Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safaris are a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience. Get up close and personal with the big apes of Africa on one of these primate trekking safaris. See our primal relatives in their natural environment in the African jungles of Uganda and Rwanda. It is said that watching a gorilla or chimpanzee in its natural habitat is like looking back on the old human psyche. Here are some great tours, lodges and camps from which gorilla treks and chimpanzee walking safaris take place.
Bisate Lodge
Bisate Lodge is situated in the remote and spectacular Volcanoes region of Rwanda, near to the national park. It is found inside an eroded volcanic cone, the main area and villas overlooking Mount Bisoke, Karisimbi, and Mikeno in the distance. The main attraction at this World Heritage Site is the iconic mountain gorilla, 604 of which are found in Volcanoes…
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Experience two unforgettable bucket list adventures- in the space of one week! This 7-day primate safari tour, set in the jungles of Uganda, will bring you close to two of Africa’s most fascinating species, gorillas and chimpanzees. You will trek through the pristine rainforests on foot, led by professional and experienced guides. The tour starts with your arrival in Kampala,…
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A primate safari is one of the most unique safari experiences you can have in Africa. On a primate safari, you are given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the mysterious rainforests of central Africa, on a quest to seek out mankind’s “closest cousins”. Expert, seasoned guides lead the way on foot. When you come across a group of playful chimpanzees,…
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Uganda is known as “The Pearl of Africa”- and it’s easy to see why. You can have a wealth of experiences in one short safari tour to this landlocked central African country. One this 7-day tour, you are transported into the mysterious Kibale Forest, where you are given the opportunity to partake in one of Africa’s most unique safari experiences-…
Enquire NowMahale and Gombe Chimpanzee Safari Tour
According to the World Wildlife Fund, Africa's wild chimpanzees are classified as an endangered species. Their distribution is restricted to Africa, in only a handful of countries. One of those countries is Tanzania. Gombe Stream National Park and Mahale Mountains National Park are both located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, one of Africa's Great Lakes. Both are sanctuaries for…
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Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC are the only places in the world where you can see the critically endangered mountain gorilla. These incredible creatures are fearsome yet gentle, and seeing them up close in their natural habitat is an awe-inspiring experience. This safari tour visits Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, two of the…
Enquire NowNgaga Camp, Odzala
Ngaga Camp is found in the heart of the rainforest in Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of the Congo. This remote and beautiful wilderness is not widely regarded as a mainstream tourist destination. Visitors are therefore assured of an out-of-the-ordinary safari that few can say they’ve experienced. The luxurious traditionally-designed chalets are tucked into the leafy surrounds and elevated to maximise…
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Deep in the heart of the rainforest, on the banks of a free-flowing river, lies Mboko Camp. Here, the lush savannah habitat is home to fascinating creatures such as forest elephant, spotted hyena, and forest buffalo. This is the Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of the Congo. This remote and little-known corner of Africa is a paradise for nature…
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The ultimate 12-day safari tour hits the best safari highlights on offer in the East African country of Uganda. Uganda, although small, features a range of attractions and is known as the “Pearl of Africa”. On this trip, you will enjoy a genuine overland tour wilderness experience, where most nights will be spent camping out in 2-man dome tents. You…
Enquire NowNyungwe Forest Primates Tour, Rwanda
Nyungwe Forest National Park, located in Rwanda, is one of the world's foremost primate sanctuaries. The park, which is more than 1000 square kilometres in size, is made up of dense forests, bamboo thickets, swamps and grasslands that are home to a fascinating diversity of primate species, the most famous of which is the chimpanzee. Several monkey species are also…
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