is the long dry season of the national park
  • Best time for planning a safari

July

Dry Season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 26°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 13°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 0mm
  • It is the long dry season of the national park
  • Chimpanzees can be spotted more widely

August

Dry Season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 27°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 15°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 0mm
  • It is the long dry season of the national park
  • Clear and sunny skies

September

Dry Season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 28°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 17°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 11mm
  • It is the long dry season of the national park
  • Slightly cooler and various primates can get spotted

October

Dry Season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 29°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 18°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 50mm
  • It is the end of long dry season
  • May have high humidity

November

Short rainy season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 28°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 18°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 156mm
  • It is the short dry season of the national park
  • During November you can meet low concentration of rain

December

Short rainy season

  • Highest Temperature during January is 26°C
  • Lowest Temperature during January is 18°C
  • Average rainfall concentration is 202mm
  • It is the short rainy season of the national park
  • Nights can be chilly during this month

Highlights

Best Known For

  • Most Famous National Park In Africa
  • Most Famous National Park In Africa
  • Most Famous National Park In Africa
  • Most Famous National Park In Africa

Size

Over 10,000 Square Miles

Uniquiness

  • Chimpanzees undoubtedly make the national park most iconic
  • The park has no well-defined roads; you will be traversing through nature in an unblemished way
  • Take nature walk between the lush bushes and small trees
  • The water body of the national park also makes it quite spectacular with various activities

Getting There

The drive from Arusha to the Serengeti is about 325km/202mi and will take about eight hours. Hence the best option to get there is to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport. Domestic and charter flights between parks are usually booked by tour operators.

Activity

Viewing wild animals Gombe Steam National Park houses the highest concentration of large mammals in the world including Big five.

Birds viewing It is the home to more than 500 species of birds.

Balloon Safari Experience the cold morning breezed of vast Serengeti savannah by taking the balloon flight.

The Great Migration The voyage of more than one million wildebeest, zebras and other hoofed animals is one of the world’s largest wildlife spectacles.

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The national park is the most easily accessible national park in the country. Like all other Northern Tanzania national parks, the park is also can be visited throughout the year. However,

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