Follow the forest
Walk with experienced guides through the habitat, listening and watching along the way.

Follow forest trails in Gombe or Mahale with experienced guides, seeking a quiet glimpse into the lives of wild chimpanzees.
Follow forest trails in Gombe or Mahale with experienced guides, seeking a quiet glimpse into the lives of wild chimpanzees.
Tanzania’s western forests offer a different kind of wildlife journey. Guided trekking follows the local conditions and the movement of the chimpanzees, with time in the forest forming part of the experience.
Walk with experienced guides through the habitat, listening and watching along the way.
Follow the park’s health, distance and participation requirements.
Connect forest trekking with the lakeshore and the right lodge or camp.

Permits, minimum age, health protocols and viewing rules are checked for the actual booking. Chimpanzees are wild; encounters are not guaranteed. Tell us about fitness or mobility considerations during planning.
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The trek is planned around your destination, dates and local access. Duration and the effort involved vary with the chimpanzees’ location and the conditions.
Your guide, timings, participation requirements and inclusions are confirmed before booking.

Forest-covered slopes and the waters of Lake Tanganyika, with chimpanzees at its heart.
A few starting points.
Every route can be made around you.
Follow Lake Tanganyika’s forested shores through Gombe and Mahale, then discover the wide plains of Katavi.
Tell us what moves you. We’ll weave the experiences you love into a journey that feels like you.