Gombe National Park

Gombe National Park, located in western Tanzania along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, is one of the country’s smallest yet most renowned national parks. Established in 1968, it spans approximately 35 square kilometers and is famous for its chimpanzee population, which was extensively studied by Jane Goodall, pioneering groundbreaking research on primate behavior.

The park’s terrain is characterized by steep valleys, grasslands, woodlands, and tropical rainforests, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. Apart from chimpanzees, Gombe is home to olive baboons, red colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, and vervet monkeys, as well as over 200 bird species. Other wildlife includes bush pigs, hippopotamuses, leopards, and various snake species.

Accessible only by **boat**, Gombe offers visitors a unique opportunity to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat, hike through lush forests, and enjoy the scenic beauty of **Lake Tanganyika**. The park remains a vital sanctuary for conservation and research, continuing Goodall’s legacy of studying and protecting primates.