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Move at your pace
Treks can be steep, muddy and wonderfully unpredictable. We advise on the right fitness preparation, porters and trekking route for your group.
Kingo Adventurers · Primate safaris
Meet the forest’s greatest stories.
A quiet hour with a mountain gorilla family changes the way you see the wild. Travel deeper into Uganda and Rwanda’s ancient forests for primate encounters that stay with you.
Small groups. Strict trekking protocols.
Meaningful time in the forest.
The extraordinary, up close
Wild encounters.
Deep respect.
East Africa’s primate forests offer one of travel’s rarest privileges: time in the company of our closest relatives, on their own terms.
From the mountain gorillas of Bwindi, Mgahinga and Volcanoes National Park to chimpanzees in Kibale and Nyungwe, every trek is led by experienced trackers and guided by a shared commitment to protect the wild places that make it possible.
60 min
With a gorilla family
2
Gorilla-trekking countries
4+
Remarkable primates to seek
Follow the forest trail
Where primates thrive.
Pair your gorilla trek with the forests, guides and unhurried experiences that reveal a fuller East African story.
The Kingo way
A trek shaped around you.
Gorilla trekking is only one chapter of a great primate journey. We take care of permits, pacing, stays and seamless connections, leaving room for the forest to surprise you.
- Gorilla permits thoughtfully secured
- Private transfers and trusted local guides
- Lodges chosen for comfort and location
- Chimpanzees, golden monkeys and forest walks
A considered adventure
What the forest asks of us.
A successful trek comes from good preparation, calm expectations and a respectful approach to the animals and the habitat they call home.
Let the moment unfold
Stay quiet, follow your ranger’s lead and make space for the family’s natural rhythm. The experience is richer when it is never rushed.
Travel with care
Small daily groups, distance rules and responsible lodge choices help protect the primates, their forest home and the communities alongside it.
More forest, more possibility
Build a journey beyond gorillas.
Stay longer and discover the forest’s many voices: chimpanzees calling through Kibale at dawn, the lively golden monkeys of Mgahinga, colobus monkeys in Nyungwe and birdlife that makes every walk feel alive.
- Uganda’s primate-rich forests
- Rwanda’s volcanic landscapes
- Forest birding adventures
- Explore all journeys
A moment you’ll carry home
Walk into the forest.
Come back changed.
Tell us how you want to travel and we’ll craft a private gorilla and primate journey with the right balance of wilderness, comfort and connection.
Plan your journey