Chimpanzee Tracking vs Gorilla Trekking

Chimpanzee Tracking vs Gorilla Trekking

Chimpanzee Tracking vs Gorilla Trekking

Which primate experience is right for you? We compare the two most popular wildlife activities in Uganda.

Both chimpanzee tracking and gorilla trekking offer incredible opportunities to see our closest relatives in their natural habitat. But they are very different experiences.

Gorilla Trekking: The Gentle Giants

Gorilla trekking is often described as a more “solemn” and “spiritual” experience. Mountain gorillas are generally peaceful and quiet.

  • Location: High altitude mountains.
  • Pace: Slower, but can be steep.
  • Interaction: Quiet observation.

Chimpanzee Tracking: The Lively Cousins

Chimpanzees are loud, active, and highly social. A chimp track is often more fast-paced as they move through the canopy.

  • Location: Tropical rainforests.
  • Pace: Can be fast as chimps move quickly.
  • Interaction: Exciting, vocal, and dynamic.