Discover Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.

Enjoy moments with playful chimpanzees, man's closest relative.

Tracking chimpanzees is one of the unforgettable and exciting wildlife experiences in Africa, so, be ready to leave with lasting memories of these playful apes in their natural habitats. These great apes are one of our closest relatives, sharing about 98 percent of their genes with us.

Quick facts about chimpanzees.

Scientific Name Pan troglodytes Habitat Forests, lowland forests, swamp forests, savanna woodland.
Weight 25 to 75 kilograms
(57 to 154 pounds)
Size 1 to 2 meters tall (3 to 5.5 feet).
Life Span 30 to 40 years Diet Omnivorous
Gestation About 6 - 8 months Total Population Just above 300,000
Communities About 150 per community

Exciting wildlife safaris for you.

Experience the most exciting encounters with the playful chimpanzees — our closest relative sharing over 98 percent of human genes.