Uganda, a gem in East Africa, is a renowned destination for primate trekking, drawing numerous tourists eager to experience its rich biodiversity. Visitors often come to Uganda for three main primates: mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys.
Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience
Uganda is home to half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, with two gorilla national parks, making it an ideal destination for a mountain gorilla trekking experience. The country also offers a unique mountain gorilla habituation experience.
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: This park is divided into four sectors: Rushaga, Buhoma, Nkuringo, and Ruhija. Each sector hosts multiple habituated gorilla families. Bwindi alone sells over 200 gorilla permits daily. Gorilla habituation experience, allowing more extended interaction with gorillas, is exclusive to the Rushaga sector with only four permits available daily.
- Mgahinga National Park: This park is home to a single gorilla family, Nyakagezi, with only 8 permits available per day, ensuring a highly exclusive and intimate trekking experience.
Chimpanzee Trekking Experience
Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is another highly sought-after primate activity. Kibale National Park is the premier destination for this experience, offering both chimpanzee trekking and chimpanzee habituation experience.
- Kibale National Park: Known as the primate capital of the world, it provides two trekking sessions daily—morning and afternoon. The park is famed for its high success rate of chimpanzee sightings.
- Other Destinations: Chimpanzee trekking is also available at Kalinzu Forest Reserve, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kyamudongo Forest Reserve.
Golden Monkey Trekking Experience
- Mgahinga National Park: This park is the exclusive destination for golden monkey trekking in Uganda. Unlike gorilla trekking, there is no limit to the number of golden monkey permits sold daily. The park also offers a golden monkey habituation experience, which allows visitors to spend up to four hours with these fascinating creatures.
Additional Adventures
Enhance your Uganda primate walking safari by adding other thrilling adventures such as:
- Wildlife Safaris: Explore Uganda’s diverse wildlife with game drives in national parks like Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park.
- Cultural Experiences: Engage with local communities and learn about Uganda’s rich cultural heritage.
- Hiking: Challenge yourself with hikes in the Rwenzori Mountains or Mount Elgon.
- Bird Watching: Uganda is a bird watcher’s paradise with over 1,000 bird species.
- Fishing: Enjoy fishing experiences on Lake Victoria or along the Nile River.
- City Tours: Discover the vibrant cities of Kampala and Entebbe.
Plan Your Uganda Primate Walking Safari
For a personalized and unforgettable Uganda primate walking safari, get in touch with our sales team at One More Adventure Safaris. We will tailor your Uganda safari to match your interests and preferences, ensuring a seamless and extraordinary adventure.
