A Chimpanzee tracking Safari offers a special opportunity to see our closest relatives at close proximity. Although it doesn’t get the same attention as gorilla trekking, the experience can be quite similar. The intelligence and social structure of chimps make them fascinating subjects for observation, and no two visits are the same. Chimpanzees live in communities ranging from 20 to 150 individuals. Like humans, they tend to have strong personalities. Their expressive faces make their identities easily recognized by us, even during a short visit. Lucky visitors will be able to hear their pant-hooting, a communal, loud calling session which can be triggered by anything that excites them – including you.
Unlike the pulse-quickening thrill of predator pursuits on savannah-set safaris, the allure of a Chimpanzee tracking Safari is an intimate one. Imagine: seeing yourself reflected back in the expressive face of an animal you share 98 per cent of your DNA with. You’ll witness with wonder as these uniquely social primates interact with one another, as they cradle their infants and while goofing about in a way that’s comically familiar. It’s a memorable experience, and little wonder why it ranks among travelers’ Africa highlights.