Park type
National Park
Region
Kigoma
Size
52 km²
Elevation
772-1,500 meters
ChimpanzeesJane GoodallResearchLake TanganyikaPrimatesWestern CircuitSmall Park
Why visit Gombe Stream
Tanzania's smallest park, world-famous as Jane Goodall's chimpanzee research site since 1960.
Ecosystem & vegetation
Lowland evergreen forest in valleys, miombo woodland on ridges, grassland plateaus, Lake Tanganyika shoreline. Gallery forest in valleys, miombo woodland on slopes, grasslands on plateaus.
Best time to visit
Year-round; June to October best for chimpanzees
Getting there & practical
Access
Accessible only by boat from Kigoma (30 minutes to 1 hour). No road access.
Opening hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily