Close Encounters with Wildlife
See mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable or Volcanoes National Park and chimpanzees in Kibale National Park up close in the wild, observing their natural behaviors and creating unforgettable memories.
Adventure in Africa’s Forests
Trek through lush jungles and misty mountains, encountering diverse wildlife and rare plants along the way. The journey itself is an exciting adventure that builds anticipation for your first primate sighting.
Support Conservation and Communities
Visiting helps protect endangered primates and support local communities. Fees go directly to conservation efforts in Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo, making your safari meaningful beyond the experience.
Experience Chimps and Gorillas in Uganda & Rwanda
Embarking on a journey to witness chimpanzees and gorillas in their natural habitats is a bucket-list adventure that combines breathtaking scenery, rare wildlife encounters, and deep cultural immersion. Uganda and Rwanda, often referred to as the heart of East Africa’s primate country, offer unparalleled opportunities to experience these majestic creatures up close. The adventure begins the moment you arrive, as lush, mist-covered forests, rolling hills, and volcanic landscapes set the stage for encounters with some of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife. Visitors can explore dense rainforests that are home not only to primates but also to a wealth of other wildlife, including elephants, forest antelopes, rare birds, and a variety of smaller mammals.
The journey is as much about the landscapes as the animals themselves: walking through trails blanketed with ferns, crossing streams, and climbing gentle hills offers a sensory experience of sights, sounds, and smells unique to these protected ecosystems. For travelers from South Africa and beyond, the experience includes a seamless combination of adventure, comfort, and cultural engagement, from staying in eco-lodges that blend with nature to interacting with local communities whose livelihoods are intertwined with wildlife conservation.
This immersive safari is not just an opportunity to observe primates—it is a chance to learn about their social structures, behaviors, and the challenges they face in a world increasingly affected by human activity. Every step through Uganda and Rwanda’s forests is a step into an ecosystem carefully maintained by conservation efforts, making each encounter both rare and profoundly impactful.
Gorillas and chimps tours in East Africa take you deep into iconic forests like Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, and Volcanoes National Park for close encounters with our closest primate relatives. These journeys combine raw wilderness, conservation impact, and powerful wildlife moments that define a true African safari experience.
