Uganda Chimpanzee & Gorilla Trekking Safari
Experience It Live
See the Wild,
Before You Go
A glimpse of the extraordinary moments that await you on this journey.
Track wild chimpanzees through Kibale's canopy one day and sit with mountain gorillas in Bwindi's mist the next — two of Africa's rarest primate encounters woven into a single 5-day forest safari.
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About This Tour
Begin in Kibale Forest National Park, home to the highest density of primates in Africa — 13 species share this ancient canopy. A dawn trek with an expert primatologist brings you face to face with a habituated chimpanzee community: hear their pant-hoot calls ricochet through the fig trees, watch them crack nuts with stones, and observe grooming rituals that mirror our own social bonds. Between forests, detour to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for Great Blue Turaco sightings and a string of volcanic crater lakes reflecting the Rwenzori foothills. The safari then continues south through the Albertine Rift to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you trek into dense montane jungle to spend one hour with a mountain gorilla family — fewer than 1,100 remain on earth. Evenings at hand-picked lodges overlooking the park give you time to absorb what you've witnessed, with Batwa cultural performances adding a final layer of understanding to this extraordinary primate journey.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
5 DaysWhat's Included
What's Included
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation with all meals as per the itinerary
- Ground transfers by 4WD Safari Land Cruiser
- English-speaking professional driver guide
- Gorilla trekking permit per person
- Chimpanzee trekking permit per person
- Bwindi village walk
- Bigodi Wetland Walk
- Crater Lakes visit
- One-way flight fare (Bwindi to Entebbe)
- Park entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water
- Emergency medical evacuation services
Not Included
- Drinks beyond bottled water
- Laundry
- Tips to local guides
- Telephone expenses
- Porter fees while trekking
- Personal insurance
- International flights
- Visa fees
Guest Reviews
Emma ThompsonAustralia
Traveled: Jan 2024
Double the primates, double the wonder
Incredible combination of two different primate experiences. The guides were knowledgeable about both gorillas and chimps. The contrast between their behaviors was fascinating. Loved every moment.
February 10, 2024
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Next Departure
Mar 20, 2024
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Group Size
2-8 People
Difficulty Level
Challenging
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Uganda Chimpanzee & Gorilla Trekking Safari
Track wild chimpanzees through Kibale's canopy one day and sit with mountain gorillas in Bwindi's mist the next — two of Africa's rarest primate encounters woven into a single 5-day forest safari.