04/22/2026
Chimpanzees - Uganda’s other great primate encounter
While gorilla trekking often steals the spotlight, chimpanzee tracking is another extraordinary wildlife experience in Uganda.
Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives and watching them interact in the forest is endlessly fascinating. They move quickly through the trees, communicate constantly with calls and gestures, and often gather in lively family groups.
Kibale Forest National Park is one of the best places in Africa to see them. The forest is home to one of the largest populations of chimpanzees in the region, along with many other primates including red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys.
Tracking them through the forest with experienced guides is a completely different experience from gorilla trekking - more active, often more vocal, and wonderfully energetic.
A perfect addition to any Uganda safari. 🩷
