Primates of East Africa
A Fascinating Journey to the Primates of Uganda and Rwanda
At a Glance
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Rwanda
From Price
$5,907 pp
Accommodation
Mid-Range
Meals
All meals included
Overview
The Primates of East Africa Tour is a 15-day adventure blends wildlife exploration, cultural immersion, and breathtaking sceneries in Rwanda and Uganda. Highlights include chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe and Kibale Forests, gorilla tracking in Bwindi, and spotting golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. Guests will enjoy scenic landscapes like Lake Bunyonyi and experience the vibrant local culture at Kiyebe Village. The journey also features thrilling game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park and a relaxing boat ride on the Kazinga Channel. Accommodations, meals, park fees, and activities are thoughtfully included, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience. Customization and flight options are available for added convenience.
Your Route
Parks & Reserves
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Uganda
Home to almost half the world's mountain gorillas
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda
Savannah, wetlands and Africa's famous tree-climbing lions
Kibale Forest National Park
Uganda
The primate capital of the world
Volcanoes National Park
Rwanda
The home of Dian Fossey's mountain gorillas in the Virunga Mountains
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Rwanda
Africa's largest montane rainforest and a primate treasure
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Signature Experiences
Highlights of This Journey
Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Experience the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime encounter with endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda's misty mountains, spending precious time observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
Chimpanzee Tracking in Two Countries
Trek for our closest relatives in both Rwanda's Nyungwe Forest (one of East Africa's largest forests) and Uganda's Kibale Forest National Park, the "primate capital of the world," witnessing their playful interactions.
Rare Golden Monkey Encounters
Track the endangered golden monkeys in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, with the option to hike to renowned primatologist Dian Fossey's tomb in this volcanic landscape.
Tree
Climbing Lions of Ishasha - Search for the famous tree-climbing lions in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of only a few places in Africa where this unique behavior can be observed.
Cultural Immersion in Remote Kiyebe Village
Visit one of Uganda's most traditional and remote villages, accessible only on foot, experiencing authentic rural life and connecting with local communities in this "wonder village."
Lake Bunyonyi Paradise
Relax in the "Switzerland of Africa" at one of the continent's deepest and most beautiful lakes, enjoying boat tours among 29 islands, swimming in bilharzia-free waters, and experiencing spectacular mountain scenery.
Wildlife
What You Might Encounter
Mountain Gorilla
Critically endangered great apes — tracking a family group through ancient forest is one of Africa's most profound wildlife encounters.
Forest Elephant
Smaller and darker than savannah elephants, these elusive forest giants move silently through Bwindi's dense undergrowth.
L'Hoest's Monkey
A striking primate with a white beard and dark coat, endemic to Central African montane forests.
African Green Broadbill
A brilliantly coloured bird found nowhere else on earth outside this corner of East Africa.
Tree-Climbing Lion
In Ishasha, southern Queen Elizabeth NP, prides of lions have developed the unique habit of lounging in fig trees — a behaviour rarely seen anywhere else in Africa.
Hippo
The Kazinga Channel hosts one of Uganda's largest hippo populations, best seen on a boat cruise at sunset.
African Buffalo
Massive herds roam Queen Elizabeth's open grasslands, forming the backbone of the lion's prey base.
Uganda Kob
The national antelope of Uganda, found in impressive numbers across the park's savannah flats.
Chimpanzee
Kyambura Gorge — the "Valley of Apes" — cuts through the park and shelters a habituated chimp community.
Red Colobus Monkey
Large troops of these russet-and-black monkeys crash through the canopy, often in the company of mangabeys and blue monkeys.
African Forest Elephant
Smaller than their savannah cousins, forest elephants use Kibale's trails as ancient pathways between feeding grounds.
Golden Monkey
Bamboo forest below the volcanoes shelters these vividly coloured monkeys, habituated for close-up encounters.
Golden Eagle
Raptors circle the volcano peaks — the Rwandan Virungas sit within a biodiversity hotspot for Afromontane birds.
Angola Colobus Monkey
Troops of up to 400 individuals — among the world's largest colobus groups — swing through Nyungwe's canopy.
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Primates of East Africa