Are you a primate lover, Uganda should surely be your must-visit destination in Africa. Uganda is one of the top destinations for primate safaris in Africa. Uganda is home to over 13 different types of primates, including gorillas, chimpanzees, baboons, colobus monkeys, and bonobos. Primate Safaris in Uganda will allow you to experience one of Uganda’s most cherished adventures like Mountain Gorilla trekking and Chimpanzee tracking.
Primate Safaris in Uganda with Acacia Safaris Limited are customized tours that allow travelers to experience different primate activities like mountain gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee tracking, and golden monkey tracking among others. Uganda Primate Safaris are popular on most travelers’ bucket lists, especially gorilla trekking.
Tracking primates is truly amazing and rewarding with great opportunities to learn the similarity between these animals and humans, Acacia Safaris Limited is the best tour operator with over 23-year experience in planning Primate Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda. Plan your next trip to Africa with us and live to remember the sweet memories of this amazing continent.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is a unique experience that allows visitors to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most endangered animals, the mountain gorillas. A safari to Uganda is famous for this activity which is one of the best in Africa. About half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population lives in the dense jungle of Uganda – making it one of the best places to see these gentle giants.
Uganda has two Gorilla trekking parks – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These National Parks are located in southwestern Uganda, near the border with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park guarantees up to a 90% chance of witnessing these massive gorillas.
For one to be able to trek gorillas in Uganda, one must obtain a gorilla trekking permit that is issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Permits cost up to $700 per person. Acacia Safaris Limited will help you make arrangements for your gorilla trekking tour in Uganda. We will help you check the availability of permits and if interested we will help you secure one.
Mountain gorillas trekking in Uganda usually ranges from a few hours to a full day, depending on where the gorillas are located. The trek can be considerably challenging, as it often involves hiking through dense forests and steep terrain, but the experience of seeing these incredible creatures up close is well worth it. Plan your Ultimate gorilla trekking adventure with us, and experience Uganda’s hidden gem.
Chimpanzee trekking is another popular primate safari activity in Uganda. Just like gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking tours in Uganda offer exceptional jungle experiences. Uganda is home to an impressive number of chimps with up to 5,000 individuals living in the country’s National Parks, Reserves, and Sanctuaries. The top chimpanzee trekking destinations in Uganda include Kibale Forest National Park, Kyambura Gorge, and Budongo Forest Reserve.
Chimpanzees are one of the closest relatives to humans, sharing about 98% of our DNA, so visiting these primates in their natural habitat is a unique opportunity to learn about their behavior and observe their social structures – you will be able to experience the sense of similarity as they try to mimic human behavior.
Chimpanzee trekking experience usually starts early in the morning, with a briefing from the park rangers on the rules and safety measures to follow during the trek. More often a well-defined trail is followed and the trek can last from 2 to 4 hours, depending on the location of the chimpanzees.
Upon locating them, visitors are allowed to spend one hour observing and taking photos from a safe distance. It’s advisable to avoid direct eye contact with the chimps or getting too close to them, as they can perceive it as a threat and become aggressive.
Golden monkey trekking Tours in Uganda offer visitors opportunities to track these amazing animals in the wild. The experience is unique and thrilling. Golden monkey trekking in Uganda is done at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Colobus monkeys are the other popular primates in Uganda and you can enjoy watching them in the jungles of the country. The black and white colobus monkeys can be trekked at Kibale Forest National Park. This species of monkey is known for its unique black-and-white coloration and fascinating acrobatic skills.
Baboons are found in various parts of Uganda, including Queen Elizabeth National Park, Budongo Forest Reserve, and Kibale Forest National Park.
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