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Primate Treks

Gorillas, chimpanzees and the monkeys of the Albertine Rift.
Trekking to mountain gorillas in Bwindi and the Virungas, tracking chimpanzees in the forests of Uganda, and finding golden monkeys on the volcano slopes — a journey on foot into the forest.
18
Destinations
40
Journeys
Jun - Sep | Dec - Feb
Best time
Expert guides
Permits secured early, the right lodges, and guides who know the families.
Experiences
1

Gorilla trekking

An hour with a habituated family

2

Chimp tracking

Following chimps through the forest

3

Golden monkeys

On the bamboo slopes of the Virungas

4

Habituation

Longer experiences where offered

5

Forest walks

Birds, butterflies and smaller primates

6

Community visits

Conservation-led local projects

Best Time to Visit

When to go

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
BestGoodOff season

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Permits are limited and sell out — send your dates early and we will secure the trek.

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