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General Information
Lying near the border with Burundi on lake Tanganyika, the park was created as a safe haven for thousands of chimpanzees. The park is famous for this heightened by the presence of renowned researcher, Dr Jane Goodall who conducts her research in the park. The park consists of thick woodland foresets and despite being Tanzania's smallest park, it would take years and years to fully explore it. The park covers an area of 52 square kilometers and was established in 1968. It has fantastic sunsets over lake Tanganyika that is thought to be one of the best features of the park.

The park is in complete isolation: there are no roads, electricity, and phones making it a real- life Tarzan experience for visitors.

How to Get There
The park is situated at Tanzania's western borders on the shores of lake Tanganyika. Going by road is quite a long journey from Dar- es- Salaam or Arusha.

Some airlines operate charter flights from Dar es Salaam and Arusha as well as trains from Dar and Mwanza. Ferries operate from Burundi or Zambia to Kigoma from where charter boats can take you to the park

Major Attractions
The main highlight of the park would have to be the chimpanzees present in thousands. Within the park is the chimpanzee feeding station that has a researcher on duty to give detailed explanations on the life of a chimp. Other animals that grace the park are the vervet and colobus monkeys, baboons, forest pigs and small antelopes in addition to a wide variety of tropical bird life.

There are a limited number of herbivores due to the high rainfalls that cause soil erosion thus destroying chances of growth of plant life. This has also had the effect of limiting carnivores in the park. The park is thus good for walking safaris.

Some of the commonly activities carried out are hiking and trekking, swimming and snorkeling in the lake and streams. This gives one the chance of observing the many different fish species. Whilst in the park take pictures to capture the moments. Other sites to capture are the Mitumba valley, the Rift and the Kakombe Waterfall.

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