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Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, Primates in Uganda

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is mainly carried out in Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Kibale National Park
Kibale, with a lush tropical rainforest and fascinating diversity of animals is certainly worth visiting as it is a habitat to man’s closest primates; the endangered chimpanzees. Chimpanzee habituation is an ongoing activity that entails following up the chimps to get them used to human presence without altering their natural behaviour. Kibale National Park was formerly known as Kibale forest reserve and was gazetted in 1932. In 1948, it became a Forest Park covering 560sq.km. In 1992, it was conserved and was later declared a National Park in 1993. A game corridor that joins Queen Elizabeth National Park was added to it, making it 776sq.km. Gorilla Safari It covers Kamwenge, Kasese, Kyenjojo and Kabarole districts. With a breathtaking large expanse of a tropical forest and a fascinating diversity of animals, Kibale Forest National Park is one of the most stunning forests of Uganda. It is a montane and mixed tropical deciduous forest.
Note: A chimp permit costs 50 dollars per person in Kibale Park prior booking for clients. The time varies as you can trek in the morning or evening; it depends on your choice.

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Kyambura Wildlife Reserve
This reserve is located on the eastern side of Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is a V-shaped cliff and an Open savannah and Forest vegetation. It is 16km from the south to the north. It is 100m deep and 500m wide. Within the gorge is a flowing river known as River Kyambura. Uganda safari to see Chimpanzees. 30 Chimpanzees are habituated in the gorge. While on habituation, you expect to experience the chimps denesting between 5:30 am and 6:30 am and then follow them up in their daily activities up to the time of nesting (making nests and going to sleep) between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Ngamba Island Sanctuary
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is an eco-friendly project established to promote sustainable tourism in Uganda. It is located 23km from Entebbe near the equator in Lake Victoria. The sanctuary caters for endangered chimps that have been orphaned as a result of poaching activities and illegal trading. The sanctuary is non-profit and therefore committed to the welfare and conservation of wildlife. There are other animals like monkeys, hippos and also bird species.

 

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Gorilla Trip Uganda 3 days :Visit the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi impetrable forest national park where, Gorilla Tracking in Uganda is done. You also need a Gorilla Trekking permit which must be arranged at least 3 months to your actual Gorilla Tour in Uganda date. We also arrange visits to see other primates like the chimpanzee, monkey, baboons. No oratungans, e.t.c For trips and adventure expeditions for C himpanzee Trekking Uganda as well as Chimpanzee Habituation experience.

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda Bwindi

Monday, December 7th, 2009

The express Uganda Safari to trek the "Wild" but habituated Mountain gorillas of Bwindi and the Virunga Volcanoes

Gorilla trekking is a strenuous activity and should be attempted by the physically fit!

Day 1:
On arrival at Entebbe Air Port, you will be met by Gorilla Safaris representatives who will transfer you to Kampala for a safari briefing ,if time is convenient take a 3 hour road transfer to Mbarara for overnight at the Regency Lakeview Hotel.

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Day 2:
Morning departure for the southern rout, stopover and have lunch at the White Horse Inn in Kabale, proceed through the beautiful evergreen mountain country referred to as the Little Switzerland of Africa. Arrive early evening for dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp.

Day 3, Gorilla Tour Uganda
Have an early breakfast to be in time for a briefing by park ranger guides. Head out with a picnic lunch, expect 30 minutes – 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas. The gorilla tracking starts at the area where the gorillas were left the previous day. After a full hour with the gorillas, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp or Mgahinga Safari Lodge.

Day 4: Uganda safari
Take a morning walk in the Forest to the Magnificent Waterfalls in search of the Blue Monkeys, Grey Cheeked Mangabeys, Red Tails and other forest dwellers. Thereafter, Transfer to Mbarara for Dinner, lunch and overnight at the Regency Lakeview Hotel.

Day 5:
After an early morning breakfast, set off headed for Entebbe Airport for your departure flight.

Meals provided include Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

 

We arrange gorilla safaris to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Parc De Volcans in Rwanda at great discounts or budget safari trip.

Ape adventure is one of the greatest tourism contribution to the economies of Uganda and Rwanda. The Mountain gorilla, Gorilla Berengei Berengei ape has a population of about 700 left in the whole world. Our travel and tourism section together with the itineraries or gorilla tour packages will make your trip as adventurous as possible on your African Safari.

Gorilla Trek in Uganda and Rwanda, Read more on Dian Fossey conservation efforts, lowland gorillas, western lowland gorillas or the silverback as well as environment and nature conservation of their habitats and other primates such as chimpanzee and monkey.

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Gorilla Trip Uganda 3 days :Visit the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi impetrable forest national park where, Gorilla Tracking in Uganda is done. You also need a Gorilla Trekking permit which must be arranged at least 3 months to your actual Gorilla Tour in Uganda date. We also arrange visits to see other primates like the chimpanzee, monkey, baboons. No oratungans, e.t.c For trips and adventure expeditions for C himpanzee Trekking Uganda as well as Chimpanzee Habituation experience.

Gorilla Tour Uganda Safari, Uganda Primates, Lemurs, Chimpanzee, Monkey, Baboon

Monday, December 7th, 2009

6DAYS TOUR TO LAKE MBURO,BWINDI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK.

Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Head from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park, located in the Southern part of Uganda. Before reach ing the park, have a magnificence of the game driveand arrive in time for a boat ride on Lake Mburo. The acacia forests and wetlands are home to an impressive variety of antelope including the impala and giant eland. The lake is rich with a variety of animals and plant species which will be viewed clearly as on the boat trip. Expect to see hippopotami and birds like Black crake, Heron, Pelicans, fish eagle, African Fin foot, cormorant, you may also sight the rare Shoebill Stork and all these will furnish your visit with pride.

Dinner and overnight at;

Luxury accommodation: Mihingo/Mantana tented camp

Mid range accommodation: Agip motel in Mbarara town/ Arcadia cottages

Budget accommodation:Camping site

Day 2: Game drives and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After  having breakfast, go for game viewing because the park is famous for its richness in biodiversity. It has an estimate of 68 different species of mammals such as Impala, jackals, Buffalo, Eland, leopard, Topi, Hyenas and Zebra. The five lakes within the park attract crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of water birds, while the fringing swamps hide secretive papyrus specialists, such as the sitatunga antelope and red, black and yellow papyrus Gonalek. After the view, continue to Bwindi Forest and on arrival relax while preparing for the following day

Dinner and over night at ;

Budget accommodation  – Buhoma Community  Bandas or Bwindi view Bandas or Virunga Hotel  in  Kisoro

Mid range accommodation – Lake Kitandara  camp  /Engagi lodge/ Travelers’ rest hotel in Kisoro

Standard accommodation –  Buhoma Lodge /  Silver back lodge / Gorilla Resort Camp/ Nkuringo camp site cabins in Kisoro / Gorilla Safari Lodge .

Day 3: Gorilla trekking

Enter the sanctuary at sunrise and enjoy the beauty and freshness of the forest, home of the mountain gorillas. After briefing by the qualified guides, continue through dense bush to trek for these endangered animals called the great Apes (Gorillas). Other primates also live in the forest including the, black-and-white colobus monkey, red tail monkey and chimpanzee. This can be very tiring due to the fact that the ground is steep and thickly forested in Return to the accommodation for relaxation or have an optional community walk.

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, transfer toQueen Elizabeth National Park, which is located at the foot of the Rwenzoris Mountains, protecting over 200 sq km of Rift Valley Savanna, interspersed with patches of forest and crater lakes thus an thought for a safari. At your arrival, carry out a launch trip along the Kazinga Channel. scrutinize the concentration of water birds, crocodiles and hippos which is remarkable. The bird species includes the 11 types of king fisher, black bee- eater and several species of falcons, eagles and the raptors and many more.

Luxury accommodation at  Mweya Safari Lodge  or Jacana Safari Lodge   or Katara Lodge

Mid range accommodation:  Hippo Hill Camp or Ihamba Lodge

Budget accommodation:  Simba Safari camp or Mweya hostel

Day 5: Game drive and chimpanzee tracking

Wake up early in the morning and go for a game drive to see wildlife like lions, Uganda Kobs, elephants, spotted hyenas and the leopard plus many others. In the afternoon, head to Kyambura gorge for the chimpanzee trekking.

Day 6: Departure

After breakfast , depart for Kampala with a packed lunch and arrive during the late afternoon.

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Uganda Chimpanzee Tracking Safari, Chimpanzee Habituation in Uganda Safari

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Together with the researchers, forest guides and habituators, you will be following the troop of over 40 chimpanzees and sometimes get as close as 7 metres. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda,. The activity involves observation of the chimpanzees in their daily routine of feeding, playing, grooming, fighting, hunting other primates and others. Finally the chimps make their nests and get to sleep while you return to your accommodation. This is one of the best Uganda safari choices for tourists to Africa.

Day 1:
Arrive at Entebbe Air port and travel straight to Kibale forest, reach in the evening for dinner, relax from the tiring journey. Overnight at Ndali Lodge.


Day 2:

Wake up early today and have breakfast in preparation for a full day chimpanzee habituation safari. Overnight at Ndali Lodge or other.


Day 3:

Today is another full day of chimpanzee habituation safari. Overnight at Ndali Lodge.

Day 4:
Full day chimpanzee habituation safari. Overnight at Ndali Lodge.

Day 5:
Full day chimpanzee habituation safari. Overnight at Ndali Lodge.

Day 6:
Full day chimpanzee habituation safari. Overnight at Ndali Lodge.

Day 7:
Full day chimpanzee habituation safari. Overnight at Ndali Lodge.

Day 8:
Morning travel to Kampala and on to Entebbe for return flight.

We arrange gorilla safaris to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Parc De Volcans in Rwanda at great discounts or budget safari trip.

Ape adventure is one of the greatest tourism contribution to the economies of Uganda and Rwanda. The Mountain gorilla, Gorilla Berengei Berengei ape has a population of about 700 left in the whole world. Our travel and tourism section together with the itineraries or gorilla tour packages will make your trip as adventurous as possible on your African Safari.

Gorilla Trek in Uganda and Rwanda, Read more on Dian Fossey conservation efforts, lowland gorillas, western lowland gorillas or the silverback as well as environment and nature conservation of their habitats and other primates such as chimpanzee and monkey.

INQUIRE NOW..>>

>>>back to GORILLA SAFARIS
Gorilla Trip Uganda 3 days :Visit the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi impetrable forest national park where, Gorilla Tracking in Uganda is done. You also need a Gorilla Trekking permit which must be arranged at least 3 months to your actual Gorilla Tour in Uganda date. We also arrange visits to see other primates like the chimpanzee, monkey, baboons. No oratungans, e.t.c For trips and adventure expeditions for C himpanzee Trekking Uganda as well as Chimpanzee Habituation experience.

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