11 DAYS THE GREAT PRIMATES OF UGANDA AND RWANDA
11 DAYS GREAT PRIMATES OF UGANDA & RWANDA
Description
A once in a lifetime opportunity to encounter chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in the wild as you journey deep into the lush hills of Uganda and Rwanda. Observe these wonderful creatures with a primatologist and track gorillas in the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Volcanoes National Park. Stay in stunning lodges, from a lakeside bungalow at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains to a hilltop eco-lodge with spectacular views of Rwanda’s volcanoes.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Join a research funded primatologist on treks in search of chimpanzees, gorillas, and
endangered golden monkeys. - Watch the antics of chimpanzees up close at a sanctuary established in association
with the Jane Goodall Institute. - Meet with scientists at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Centre to
learn about ongoing conservation projects, and get an in-depth perspective on
Fossey’s 18-year-long stu
Itinerary
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to our hotel. The next day, visit the
Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Ngamba Island, established in
association with the Jane Goodall Institute as a habitat for rescued
and orphaned chimpanzees. Later, explore the Uganda Wildlife
Education Centre.
Friends Hotel (Day 2: B/L/D)
Travel to Kibale National Park and check in to our lodge. Meet with a local researcher and search for chimpanzees; black-and-white colobus, red-tailed, and blue monkeys; and the rare L’Hoest’s monkey. Explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Kibale River Camp(B/L/D)
Spend a second morning tracking chimpanzees. Continue to Queen
Elizabeth National Park, and go on safari to look for elephants,
lions, and Ugandan kobs before an afternoon wildlife cruise.
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (B/L/D)
Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to roughly half
the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Head into the forest to sit
among these gentle giants, observing one of the planet’s most
endangered creatures up close.
Bwindi Lodge (B/L/D)
Cross into Rwanda and settle into your private villa overlooking
volcanoes and lakes. Meet experts at the Dian Fossey Gorilla
Fund’s Karisoke Research Centre to learn about ongoing
conservation efforts. Spend the next day tracking mountain gorillas
in Volcanoes National Park, where National Geographic grantee
Dian Fossey conducted research on gorillas for 18 years. Enjoy a
traditional dance performance this evening.
Virunga Lodge (B/L/D)
This morning, search for endangered golden monkeys in the park.
After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B/L)
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