Gorilla & Chimpanzee safaris

Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safaris in East & Central Africa

🇺🇬 Uganda – Gorilla & Chimp Safaris

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Home to mountain gorillas. Trekking safaris allow close encounters with gorilla families.

  • Mgahinga Gorilla National Park – Lesser-known gorilla trekking with scenic volcanic landscapes.

  • Kibale Forest National Park – Famous for chimpanzee tracking, with large habituated chimp populations.

  • Budongo Forest & Semliki National Park – Additional chimpanzee tracking opportunities with primate-rich habitats.

Adventure highlight: Multi-hour trekking through dense forest and misty hills for intimate wildlife experiences.


🇰🇪 Kenya – Chimpanzee Safaris

  • Kakamega Forest Reserve – Kenya’s primary site for chimpanzee tracking.

  • Samburu & Aberdare Regions – Some habituated chimpanzee groups accessible for short guided treks.

Adventure highlight: Walking safaris through equatorial rainforest with birdwatching and smaller primate sightings.
(Note: Kenya does not have gorillas in the wild.)


🇹🇿 Tanzania – Gorilla & Chimp Safaris

  • Gombe Stream National Park – Famous for chimpanzee studies and tracking (Jane Goodall’s research site).

  • Mahale Mountains National Park – Remote and scenic, home to habituated chimpanzees.

  • Kibira Forest (near Burundi border) – Mountain gorilla presence is rare; some cross-border trekking possible from Rwanda or Congo.

Adventure highlight: Remote jungle trekking along Lake Tanganyika with opportunities to see chimpanzees and other primates.


🇷🇼 Rwanda – Gorilla & Chimp Safaris

  • Volcanoes National Park – Renowned for mountain gorilla trekking. Most famous for habituated gorilla families and scenic volcanic landscapes.

  • Nyungwe Forest National Park – Offers chimpanzee tracking, canopy walks, and diverse primate encounters.

Adventure highlight: Dense forest hikes, high-altitude trekking, and close primate observation in lush scenery.


🇨🇩 Congo – Gorilla & Chimp Safaris

  • Virunga National Park – Active volcanoes and mountain gorilla trekking; one of Africa’s most adventurous gorilla safaris.

  • Kahuzi-Biéga National Park – Eastern lowland gorillas (rare and endangered).

  • Lomami National Park & Itombwe Forest – Remote areas with chimpanzee tracking.

Adventure highlight: Rugged, off-the-beaten-path trekking with high adventure, deep forests, and rare primates.

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What These Safaris Offer

✔ Close encounters with gorillas and chimpanzees
✔ Expert local guides and trackers
✔ Multi-hour jungle trekking
✔ Scenic landscapes (volcanoes, mountains, forests)
✔ Conservation and wildlife education experiences