What to Expect on a Primate Safari in Uganda? Thinking of participating in the primate safaris in Uganda, here are some of the different things you should expect on your primate safari in Uganda which will open up a number of different primate species in the wild for the Uganda safaris. Continue reading the article below and get to understand more about the primate safaris in Uganda to make booking of your safari quite easy.
The endangered mountain gorillas
While participating in the primate safaris in Uganda expect to watch the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. For travellers interested in the mountain gorillas in Uganda, they will have the opportunity to watch half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas in two national parks that is Mgahinga national park and Bwindi impenetrable national park which will give you access to the habituated gorilla families and the gorilla families that are undergoing the habituation process.
With gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park, you will have the opportunity to access the species in the four sectors of the park that is Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija, Rushaga and for gorilla trekking in Mgahinga national park, you will have the chance to participate in a number of different activities like gorilla trekking in Uganda which you can embark on when you participate in gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and gorilla trekking in Mgahinga national park which involves hiking the Virunga mountains in Uganda and hiking the impenetrable forests which will lead you to the habituated gorilla families. You can also have the opportunity to participate in gorilla habituation in Uganda which will help you understand how the gorillas are trained to get accustomed to human presence.
The chimpanzees
During your primate safaris in Uganda, you will also get the chance to participate in chimpanzee trekking which will lead you to the chimpanzees in Uganda when you make your way to kibale national park, the primate hub of Uganda where you can also participate in chimpanzee habituation on Uganda which can help you watch how the chimpanzees are trained to get accustomed to human presence. You can also watch the chimpanzees when you participate in chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura gorge, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest all of which will make your safari experience quite fulfilling.
There are a number of monkey species that you can get to watch during your primate safaris in Uganda some of which include; the golden monkeys which are Albertine endemic species that can be seen when you participate in golden monkey trekking in Uganda. You will also have the opportunity to watch other monkey species like the black and white colobus monkey, the Hamlyn’s monkey, Rwenzori colobus, the dent’s monkey, Mona monkey, red tailed monkey, baboons can also be seen like the olive baboons which makes the primate safaris in Uganda quite fulfilling because they will give you access to a number of different primate species that will make your safari experience quite rewarding.
Prices of the safaris
While embarking on the primate safaris in Uganda it should be noted that tracking the mountain gorillas are quite expensive compared to other different primate species in the wild. A gorilla trekking permit in Uganda can be obtained at a price of 700usd however from 1st June, the permit will be increased to 800USD per person and a gorilla habituation permit in Uganda which can be obtained from the Uganda wildlife Authority through a trusted tour operator. On the other hand gorilla habituation is the most expensive for anyone interested in the gorilla safaris where a gorilla habituation permit can be obtained at a price of 1500USD.
“These and more are expected to be seen during your safari experience. book your primate safari in Uganda with us and let us open a new world of the different primates that you can be seen at the most affordable prices.”
