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Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Chimpanzee Tracking with Nile Gorilla Safaris


Already exploring East Africa with Nile Abenteuer Safaris? Take your adventure deeper into Uganda’s ancient rainforests with Nile Gorilla Safaris - the region’s leading expert in gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking safaris.
 

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 The Ultimate Gorilla Experience

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Mountain gorillas with an infant in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Uganda


Why Uganda? Why Nile Gorilla Safaris?

Uganda is home to over half of the world’s mountain gorillas and Africa’s highest primate diversity. Nile Gorilla Safaris offers guaranteed gorilla permits, expert-guided forest treks, and customized primate itineraries that bring you face-to-face with nature’s most awe-inspiring creatures.
  • Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Mgahinga
  • Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Budongo Forest
  • Licensed by Uganda Tourism Board
  • Flexible Booking & Pay Later Options
  • 5-Star Reviews on SafariBookings & TripAdvisor
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Our tourists during briefing by the guide before gorilla trekking in Bwindi


Top Uganda Primate Safari Packages

  • 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • 4-Day Chimpanzee Tracking Safari – Kibale Forest National Park
  • 5-Day Gorillas & Chimps Combo – Bwindi + Kibale
  • 7-Day Primate & Wildlife Safari – Gorillas, Chimps, Tree-Climbing Lions
  • Luxury Fly-In Safaris – Private charter options available

What You’ll Experience

Activity
Destination
Highlights
Gorilla TrekkingBwindi, MgahingaMountain gorillas, rainforest hikes, Batwa culture
Chimp TrackingKibale, Budongo13 primate species, guided forest walks
Optional Add-onsQueen Elizabeth NPTree-climbing lions, Kazinga Channel cruise
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A chimpanzee lying on a tree branch in Kibale forest - Kibale National Park in Uganda


Best Time to Travel

  • Dry Seasons: June–September & December–February
  • Gorilla Permits: Book 3–6 months in advance
  • Chimpanzee Tracking: Year-round, best in dry months

What to Pack

  • Hiking boots, rain jacket, long-sleeved shirts
  • Insect repellent, camera, binoculars
  • Passport, yellow fever certificate, gorilla permit copy

Ready to Trek?

Visit www.nilegorillasafaris.com 

📧 Email: info@nileabenteuer.com 

📱 WhatsApp: +256 752 397520 

📍 Kampala, Uganda

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Permit Costs

Gorilla Trekking Permit  Cost ($800)

Gorilla trekking permits cost a fixed $800 per person (aged 15+) for Uganda and $1,500 per person for Rwanda 

Chimpanzee Tracking Permit Cost ($250)

Chimpanzee tracking permits cost $250 per person (aged 12+) for foreign non-residents for Uganda (Kibale).