Primate Uganda Safaris : Uganda has a variety of primates and tracking them is a intriguing and exciting adventure to indulge in. The most Uganda primates’ safaris include gorilla trekking safaris that take place in only two National parks that is Bwindi Impenetrable national park and Mgahinga Gorilla national park, Chimpanzee trekking safaris in Kibale National Park, Kyambura Gorge, Kalinzu forest, and Budongo forest among others.
Other primates to encounter are golden monkeys, Hamlyn’s monkey, Mona monkey, red tailed monkey, blue faced monkeys, baboons, Dent’s monkey, silver monkey, the black and white colobus monkey to mention but a few.
Gorilla trekking Safaris.
Gorilla trekking is one of the best primates’ safaris in Uganda one should not miss since it’s more rewarding and has attracted a number of tourists interested in mountain gorilla trekking in Africa. Gorilla trekking involves walking through the forests in search for these gentle giants.
Gorilla trekking in done in a group of 8 people to visit each gorilla family / group with an armed ranger. This adventure takes about 2 to 8 hours depending on the where the mountain gorillas are located. Once found, you are allowed to spend one hour with the gentle giants to watch them, take beautiful pictures, record videos and many more.
The two spectacular national parks of Bwindi national park and Mgahinga Gorilla national park are the only two places where visitors can embark on gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park takes place in four sectors that is Buhoma gorilla trekking sector, Ruhija gorilla trekking sector, Rushaga gorilla trekking sector and Nkuringo gorilla trekking sector. The word “Bwindi” means “darkness” and embarking on a hike this magnificent forest will certainly unveil to you the reason why the forest was named so.
Bwindi national Park harbours about 400 gorillas making it the one gorilla destination that has the greater part of the all-out gorilla destinations. Apart from Mountain gorillas, Bwindi impenetrable national park is a home of 120 mammal species including forest elephants, buffaloes, bush pigs, giant forest hogs, duikers, other primates like the chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, blue monkeys among others. The park also harbors more than 350 bird species including grauers broadbill, chapins flycatcher, handsome francolin, black billed turaco, mountain masked apalis, regal sunbird, western bronze napped pigeon among others. Other than gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park, one can also engage in activities such as birdwatching, guided nature walks, Batwa Cultural tours etc.
Gorilla habituation is the process of preparing mountain Gorillas to live nearer to people as they go on with their everyday lives. Gorilla habituation process happens in Bwindi national park. The gorilla habituation experience is exceptionally amazing since one will spend more time with the gorillas, contrasted with the one hour of Gorilla trekking.
Mgahinga gorilla national park is one of the destinations that offers gorilla trekking daring action that includes travelers moving into the tropical rainforest looking for the mountain gorillas. Mgahinga gorilla national park is a home of around 80 mountain gorillas however just a single gorilla group Nyakagezi is adjusted and open for trekking on a daily basis.
Gorilla trekking can be done throughout the entire year however the best time frame is during the dry season in the long stretches of June, July, August, September, December, January and February.
During the dry season there is less or little rainfall in the parks thusly vegetation will be flimsy which offers you a chance to see the mountain gorillas and other wildlife species.
During the dry season access roads and gorilla trekking trails will be dry and passable as compared to the wet season when the paths are wet, sloppy and elusive consequently making trekking troublesome.
Chimpanzee trekking Safaris
Chimpanzee trekking is perhaps one of the best activities that is pursued by numerous sightseers who come to Uganda.
Very much like gorilla trekking tours, Chimpanzee trekking includes trekking across the forests looking for the chimpanzees that continue to swing starting with one tree then onto the next.
Trekking might take a few hours or less but once you get to the chimpanzees, each gathering will enjoy an hour with them prior to trekking back to the camp. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is conducted in various places such as:
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale.
Kibale forest national park otherwise called the primate capital is situated in western park of Uganda and it’s the most visited chimpanzee destination in Uganda since it harbours 13 primate species including 1,500 chimpanzees and other primate species like dark cheeked mangabey, dark and keeping in mind that colobus monkeys, red followed monkeys, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, olive mandrills among others. Kibale forest national park is done in two schedules that is to say the morning schedule (8:00am) and the afternoon schedule (2:00pm). Chimpanzee habituation is additionally done at the Kibale national park and this is where guests get to spend more time with the primates for instance 6 hours or the entire day.
Chimpanzee trekking in Queen Elizabeth national park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best parks that is pursued by numerous sightseers with around 17 chimpanzees accessible. Chimpanzee trekking is done in the Kyambura gorge. This activity is done in the mornings and it takes around 1 to 2 hours. You will be accompanied by experienced local escorts in the forest.
Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest
Kalinzu forest is situated in southwestern piece of Uganda in Bushenyi district and it’s the second-best chimpanzee trekking destination in Uganda after Kibale national park. Kalinzu forest is a home of more than 300 chimpanzees and chimpanzee trekking is done in two moves that is towards the beginning (morning) of the day and the evening (afternoon).
Chimpanzee trekking in Murchison
Murchison Falls National Park is a home to various forests and these are the Budongo forest, the Kaniyo Pabidi and the Rabongo forest where the chimpanzee trekking happens. These three forests have over of 600 chimpanzees making Murchison a decent destination for chimpanzee trekking.
Golden Monkey trekking Safaris.
Golden monkey tracking safaris in Uganda are found in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where gold meet silver located in the south western part of Uganda in Kisoro district. Aside from monkey trekking, Mgahinga gorilla national park additionally offers golden monkey habituation experience a courageous movement where the golden monkeys are prepared to become acclimated to human presence for trekking.
Golden monkey habituation experience begins promptly in the morning just like golden monkey trekking with a preparation at the headquarters and when the golden monkeys are found, you will spend four hours with them in their natural environment.
