Gombe Stream National Park sits on the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika and is Tanzania’s smallest national park, covering just 35–56 km². Despite its size, it’s world-renowned as the iconic site where Dr. Jane Goodall began her groundbreaking chimpanzee research in the 1960s. The park’s steep valleys host dense tropical rainforests, woodlands, grasslands, and streams—creating a unique mosaic of habitats.

The park is a paradise for primate lovers: it’s home to habituated chimpanzee communities (like Kasekela and Mitumba), along with olive baboons, red colobus, blue monkeys, vervets, and more. With over 200 bird species, as well as hippos, bush pigs, and elusive leopards, Gombe offers a rich wildlife experience coupled with lush forest scenery and lakeside serenity.