Primate Tours In Uganda
Primate Tours In Uganda : Are looking to embark on primate tours in Uganda. Are you searching for the perfect destination where you can embark on this exciting activity. Are you eager to trek these fascinating primates in their natural habitat, Achieve Global Safaris is ready for your Uganda adventure with the primates. Uganda is home to over 20 primate species including diurnal and nocturnal species. Primates in Uganda flourish in the tropical forests of Uganda, making Uganda one of the highest concentration of primates in Africa. Primate Safaris in Uganda offers Unique Gorilla Trekking Safaris to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Chimpanzee tracking and Golden monkey tours in the Mgahinga gorilla national park
Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda
One of the most unforgettable experiences in Uganda is going on a gorilla trekking safari. Uganda is home to half of the remaining population of mountain gorillas. This adventure takes place mainly in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park respectively. Besides Uganda, mountain gorillas can also be found in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga National Park in DR Congo. Gorilla trekking allows you to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. The trek often involves a hike through dense forests, where you’ll navigate steep trails and thick bushes, normally Gorilla starts early in the morning at 8:00am with a briefing about the rules and regulations as well as the expectation while in the forest. After the briefing you’ll be located an armed guide who will lead you to the forest to search for the gorillas in tire natural habitat.
The chances of seeing the gorillas in Uganda is 98% since it has half of the world’s population of these great endangered apes. There are 18 habituated gorilla families found in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga containing one habituated group. Every gorilla family is allocated 8 visitors per day which gives you an opportunity to visit the gorillas any time of the year. The excitement builds as you approach the family of gorillas, typically led by a dominant silverback. Observing these gentle giants in their daily activities is a truly humbling experience. Once you have found these fascinating primates, you will be allowed 1 hour interaction with them as you watch how they do with their daily activities such as foraging for food, breast feeding, playing or even taking a nap and interacting with each other among others.
Depending on the terrain and how far the gorillas have moved, the trek can take a few hours, but the reward of witnessing these majestic animals is worth every step. Additionally, with expert guides leading the way, you’ll learn not just about the gorillas but also about the surrounding flora and fauna, making this safari both an adventure and an educational journey.
Chimpanzee Tracking Safaris in Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking, one of the most popular wildlife activities in Uganda, allows you to step into the world of chimpanzees in the wild. Uganda is a top destination for chimpanzee trekking safaris, offering incredible opportunity to see these remarkable primates in their natural habitat. Chimpanzees are incredibly social animals, and tracking them through the lush jungles is a thrilling experience.
One of the most famous places for trekking is Kibale Forest National Park this lush tropical forest is home to one of the; largest population of chimpanzees in Africa. Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, and they share 98.7% of our DNA. Uganda is home to around 5,000 chimpanzees and 1,500 live in Kibale Forest. Besides kibale, chimpanzee tracking can also be done in Budongo forest reserve, Kyambura gorge, Kalinzu central forest reserve and Nyamba Island in Lake Victoria
Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is normally conducted in two sessions, the morning session and the afternoon session, the morning session starts at 8:00am while the afternoon shift starts at 2:00pm. Either you go for chimp trekking in the morning or afternoon. The trek often begins early in the morning, with the briefing at the park’s headquarters led by the ranger guides who will guide you through the rules, regulations and expectations while with the forest and chimpanzee community.
After then you set out to locate these lively primates as they start their day, as you move through the forest, you’ll hear their calls and possibly see them swinging through the trees, displaying their playful and intelligent nature.
Once they are found you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat which gives you an opportunity to see them swinging through the trees, displaying their playful and intelligent nature. In Kibale, you might even encounter other wildlife such as birds and various monkeys such as endangered red colobus monkey, the rare L’Hoest’s monkey, and the grey-cheeked mangabey among others.
Golden Monkey Tracking Safaris in Uganda
Golden monkey tracking safaris provide another unique opportunity in Uganda, particularly in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These vibrant and playful monkeys are not as well-known as gorillas or chimpanzees but are equally captivating. Trekking to see the golden monkeys usually involves roaming through lush bamboo forests, where these monkeys are commonly found. The trek is generally a bit easier than that for gorillas, making it accessible to a wider range of visitors.
Once you locate a troop, you can spend time observing their energetic antics as they leap through the trees and interact with one another. The golden monkeys have a distinct look with their bright orange and yellow fur, which makes for stunning photographs.
Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park can take about 3 to 4 hours, half day or full day depending on the movement of the monkeys in the forest. Golden monkey trekking starts just as gorilla trekking tours at 7:00am at the park’s headquarters with a briefing on the rules, regulation expectations, and what to carry.
Thereafter you’ll be allocated an armed guide you will lead the excursion in search for these playful primates in their natural habitat. During your trek, you’ll also encounter with other wildlife species that call the park home for example, mountain gorillas, forest elephants, side-striped jackal, black-fronted duikers, bushpigs, giant forest hogs as well as different colorful birds including Rwenzori turaco, Rwenzori batis and regal sunbirds among others.
Once they are found you will stay for one hour with these amazing shy monkeys to watch them grooming each other, playing, feeding or foraging for bamboo shoots, their primary food source.
BEST TIME TO GO FOR PRIMATE SAFARIS IN UGANDA
Primate safaris in Uganda can be done throughout the year, the most rewarding time is during the dry season which runs from June to October and again from December to March. During this time, the vegetation is also not as thick, which helps you spot these fascinating primates in their natural habitat.
During the other months of April, May and November which is normally a wet season this makes the vegetations grow high making the sightings unclear and its is muddy and slippery in the forest. However, during this time, the treks tend to be shorter given the fact primates tend to stay closer to their feeding grounds since food is more plentiful in the forest at that time. This means you might have shorter treks.
