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Gombe Stream National Park

Gombe stream is a narrow strip of mountainous country, located on the North- Eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika the world second deepest lake. The park covers 158 square kilometers and it consists of mountain country, dense forest and lakeshore and is accessible by boat or air. The altitude park ranges from 773 m above the seal level at the lakeshore to over 1500m at the top of the escarpment.
Gombe was established in 1943, seventeen years before Dr.Jane Woodall began her famous study of the chimpanzees. Her project is the longest running study of any wild animal species in the world. In addition to the chimps, game includes Red colobus, Defassa waterbuck, bushbuck and leopard. Bird life on the lakeshores is surprisingly scare but quite abundant in the forest.

Katavi National Parks.

Katavi, about 35km south-west of Mpanda, is one of Tanzania's most unspoiled and beautiful parks. You will likely have the place to yourself, and share almost guaranteed to see animals, particulary around Lake Katavi and Lake Chanda. Because so few visitors come here, park staff are exceptionally welcoming and helpful.
Katavi was originally gazetted in 1974 with an area of 2253 sq km. In mid-1998 its area was approximately doubled and the park now encompasses about 4500 sq km. Katavi is noted for its buffalo herds that are said to be among the largest in Tanzania. Other animals you are likely to see include zebra, giraffe, antelope. leopard, crocodile, elephant, lion and hippo. The park is also an excellent place for birdwatching, particulary around its two lakes. (lonely planet)

Mahale Mountains National Parks.

Mahale is one of Tanzania's most remote perks and one of its most attractice. It is situated directly on the Lake Tanganyika, with the misty and rugged Mahale mountain range running down its centre. Like Gombe Stream to the north, Mahale is primarily a chimpanzee sanctuary, with a population of approximately 700 chimpanzees inside its boundaries. There are also a variety of other animals to be seen including elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo and even some lions. The area has been the site of an ongoing Japanese-sponsored primate research project since 1965. It was gazetted as a national park in 1980 with an area of close to 1600 sq km. The park's highest peak is Mt Nkungwe (2462m), first climbed 1939. (lonely planet)

Rubondo Islands National Parks.

Rubondo Island National Park, in the south west corner of the lake, encompasses Rubondo Island as well as several smaller islands nearby. It was gazetted in 1977 with a total area of 460 sq km, about 240 sq km of which is land. Rubondo's main attraction is its rich and diverse bird life. Close to 400 species have been identified including fish eagle, heron, stork, ibises and cormorant. In addition to all the birds, there are many different types of butterflies, as well as populations of chimpanzee, hippo, crocodile, giraffe and even elephant (the letter were introduced several decades ago). The island is also one of the few places in East Africa where you can observe situatunga, an amphibious antelope that likes to hide among marshes and reeds along the shoreline.
Rubondo is a beautiful, quiet place, ial for those seeking relaxation.It is a complete change of pace from Tanzania's other parks and is well worth a visit. (lonely planet