Life-changing encounters with gorillas & chimps
GORILLA & CHIMP TREKKING
Accompanied by a private guide, our gorilla and chimp treks to Uganda and Rwanda give you the rare and safe opportunity of seeing habituated gorilla families up close in their natural habitat, or witnessing the complex social interactions of chimps, our closest wild relatives.
A transformative, bucket-list adventure
Taking place in Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania, our gorilla and chimp treks are easy to tag onto a Kenya or Tanzania safari. Immerse yourself in landscapes of dense rainforest as you encounter chimps or gorillas, along with diverse fauna - from elephants to colourful bird species.
Exclusive, rare gorilla encounters
Get exclusive access to habituated gorilla families as you observe their daily interactions and family dynamics in their natural habitat.
Witness our closest wild relatives
A rare opportunity to witness chimpanzees’ complex social interactions, vocalisations, and behaviours that mirror our own in an extraordinary way.
Private guide-led immersive experiences
Along with your private guide, who will seamlessly manage all your paperwork and logistics, we choose trek locations that offer expert primate guides and conservationists.
Why go on a gorilla or chimp trek with Africa Born?
A seamless experience
Your private guide will take care of all the details of navigating your trek destination.
Contribute to conservation
Each trek directly supports conservation efforts, offering a meaningful way for you to contribute to protecting these species.
Diverse ecosystem
In seeing chimps and gorillas in their natural habitat, you’ll also experience the beauty and rich biodiversity of their forest habitat.
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Start planning your gorilla or chimp trek
Trek through Africa’s forests in search of rare and endangered primates in Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, or Tanzania.
