About This Property
Gombe Lodge is a small tented camp for just 14 guests on the shore of Lake Tanganyika, inside Gombe Stream National Park. The park is famous for its chimpanzees, and walking safaris track active chimp families through the forest.
Olive baboons and red colobus, red-tailed and vervet monkeys are also common. Because the camp is on the world’s second-deepest lake, you can snorkel, fish and kayak, hike to the Mkenke and Kakombe waterfalls, and visit the Kigoma fishing village. More than 200 bird species have been recorded.
Why We Love It
We love how remote and intimate it feels, with dhows on the lake and forest-covered hills behind.
It suits fit travellers who like hiking and want a primate trip off the usual circuit.
Rooms & Details
Forest Tents
Walk-in tents on timber platforms under huge mango trees, with netted four-poster beds, power points, a private deck and an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet and hot shower.
Tent Interior
Locally made furniture gives each tent a distinctly African feel.
Amenities & Features
Cancellation Policy
Confirm with the property when you book.
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Rates
Prices start from $525 per night. Final pricing depends on season, room type, and availability. Check current rates on our booking partner's site for the most accurate pricing.
From USD 525 per person sharing per night (Game Package). Confirm transfers, park fees and seasonal dates when booking.
Location
How to Get There
From Kigoma
Fly to Kigoma Airport, then it’s a 20-minute road transfer to the Kigoma Hilltop Hotel beach and a dhow transfer of about 1.5 hours to the lodge (Mbali Mbali directions).
Nearby Attractions
Gombe Stream National Park, Lake Tanganyika, Kigoma
Things to Do
At the property
Chimpanzee trekking; Hikes to Mkenke and Kakombe waterfalls; Snorkelling; Kayaking and fishing; Birding; Fishing village visit.
In the area
Chimp treks, waterfall hikes and lake activities in Gombe.
Day trips
Kigoma fishing village visit.
Good to Know
Check-in / out: Please confirm when you book.
Children: Children under 12 are welcome. Chimpanzee trekking has a minimum age of 15 (Tanzania Specialists).
Meals: Game Package.
Access: Access is by dhow from Kigoma, about 1.5 hours.
Who It's For
Fit, adventurous travellers keen on primates.
