Combine chimpanzee trekking in two iconic chimp sites in Africa: Kibale Forest and Kyambura Gorge.
Kibale Forest, the ‘Primate Capital of the World’ is one of the best parks to view chimpanzees in Africa, with a community of 1,500 chimps. Kyambura Gorge is a magical sunken rainforest and home to the ‘Lost Chimps of Kyambura’, a small isolated group of chimpanzees.
Join in with unique community and conservation activities on your safari, run by Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust, including the Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism Project, a series of initiatives in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute to protect the endangered chimpanzees and their habitats.
Spend three nights each at Kibale Lodge and Kyambura Gorge on this specialist chimpanzee safari. Enjoy a fireside chat with a primatologist from the Kibale Chimpanzee Project, visit a school taking part in the Roots and Shoots program to build conservation leaders, and learn about our partnership with the Rwenzori Sculpture Foundation to support Ugandan artists.
Take part in chimpanzee habituation in Kibale Forest, go birding in the Kyambura wetlands, and join in with the Kyambura Lion Monitoring Project annual survey.
2025 Rates from $8,890 per person for this all-inclusive 8-day safari. As a special introductory offer, book before 31 May 2025 and receive a complimentary chimpanzee permit at Kibale and a free night at Kyambura Gorge Lodge worth up to $1,570.
Experience the thrill of chimpanzee trekking in the natural high canopies and across river bridges. Starting from Kyambura Gorge Lodge, the 2-3 hour trek involves navigating steep gorges and log bridges, demanding agility and fitness. Nearby Kalinzu Forest also offers a glimpse into the lives of 40 habituated chimpanzees.
Experience the thrill of trekking chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, the ‘Primate Capital of the World’. Spend a morning or afternoon observing the dynamic chimp families swinging through the canopy and filling the air with their vibrant calls, all in their natural habitat.
Attend a fascinating lecture by Emily Otaali, primatologist and Field Director of the Kibale Chimpanzee Project. Gain valuable insights into chimpanzee behavior, tracking expectations, and conservation importance.
Join a unique chimpanzee habituation experience, allowing just six guests per day to spend up to four hours with a troop of 70 chimpanzees. Starting early from the Bulaiga Research Centre to the Kanyanchu sector, learn from leading scientists and observe the chimps as they feed, groom, and traverse the canopy. Requires agility and fitness for trekking.
The Kyambura Wetland Walk offers a 2-hour guided experience through a 45-acre wetland area, which has been regenerating after years of being used as an illegal brick works. Now home to over 200 species of birds, mammals, and primates, this project showcases conservation and community efforts.
Launched in August 2023 by the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust, the Kyambura Lion Monitoring Project, led by Dr. Alexander Braczkowski, collects data on Uganda’s carnivores like lions, leopards, and hyenas in Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area, enhancing local livelihoods and supporting long-term conservation goals.
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Rwanda: +250 (0) 252 502 452
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| High Season Safari Rates 2025 | Per Person Sharing | Single Traveler Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| 7 night Chimpanzee Safari | $ 12290 | $ 3655 |
High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
| Low Season Safari Rates 2025 | Per Person Sharing | Single Traveler Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| 7 night Chimpanzee Safari | $ 8890 | $ 1915 |
Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor is nothing short of exhilarating. The chimps effortlessly cross and scamper through the trees above the gorge, and visitors on the other hand must cross the river using natural bridges in order to keep up with the chimps. So although the walk usually lasts only 2–3 hours, descending the steep gorge and crossing the log bridges over the river requires some agility and fitness.
Chimpanzee tracking is also available in nearby Kalinzu, a forest reserve 30 minutes drive from Kyambura Gorge Lodge where there is a community of about 40 habituated chimpanzees.
