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See some of your other options below.","faqs_subtitle_for_destinations":"Gombe is unlike anywhere you\u2019ve been before. So, you have questions. We\u2019ve been visiting for decades. So, we have answers."},"introduction":"Gombe Stream National Park is well known for Jane Goodall\u2019s famous work and research about chimpanzees and other primates.\r\n\r\nThe park is located on the stunning wild shores of Lake Tanganyika. 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It\u2019s best to know that the only way to get to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gombe_Stream_National_Park\">Gombe Stream National Park<\/a> is by boat. Upon reaching Kogoma, the only choices you have is to take a \u2018lake taxi\u2019 to the park, which takes 4 hours, or a speed boat, which takes 2 hours.","by_water":""},"best_time":"First, it\u2019s best to know that the park is visitable year-round.\r\n\r\nHowever, if you\u2019re not a fan of rain, it would be best to visit the park during the dry season from June to October, when there is plenty of sunshine.\r\n\r\nThe humid and warm weather makes viewing the chimps on lower slopes easy. 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But it\u2019s still best to apply some insect repellent with DEET content just to be assured."},{"destination_faq_question":"What can I do in Gombe besides chimpanzee trekking?","destination_faq_answer":"Besides the main activity in the park, which is chimpanzee trekking, there are other activities that you can enjoy in Gombe. This includes swimming and snorkeling. These experiences are not offered in other parks, so your visit here is worth it."},{"destination_faq_question":"How big is Gombe Stream National Park?","destination_faq_answer":"It\u2019s best to note that Gombe Park is the smallest park in Tanzania. It only covers an area of 35 square kilometers in the Kigoma Region, northwestern Tanzania."},{"destination_faq_question":"When was Gombe Stream established?","destination_faq_answer":"Gombe National Park was established in 1968, located 15 kilometers north of the Town of Kigoma, particularly on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika."},{"destination_faq_question":"What animals can I see in Gombe?","destination_faq_answer":"You can see vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, olive baboons, small antelopes, occasional leopards and hippos, and more at the park."},{"destination_faq_question":"Can I swim and snorkel in Gombe?","destination_faq_answer":"Absolutely! You can both swim and snorkel in the surrounding waters of Gombe Park."},{"destination_faq_question":"Where is Gombe National Park located?","destination_faq_answer":"You can find Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania\u2019s Kigoma District of the Kigoma Region. 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