PrimateEndangered
Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes
Witness the intriguing world of chimpanzees. Unveil their intellect, habits & interactive communities with our special safaris across East Africa.
About the Chimpanzee
Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, sharing approximately 98.7% of our DNA. These remarkably intelligent primates live in complex social communities of 15–150 individuals and are one of the few animals known to make and use tools.
Uganda's Kibale Forest is the premier destination for chimpanzee trekking in East Africa, home to around 1,500 chimps. Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda and Mahale Mountains in Tanzania also offer exceptional chimp tracking experiences.
Chimps display a wide range of emotions including joy, grief, and empathy. They have been observed using medicinal plants to treat ailments, teaching skills to their young, and even engaging in warfare between neighbouring communities.
Fun Facts
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Chimps share 98.7% of their DNA with humans — our closest relatives
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They use over 60 different tools for foraging, grooming, and play
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Chimpanzees laugh when they play, similar to human laughter
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They can learn sign language and communicate with humans
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