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Gombe National Park
Gombe National Park is a national park in Tanzania, established in 1968, covering 52 km² (20 sq mi). It is the #17 largest of Tanzania's 21 national parks.
- Area
- 52 km²
- Established
- 1968
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- FMI · 141 km
Nearest airports to Gombe National Park
- 1 FMI141 kmstraight line
- 2 GID142 kmstraight line
- 3Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International AirportBJM153 kmstraight line
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Kalemie, DR CongoMore about Gombe National Park
Gombe National Park is one of 21 national parks in Tanzania. It covers 52 km² (5,200 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #17 largest national park in Tanzania (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1968, 58 years ago — the first national parks in Tanzania date back to 1940. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Gombe National Park
The closest airport is Kalemie Airport (FMI), about 141 km away — around 3 h 3 min by car; alternatively Gitega Airport (GID, 142 km). Other national parks within reach include Rusizi National Park (90 km²), Mahale Mountains National Park (1,613 km²), Ruvubu National Park (508 km²) and Kibira National Park (400 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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