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The 15 Best Chimpanzee Trekking Tours in Uganda

23 tours  ·  from $385 a head

Kibale has the densest chimpanzee population in East Africa, and Kalinzu and Budongo do it cheaper. These 15 compare the standard hour against the full-day habituation, with permit prices, slot times and group caps.

8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari - Why this route covers so much of Uganda
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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

1.8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking Safari

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

This private Uganda safari links Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. You travel with an English-speaking driver-guide, stay in included hotels, and combine game drives, boat trips, chimp tracking, and gorilla trekking. Derrick, Benon, Vianney, Augustine, and Karim are among the guides associated with the operator.

“From the very first communication with this tour company to the guide and the activities, everything was excellent. We did a 9 day custom tour and trekked to see the golden monkeys, Gorillas, chimps, and rhinos. The 2 boat trips we did werRead more”

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5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari - Day 1: From Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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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

Travel by 4x4 from Kampala or Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Kyambura Gorge chimps and a Kazinga Channel boat trip. Continue through Ishasha to Bwindi for gorilla trekking, then rest beside Lake Bunyonyi. English-speaking guides such as Daniel, Derrick, Danny, Karim, and William have led this private safari.

“We were a group of four friends, and this 5-day safari with Home to Africa was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we were picked up in Entebbe, every detail was well-organized and seamless. The team went above and beyonRead more”

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8-Day Murchison Falls, Chimp and Epic Gorilla Trekking - Day 1: Entebbe to Murchison Falls with rhinos on the way
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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

Travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s best-known wildlife areas, with game drives, Nile boat cruises, chimpanzee trekking, gorilla trekking, and a horse ride. Ngoni Safaris provides transport, a personal driver-guide, meals, and lodging. Ask if Eddy, Reagan, James, Steven, or Wellen is available, and confirm the exact lodge and permit details before paying.

“Just got home from the 8 day trip with gorillas, chimps and game/boat drives with two friends.”

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15-Day Gorilla and chimps Trekking, Big 5 and Nature Sighting Safari - Days 5 and 6: Kibale Chimps and Bigodi Swamp
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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

This private 15-day Uganda safari links Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi or Mgahinga, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. You track chimps and gorillas with rangers, walk Bigodi Swamp, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and search for lions, elephants, rhinos, and leopards. A private guide, meals, lodging, and transfers are included.

“Upon arrival in Rwanda, we were greeted by our first guide, Smith, who stayed with us for the 5 first days in Rwanda. Smith was from the beginning very friendly and when we arrived in our first hotel, it seemed that the booking did not camRead more”

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5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari - What this five-day Uganda safari really covers
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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

Spend five days traveling privately from Kampala or Entebbe through Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. Your guide handles the long drives while you track chimpanzees, spend one hour with mountain gorillas, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and search for Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions. Permits, meals, Wi-Fi, and hotel pickup are included.

“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 - Day one: the long road to Bwindi
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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

Spend five days moving from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kalinzu Forest. The trip includes gorilla and chimp permits, game drives, a Kazinga Channel cruise, meals, lodging, and transport. Guide assignments vary, with past trips led by Herbert, Godfrey, Fred, Amanya, and others.

“We had an amazing experience with Bamboo Ecotours. From the moment I contacted Edison to the moment that our driver Jackson dropped us at the airport on the last day everything was perfection. Edison is easily the best tour operator Read more”

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3 Days Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Tracking - Day one at Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve
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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

This three-day trip links Lake Nkuruba, Kibale National Park, and Amabere Caves with private transport, meals, lodging, and a chimpanzee permit included. Expect a 3 to 5 hour chimp tracking walk, crater-lake scenery, monkeys, birds, a wetland walk, and local guiding from Trek Rwenzori Tours. Ask if Emmanuel or another named guide will lead your departure.

“We booked our 7 days trek and Murchison Falls Safari with Trek Rwenzori Tours and we could not have better service and experience.”

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10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and the road to Murchison Falls
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10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

8.10 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

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

Travel privately from Entebbe through Uganda’s best-known parks, with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, gorilla trekking in Bwindi, rhinos at Ziwa, Murchison Falls, Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions, and Lake Mburo wildlife. The package includes gorilla and chimpanzee permits, meals, and pickup. Ask if guides such as Mussa or Stanley are available.

“Everything was amazing. We did 4 days safari in Murchison falls NP .we had the best guide Baker , he was so funny and amazing, he went above to show us amazing lions, leopards and all other wildlife. I would strongly recommend Baker as a guide! We enjoyed the safari very much. Thank you paradise team for wonderful safari!!!”

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4 Days Gorilla and Chimps trek safari - Day 2: The gorilla trek and Lake Bunyonyi
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4 Days Gorilla and Chimps trek safari

9.4 Days Gorilla and Chimps trek safari

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

Travel privately from Kampala to Bwindi for a gorilla trek, then continue to Kibale for chimpanzees, monkeys, birds, and Bigodi Swamp. The trip includes transport, accommodation, hotel pickup and drop-off, plus guides such as Farouk, Gerard, Ronnie, or Tomson depending on availability. Expect long drives and demanding 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 - Day 2: Game drive, Nile cruise, and the falls
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7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking

10.7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking

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

Start at Entebbe with a private guide and travel through Murchison Falls, Budongo Forest, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. You will track chimps and mountain gorillas, watch Nile wildlife, visit a rhino sanctuary, and return to Entebbe. Guides such as James and Stanley have earned praise for care, safe driving, and sharp animal spotting.

“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 - Entebbe arrival: an easy first night
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10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery

11.10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery

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

This private 10-day Uganda safari combines chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, gorilla tracking in Bwindi, game drives, and boat safaris on the Nile and Kazinga Channel. You stay in mid-range safari lodges, travel with a professional driver-guide, and receive park fees, permits, meals, airport transfers, and drinking water. Guides associated with Pamoja include David, Allan, Rita, Ben, Martin, Amos, Emma, and Spirit.

“We chose Pamoja for our 9-day Uganda/Rwanda trip and it was the best choice we ever made! The initial planning and coordination with Regina was amazing - fast and responsive and very flexible with changes we wanted to make to customize our trip. Upon arrival everythiRead more”

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10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari - Day 1: A soft landing in Entebbe
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10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

12.10 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

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

Spend 10 days crossing Uganda from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. Track rhinos, chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas, then add game drives, boat cruises, a nature walk, and the Equator crossing. Guides such as Jerome, Denis, Charles, and Ananias have led similar Prime Safaris trips.

“I traveled to Uganda, and Jerome was my local guide. He was tcommunicative and welcomed us warmly. He was very kind and provided us with the best service he could do”

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13 Day Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimps & Tree climbing lions - Day 3: Murchison Falls from the savannah to the Nile
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13 Day Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimps & Tree climbing lions

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

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

Travel privately from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. The trip includes gorilla and chimpanzee permits, game drives, boat cruises, and meals. Guides such as Amos, Ben, and Rita have been praised for their care and safari skills, though the exact guide depends on availability.

“We are a Canadain couple from NW Ontario. This was going to be our trip of a lifetime. We researched for a couple months before we settle on Pamojatoursandtravel. It turned out to be the perfect choice for us. They made any changes in the itinerary we asked, and suggRead more”

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4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trek at Kalinzu Forest - Day two: meeting the gorillas in Bwindi
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4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trek at Kalinzu Forest

14.4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trek at Kalinzu Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $2,244

You travel from Entebbe through western Uganda for gorilla trekking in Bwindi, a Kazinga Channel boat trip, and chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest. Bamboo Ecotours provides transport, permits, meals, and a small group of up to five. Guides such as Fred, Herbert, Amanya, and Jackson are known for careful driving and friendly support.

“I was invited to a conference in Kampala, so I thought it would be nice to spend some time doing tourist activities in Uganda while I am in the area (after all, who knows when I will have an opportunity to come back!). I was initially very nervRead more”

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Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda - 5 Days - Day 1: From Entebbe or Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda – 5 Days

15.Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda – 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $3,630

Travel privately from Entebbe or Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest, and Bwindi. You will trek chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and search for Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions. Permits, park fees, meals, four nights of lodging, and a driver-guide are included.

“Fabulous experience, amazing animals... we had such great luck not having to trek far for either the chimpanzees or the gorillas.”

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