East Africa
Uganda
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking, and the source of the Nile.
Why go
Gorilla trekking
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — permits are limited, book well ahead.
Chimpanzee tracking
Kibale National Park has one of the highest primate densities in Africa.
Popular journeys
Gorilla trekking permit + lodge
3–4 days built around a single trekking permit.
Frequently asked questions
How fit do I need to be for gorilla trekking?+
Reasonably — treks range from 1 to 6+ hours through dense forest terrain.