Gombe national park can be visited at any time of the year but is best visited from July to November. when chimpanzee trekkers move to the lower slopes. 

The best time for scuba diving, sunbathing or snorkeling is from June to October. when the temperatures of Lake Tanganyika are perfect for watersports.

The best time for bird watching is from November to April when there is plenty of resident and migratory birds.

During late April to early June, most of the lodges are closed hence not highly recommended. 

However, records have it that most of the travelers prefer to visit Gombe during the dry season from June to late October when there are no rains.

During the wet season, chimpanzees move to higher altitudes and might be difficult to spot. For hikers with longer trekking hours (3-4), this is considered the best time.

However during the wet seasons from November to April, Gombe is less visited and most travelers avoid this time since it is muddy, slippery with lots of rain showers.

Generally, the best time to visit Gombe depends on the activity and interest of the traveler.

Can be visited at any time of the year but is best visited from July to November. when chimpanzee trekkers move to the lower slopes. 

The best time for scuba diving, sunbathing or snorkeling is from June to October. when the temperatures of Lake Tanganyika are perfect for watersports.

The best time for bird watching is from November to April when there is plenty of resident and migratory birds.

During late April to early June, most of the lodges are closed hence not highly recommended. 

However, records have it that most of the travelers prefer to visit Gombe during the dry season from June to late October when there are no rains.

During the wet season, chimpanzees move to higher altitudes and might be difficult to spot. For hikers with longer trekking hours (3-4), this is considered the best time.

However during the wet seasons from November to April, Gombe is less visited and most travelers avoid this time since it is muddy, slippery with lots of rain showers.

Generally, the best time to visit Gombe depends on the activity and interest.