Signature Experience
Chimpanzee Tracking
Deep in the forest, in the company of our nearest relatives
Chimpanzee tracking is a raw, exhilarating encounter with our closest living relatives. In the ancient forests of Kibale, Nyungwe, and Kibira, habituated communities of chimpanzees go about their daily lives — feeding, playing, grooming, and occasionally erupting into displays of raw energy that echo through the canopy. Unlike gorilla trekking's quiet intimacy, chimp tracking is fast-paced, unpredictable, and utterly compelling.
What Makes This Experience Special
- Kibale Forest, Uganda — the highest density of primates in Africa
- Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda — canopy walks combined with chimp tracking
- Kibira Forest, Burundi — remote and rarely visited chimp habitat
- Chimp habituation experiences — full-day immersion with researchers
- 13 primate species in Kibale alone, including red colobus and L'Hoest's monkey
- Best combined with gorilla trekking for the ultimate primate safari
Where & How
Specific Activities
Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking
Track habituated chimpanzee communities through Kibale's ancient forest — the highest primate density in Africa, with 13 species including red colobus and L'Hoest's monkey.
Kibale Chimpanzee Habituation
A full-day immersion alongside researchers working to habituate wild chimpanzee groups — spend up to 8 hours in the forest following their daily routines.
Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Walk
Descend into the dramatic "Valley of Apes" — a sunken forest gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park sheltering a small, isolated chimpanzee community.
Nyungwe Forest Chimpanzee Tracking
Track chimpanzees in one of Africa's oldest mountain rainforests, then walk the 160-metre canopy walkway suspended 70 metres above the forest floor.
Kibira Forest Chimpanzee Trek
Track chimps in the remote montane rainforest of the Congo-Nile Divide — one of Africa's least-visited primate habitats, misty, wild, and deeply atmospheric.
Make It Yours
Ready to experience chimpanzee tracking?
Tell us what draws you in — we'll weave it into a journey shaped entirely around you, your group, and your dates.