PRIMATE TREKKING
Experience the Gorillas
PRIMATE TREKKING
Primate trekking can be one of the most demanding experiences but the rewards far outweigh the slog! The trek involves a safety briefing at the headquarters before heading off to start your trek through rainforests. The trek includes easy walking with hiking and even maybe some crouch-stepping as you venture further along the varied terrains to find your allocated family. The one-hour ‘visitation’ is a soul-moving experience of awe and wonder watching these magnificent creatures play, feed and interact with each other. Nothing will quite prepare you when you come face to face with a gorilla – their sheer size, strength and power is intimidating, but behind their eyes is kindness, intelligence and emotion that will captivate your heart. This is a definite bucket-list experience!
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even heard but must be felt with the heart."
- Helen Keller
Where Will You Trek With Primates?
PRIMATE TREKKING COUNTRIES
Rwanda
Rwanda offers mountain gorilla and golden monkey trekking in the Volcanoes National Park and chimpanzee trekking in the Nyungwe Forest area. Add this to a Big 5 safari experience in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park for an epic Safari and Primate experience.
Uganda
Uganda offers gorilla trekking in Bwindi and chimpanzee trekking in the Kibale Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Uganda offers so much more to create an action-packed experience, from game drives to see tree-climbing lions, to white water rafting in Jinga.
Uganda
Uganda offers gorilla trekking in Bwindi and chimpanzee trekking in the Kibale Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Uganda offers so much more to create an action-packed experience, from game drives to see tree-climbing lions, to white water rafting in Jinga.
Madagascar
Lemurs are the world’s oldest living primates and are only found in Madagascar! Lemur trekking is an incredible experience through the scenic forests, thick with rich vegetation and incredible birdlife. Watch these endangered creatures play, sniff, huddle and groom!
Tanzania
Chimpanzee trekking is carried out in the Mahale Mountain National Park under the forested canopy, overlooking Lake Tanganyika or in the southern corner of Lake Victoria on the Rubondo Island National Park where you can partake in a chimp habituation experience.
Tanzania
Chimpanzee trekking is carried out in the Mahale Mountain National Park under the forested canopy, overlooking Lake Tanganyika or in the southern corner of Lake Victoria on the Rubondo Island National Park where you can partake in a chimp habituation experience.
Democratic Republic of Congo
For a truly authentic and wild gorilla trekking experience, visit the DRC where you will journey on vehicle, foot and canoe. This immersive experience will have you wading through rivers, interacting with researchers and soaking up the sounds of the rainforest.
What You Need To Know
IMPORTANT TIPS
We always recommend experiencing 2 gorilla treks – the first is like walking down the aisle; it goes by in a flash and your nerves don’t allow you to soak it all in.
It’s advisable to be walking fit, as your trek could take anything from 1 hour to 8 hours! The pace is as fast as the slowest person in your group, so enjoy the beauty of the scenery and soak in every moment of your experience.
Porters are always included in our treks. They are an incredible aid throughout the trek when needing a hand to pull you up, push you along or steady you when slippery. This is also their livelihood and the few dollars for their service is invaluable.
Appropriate clothing is important, depending on where you’re trekking and we’ll send you our detailed packing lists before your trip.
Let’s Touch Your Imagination
OUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL IDEAS
Explore our sample itineraries to spark your imagination. Everyone is unique, so use these samples as an inspirational canvas waiting for your personal aspirations to paint it.
Remember, at Mallerby’s, we believe in tailoring each journey to the individual, ensuring your travel experience is as extraordinary as you are. Let these itineraries be a starting point, a palette of possibilities, waiting for the strokes of your own desires. Your journey is not just a trip; it’s a reflection of your dreams. Let’s craft it together.