Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Safari
Follow habituated chimpanzees through tropical forest, riverine woodland and forested gorges — from a reliable Kibale trek to the deeper four-hour habituation experience.
Uganda chimpanzee trekking is one of East Africa's most exciting primate experiences — faster and more energetic than gorilla trekking, following our closest relatives as they call, feed and move through the forest. A good chimp safari is planned around the right forest and the right activity for you.
Where to trek in Uganda
Each forest suits a different route — pick by reliability, scenery and what else you want to see.
Kibale Forest
Uganda's leading, most reliable chimp destination — treks from Kanyanchu near Fort Portal.
Kyambura Gorge
The dramatic "valley of apes" in Queen Elizabeth — pairs naturally with a wildlife safari.
Budongo Forest
Tall mahogany forest near Murchison Falls — great to combine with a northern wildlife trip.
Kalinzu Forest
A quieter, good-value alternative close to Queen Elizabeth, with high chimp numbers.
Good to know before you trek
Trekking vs the habituation experience
Chimpanzee permit prices
What happens on trek day
Best time for chimpanzee trekking
What to wear & age limit
Featured chimpanzee trekking safaris
Ready-made itineraries built around Uganda's chimpanzee forests — from a focused Kibale trek to grand primate-and-wildlife journeys. Tap any tour for the full day-by-day plan.
5 Days Bwindi & Kibale
Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi and chimpanzees in Kibale on one classic great-ape combination.
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4 Days Chimpanzees & Bwindi Trekking
A shorter gorilla-and-chimp escape pairing Kibale's chimpanzees with a Bwindi gorilla trek.
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3 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking
A focused short break to Kibale for chimpanzee trekking and the Bigodi wetland nature walk.
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3 Days Kyambura Gorge
Chimp trekking in the dramatic Kyambura "valley of apes" alongside a Queen Elizabeth game drive.
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5 Days Primates & Cultural Tour
Combine chimpanzees and forest primates with a Batwa community and cultural experience.
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8 Days Albertine Rift Birding & Primates
A birding-and-primates journey through the Albertine Rift's forests, chasing endemics and chimps.
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9 Days Budget Uganda Tour
A great-value overland circuit taking in chimps, gorillas, wildlife parks and scenic Lake Bunyonyi.
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15 Days Explore Uganda Safaris
Our grand Uganda tour — primates, the Big Five, tree-climbing lions and the country's finest parks.
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Into the forest with our guides
Our own guests before a forest trek — briefed by rangers, led by expert guides and set up for a great primate encounter.
Plan a chimpanzee trekking safari
Tell us your dates and whether you want a quick Kibale trek or a deeper habituation experience, and we'll build a primate safari around you — permits secured.
