Chimpanzee Trekking

Experience chimpanzee trekking in East Africa with guided forest walks, close encounters with wild chimpanzees and opportunities to discover diverse primate habitats.

Chimpanzee Trekking East Africa

Discover Wild Chimpanzees in Their Natural Forests

Chimpanzee trekking East Africa offers an exciting opportunity to explore tropical forests and encounter some of Africa’s most fascinating primates. With Wild Roots Africa Safaris, you can experience guided chimpanzee tracking in Uganda and Rwanda while discovering rich forests, diverse wildlife and vibrant ecosystems.

Chimpanzee trekking is an ideal addition to a gorilla safari, wildlife adventure or wider East African itinerary.

Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda

Uganda is one of East Africa’s leading destinations for chimpanzee experiences. Kibale Forest National Park is particularly well known for its chimpanzee population and diverse primates.

During a guided forest trek, you follow experienced trackers through the rainforest while looking for chimpanzees and other forest wildlife. Depending on the destination, you may also encounter monkeys, forest birds and other fascinating species.

Chimpanzee Experiences in Rwanda

Rwanda also offers opportunities to discover chimpanzees in natural forest environments. Nyungwe National Park is a spectacular destination for primate experiences, with chimpanzee tracking combined with opportunities to explore one of the region’s remarkable montane forests.

A chimpanzee experience can be combined with gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park for a memorable Rwanda primate safari.

What to Expect

Chimpanzee trekking involves walking through forest terrain with trained guides and trackers. The duration and difficulty of a trek can vary depending on the location and where the chimpanzees are found.

Visitors should be prepared for changing forest conditions and comfortable walking, while following the guidance of park authorities and trackers throughout the experience.

Plan Your Chimpanzee Safari

Wild Roots Africa Safaris can combine chimpanzee trekking with gorilla trekking, wildlife game drives, cultural experiences and other East African adventures. We arrange tailored itineraries around your interests, travel dates and preferred accommodation.

Explore the forests of Uganda and Rwanda and discover the remarkable world of chimpanzees with Wild Roots Africa Safaris.

Tours Featuring Chimpanzee Trekking

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14 Days Best Of Uganda Safari

From US$4,800 per person