Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda: The 15 Best Trips

8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Day 1: Rhinos at Zziwa before Murchison Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $3,598Our pick

Track rhinos, chimps, lions, and mountain gorillas on an eight-day private Uganda safari with boat trips and full ground transport.

“The most amazing thing I have done in my life!! Wow, I cannot recommend this trip and tour guide enough. Every day on this trip was magical, seeing things I have only ever dreamed of seeing with my own eyes. A huge thank you to Derrick wRead more”

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5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

2.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $2,171

Track chimps in Kyambura Gorge, cruise the Kazinga Channel, spot Ishasha lions, and trek mountain gorillas in five intense Uganda days.

“Everything was arranged as it was written in the itinerary, the guide and the driver was so nice to us. We really enjoyed it and we had good time, i highly recommend it”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

3.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

An 8-day private Uganda safari with rhinos, Murchison Falls, chimps, tree-climbing lions, gorillas, and the Equator.

“Our trip was simply spectacular! And for the most part, that’s thanks to our guide, Eddy!”

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15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

4.15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $5,000

Review of a 15-day Uganda safari with gorilla and chimp trekking, Big Five sightings, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo.

“Before choosing Ngoni we researched many other companies. Sedrick was very helpful with planning our itinerary and delivered not only a great itinerary but all the information that we needed, when we needed it.”

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5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

5.5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,863

Track chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, tree-climbing lions, hippos, and birds on a five-day private safari through southwest Uganda.

“Excellent tour and company. Our guide was amazing, kind, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. What a blessing!”

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5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek

6.5 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $2,780

Track mountain gorillas, chimps, lions, elephants, and hippos on a five-day Uganda safari with permits, meals, stays, and transport included.

“I just completed a 5 day/4 night tour of western Uganda with Bamboo Ecotours. First of all, Western Uganda is just incredibly beautiful. Secondly, it is clear that the owner Edison and most of all my incredible, friendly, knowledgeable guidRead more”

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3 Days Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Tracking

7.3 Days Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Tracking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $1,169

Track chimpanzees in Kibale, explore Lake Nkuruba and Amabere Caves, and enjoy meals, transport, and a three-day western Uganda trip.

“The track in Rwenzori mountains was great, I was doing 6 days to reach Mt. Baker and I made as a beginner in climbing. They borrowed me everything - sleeping bag, cap, rope, there were potter to take my stuff, chief and very professional cliRead more”

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Gorilla and chimp experience holiday

8.Gorilla and chimp experience holiday

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $1,800

Review of Uganda’s gorilla and chimp holiday, with private transport, meals, lodging, guide support, costs, fitness needs, and booking advice.

“The views were amazing!! I did so many different things, and they were all incredible. Denis is a professional guide and I highly recommend him. it was the trip of a lifetime!!”

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10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

9.10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $5,000

Review of a 10-day Uganda safari with gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo.

“I have been planning to visit Uganda and experience it's treasures since about 7 years. I have finally found this company as an absolutely reliable way of travelling solo. Mussa have always been quick in responding my quires and reassured me Read more”

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4 Days Gorilla and Chimps trek safari

10.4 Days Gorilla and Chimps trek safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $2,470

Review of a 4-day Uganda safari from Kampala to Bwindi and Kibale, with gorilla tracking, chimp trekking, Lake Bunyonyi, and forest walks.

“Farouk was a wonderful guide and happy to answer any and all questions about the local towns and life in Africa! Everything was taken of for me and communication was excellent! The Golden Monkeys and Gorilla experiences were magical and I would highly recommend to anyone with the means to book this tour!”

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7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking

11.7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $3,000

Review of a 7-day Uganda safari with Murchison Falls, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, Lake Bunyonyi, rhinos, meals, and private transport.

“First, our guide James was awesome. He took care of us and made sure we were comfortable during the entire journey. All of the lodging was adequate. The last two nights at the Gorilla camp and the lake were amazing. The Rhino Sanctuary Read more”

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10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery

12.10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $4,800

Review of a 10-day Uganda safari with gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mutanda, and mid-range lodges.

“On February 2024 we were on a stunning 10-days safari tour with our beloved tour company Pamoja! We were relieved to find such trustable and honest people in this company. 🙏🏼”

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10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

13.10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $5,055

Review this 10-day Uganda safari covering gorillas, chimps, rhinos, game drives, boat cruises, and the best of western Uganda.

“Prime Safaris was a pleasure to work with from our first contact with Cate in the office to saying goodbye to Annais and Charles after a fabulous 9 days! We started in Murchison Falls and made our way down the west of Uganda, including incRead more”

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13 Day Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimps & Tree climbing lions

14.13 Day Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimps & Tree climbing lions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $5,500

A 13-day Uganda safari with gorillas, chimps, tree-climbing lions, Murchison Falls, Kazinga Channel, and Lake Bunyonyi.

“Please do yourself a favor and book Pamoja for your Uganda trip (and ask for Amos to be your guide)!! I don't think I can properly describe how amazing our trip to Uganda was. I am incredibly thankful to Pamoja (the wonderful Regina) for putting together such a fantRead more”

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3-Day Queen Elizabeth and Chimpanzees-Join a Group!

15.3-Day Queen Elizabeth and Chimpanzees-Join a Group!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,000

Spend three days with elephants, hippos, lions, and chimpanzees on a Uganda group safari covering Queen Elizabeth and Kyambura.

“My experience with Ngoni Safaris was fantastic. Sedrick helped me create a very custom itinerary which included a visit to the Chimps, my Ugandan family who lived a distance from any tourist location and Kenya. He made a dream come trueRead more”

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