Mahale and Gombe Chimpanzee Safari Tour

According to the World Wildlife Fund, Africa's wild chimpanzees are classified as an endangered species. Their distribution is restricted to Africa, in only a handful of countries. One of those countries is Tanzania. Gombe Stream National Park and Mahale Mountains National Park are both located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, one of Africa's Great Lakes. Both are sanctuaries for some of the last remaining wild chimpanzees in the world. Gombe is also renowned as the park in which Jane Goodall conducted her world-famous research on chimpanzees. These intriguing creatures' human-like appearance and mannerisms are fascinating to observe. This 9-day safari tour gives you a chance to do just that. On the tour, guests are led on guided trekking excursions into the forested slopes of both national parks, in search of the chimps. Once found, you will have the chance to observe them in their natural habitat, marvelling at the fact that you are seeing an endangered creature in the flesh. Optional boat safaris and kayak trips can be arranged in the afternoons, after the chimp trekking. There are a host of other wildlife species found in both parks as well, including several monkey species, leopards, lions, and wild dogs. The parks are set on the shores of the beautiful Lake Tanganyika, whose waters are home to a wealth of marine life.

Why we like it

Chance to see an endangered species; Thrilling trekking through forests; Unique safari experience