Gaombe Stream Ntional Park lies in the far western region of Tanzania, along the picturesque shores of Lake Tanganyika. Covering an area of just 35 square kilometers (14 square miles), it is the smallest national park in Tanzania and one of the smallest in all of Africa.

Despite its size, Gombe boasts remarkable ecological diversity, featuring grasslands, woodlands, steep valleys, and lush tropical rainforests. The dense jungle areas, home to chimpanzees and other primates, create a landscape reminiscent of a classic “Tarzan” setting.

The park gained global fame through the pioneering research of Dr. Jane Goodall, who began her groundbreaking study of chimpanzees here in 1960. Her extensive observations revolutionized our understanding of primate behavior, communication, and social structures.

While chimpanzees are the park’s main attraction, Gombe is also home to several other primate species, including olive baboons, blue monkeys, red colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and vervet monkeys making it one of Africa’s richest primate habitats.

Bird enthusiasts can enjoy spotting over 200 bird species, while other wildlife in the park includes bush pigs, hippos, small antelopes, various snakes, and even leopards, the primary predators of chimpanzees and other monkeys.