Gombe Stream National Park is located close to the equator, making the climate warm and humid throughout the year. Evenings remain warm, unlike parks found in the north, cooling down to a temperature of about 15 degrees Celsius, while average daily temperatures get to be about 25 degrees.

Variations in climate are common due to the wide range in altitudes, and temperatures therefore rise and drop according to height. Areas open to tourists are mainly found where the altitudes are lower, therefore cooler.

The dry season is from May to October, which is when the chimpanzees are likely to be seen in big groups, however they tend to move around more at this time. The wet season continues from November to April, bringing the rains in the form of afternoon thunderstorms that seldom last the whole day.

There is very limited accommodation in Gombe Stream National Park, but due to its close proximity to Kigoma, guests can stay in town and transfer to Gombe for daily activities. We recommend the following accommodation options for the best experience:

Gombe Forest Lodge offers complete privacy by catering for just 14 guests at a time. Spacious safari tents, carefully positioned under the shade of huge mango trees face Lake Tanganyika. The tents are positioned on raised wooden platforms and are decorated with distinct African flair and locally produced furniture.

Gombe Luxury Tented Camp is located near the Mitumba stream at the northern end of Gombe Stream National Park. The location of the camp is exceptional, placed right on the lakeshore with an extensive private beach. All the tents are designed and constructed under big shady trees with views that make the most of what this unique beach front forest location.
Set on a remote rocky outcrop overlooking Lake Tanganyika, Kigoma Hilltop Hotel the perfect overnight location for guests visiting Gombe Stream, which is only a few kilometers away by boat. There are 30 newly refurbished cottage-style rooms, all boasting private verandas.

Safaris in Tanzania begin at Arusha, which is situated close to the northern safari locations.
Tanzania Adventures will fly guests to Kilimanjaro International Airport, which is the primary receiving airport in Tanzania.

This airport is only a few kilometers away from Arusha airport, which is the safari node of the country and where most light air transfers take off from. Once guests have landed at Kilimanjaro, they will connect with a road transfer that will take them to Arusha airport. Depending on timing of guests’ itinerary, they might spend a night in Arusha before heading off on a scheduled flight to an airstrip or airport nearer their safari destination.

Gombe Stream National Park is located on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. It is only accessible by boat. Guests will fly from Arusha to Kigoma or even board on a 24 hours adventurous ride by an express train from Dar es Salaam, and then, embark on a boat transfer to the park. Motor boats will take an hour, while lake taxis can take up to 3 hours to reach Gombe.
Trekking with chimps in Gombe Stream National Park, An experience you will never Forget!