Step into the emerald shadows of Kibale Forest and follow the wild echoes of our closest relatives—the chimpanzees

This rainforest safari is not just about seeing wildlife—it’s about feeling it. As you venture into Uganda’s primate capital, rustling branches, distant hoots, and fleeting shadows guide you through a truly immersive jungle experience. Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale is fast-paced, thrilling, and deeply rewarding, offering a rare chance to watch these intelligent primates forage, play, communicate, and swing gracefully through the canopy just meters away.

Why This Experience Is So Unique

Close Encounters: Kibale offers some of the highest chimp habituation success rates in Africa—over 95% of treks result in sightings.

Rich Biodiversity: Besides chimps, you may see red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and over 370 bird species.

Connection to Nature: Watch complex social interactions—grooming, fighting, vocalizing—that mirror our own.

Did You Know? Chimpanzees share 98.7% of their DNA with humans—tracking them feels like meeting long-lost wild cousins.

Best Places for Chimp Tracking in Uganda:

Kibale Forest National Park

Known as the “Primate Capital of the World” with over 13 species of primates.

Morning and afternoon tracking sessions are available, led by expert Uganda Wildlife Authority guides.

Offers both standard treks (1 hour with chimps) and full-day habituation experiences.

Budongo Forest (Murchison Falls area)

A quieter alternative ideal for travelers heading to or from Murchison Falls.

Fewer visitors and a serene setting near the Albertine Rift.

Kyambura Gorge (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Known as the “Valley of Apes”—a scenic gorge that shelters a small, elusive chimp community.