East Africa Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking Trips 2025/2026
Great gorilla and chimpanzee tracking trips in East Africa in 2025/2026. Compare prices for 35+ gorilla and chimpanzee tracking tours with 50+ trip reviews. Book today and save up to 20% on Bookmundi.com!
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Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
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Spend 42 days travelling through the iconic vistas of East Africa. Seek out the rare mountain gorilla in Rwanda’s steamy jungle, enjoy thrill-packed safaris through lush forest and open savanna and finish in Victoria Falls. Be welcomed into small villages in Tanzania and Malawi, relax on sandy beaches in Zanzibar and track the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. This overland adventure is a mix of locally guided excursions and free time to follow your heart to the stuff you want to see.
Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Mbarara, Jinja, Kericho, Masai Mara National Reserve, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Usambara Mountains, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Zanzibar Northern Beaches, Mikumi National Park, Iringa, Eldoret, Chitimba, Lake Malawi, South Luangwa National Park, Petauke, Lusaka, Harare, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Kampala, Kalinzu Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kisoro
Nairobi, Cape Town, Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park, Grootfontein, Bagani, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Masvingo, Harare, Lusaka, Petauke, Orange River, South Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi, Chitimba, Iringa, Mikumi National Park, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Fish River Canyon, Bagamoyo, Usambara Mountains, Arusha, Karatu, Serengeti National Park, Mto Wa Mbu, Sesriem, Lake Nakuru National Park, Eldoret, Kampala, Kalinzu Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kisoro, Gorilla Trek, Mbarara, Jinja, Sossusvlei, Kericho, Masai Mara National Reserve, Swakopmund
We saw everything we wanted to see. Next time I would like to experience more village life. The tour was very well set up and it was fun. We had a very good driver. Adrian he was very personal, professional, knowledgeable, organized, and a great driver.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park, Bigodi, Bwindi Forest National Park
I had an amazing trip.
The guide was kind and friendly, the Nature and the local people was absolutely amazing! If you are a nature lover I really recommend this tour.
Thanks for beautiful memories!
Set out on an epic, 52-day exploration from Johannesburg to Nairobi with the Johannesburg to Gorillas tour, designed for those with a thirst for adventure and a love of the outdoors. This moderate-activity road trip takes you across Africa’s most spectacular landscapes—from the thunderous Victoria Falls to the sun-drenched beaches of Tanzania, and the vast plains of the Serengeti.
Encounter mountain gorillas in Uganda’s mist-shrouded forests, mokoro through the Okavango Delta in search of unique wildlife, and unwind on Zanzibar’s idyllic shores. Along the way, immerse yourself in vibrant local cultures, camp beneath star-studded skies, and witness the Big Five in their natural habitats.
The unique selling point of this journey is its unmatched scope—a true immersion into Africa’s wild heart, perfect for travelers eager to experience the continent’s diversity, wildlife, and hospitality over an unforgettable two-month adventure.
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Masvingo, Harare, Lusaka, Petauke, South Luangwa National Park, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Lake Malawi, Chitimba, Iringa, Mikumi National Park, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Bagamoyo, Maun, Usambara Mountains, Arusha, Karatu, Serengeti National Park, Mto Wa Mbu, Lake Nakuru National Park, Eldoret, Okavango Delta, Kampala, Kalinzu Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kisoro, Gorilla Trek, Mbarara, Jinja, Kericho, Masai Mara National Reserve, Nata, Chobe National Park
Looking for Africa with the lot? Ask and you'll receive on this epic trip across ten countries in 63 unforgettable days. Get breathtakingly close to animals more often seen in zoos and nature documentaries, from endangered mountain gorillas and lumbering elephants to ferocious lions and tiny dik-dik antelope. Along the way, meet people from various cultures and communities: Zanzibar spice growers, Lake Malawi fishermen and San people. Nairobi to Cape Town and all the adventure in between – this trip will leave you amazed by the breadth of life and culture and the beauty of nature gracing this spectacular continent.
Nairobi, Cape Town, Mbarara, Jinja, Kericho, Masai Mara National Reserve, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Usambara Mountains, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Mikumi National Park, Iringa, Eldoret, Chitimba, Lake Malawi, South Luangwa National Park, Petauke, Lusaka, Harare, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Kampala, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Bagani, Okavango Delta, Kalinzu Forest National Park, Grootfontein, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Kisoro, Gorilla Trek
Uganda’s wild wonders beckon on this Twelve-Day Uganda Safari. Venture into renowned national parks and natural landmarks, from the lush jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park—where you’ll come face to face with mountain gorillas—to the wildlife-rich plains of Murchison Falls National Park and the chimpanzee habitats of Kibale.
The experience is rounded out with boat rides and game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks, as well as a visit to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s second deepest lake. This private tour supports seamless exploration with all logistics covered, ending with a farewell in Entebbe.
The unique selling point of this safari is its extensive primate tracking, offering travelers the rare thrill of encountering gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural environments—an experience few destinations can match.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Bunyonyi , Kibale Forest National Park, Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth National Park
