While mountain gorillas in Bwindi often steal the spotlight, chimpanzee trekking offers its own set of thrills.
Chimpanzees are highly active and vocal.
Gorilla trekking, on the other hand, is often a quieter, more intimate encounter.
Spectacular sights of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, Africa.Credit:Courtesy of Volcanoes Safaris
The highlight comes when you encounter a troop of chimps sometimes with as many as 100.
Youll observe their complex social behaviors, from grooming sessions to playful antics.
The gorges steep ravines and lush vegetation create an atmospheric setting that feels almost mythical.
Two infant chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, home to primates.Yannick Tylle/Getty Images
Alongside chimpanzees, you might spot other wildlife, including red-tailed monkeys and a wealth of bird species.
The lodge actively engages with the Jane Goodall Institute and supports their local Roots & Shoots childrens program.
Praveen Momanis a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List and specializes in chimpanzee and gorilla safaris.
Explore Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda, Africa.neil bowman/iStockphoto/Getty Images
you’re free to create a tailor-made itinerary with Moman by contacting him atpraveen@volcanoessafaris.com.
Lush Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, Africa.Dietmar Rauscher/iStockphoto/Getty Images
Room at Kyambura Gorge Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.Courtesy of Volcanoes Safaris
