8-Day Uganda And Tanzania Primates Safari | Great Apes
An 8-day primates safari spanning Uganda and Tanzania typically features a combined itinerary focusing on chimpanzee tracking on Tanzania’s Rubondo Island and mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
The Primate Edition Small Group Tour offers an exciting alternative to the regular Big Five of East Africa. The five set departure dates between September and November venture across Tanzania and Uganda, for an 8-day adventure of tracking primates through ancient forests.
Go on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that combines two of the most life-changing wildlife encounters in all of Africa. With a small group of like-minded travellers, you’ll go chimpanzee tracking on Tanzania’s Rubondo Island and then into Uganda’s mysterious Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you can see the world-famous mountain gorillas.
An unforgettable safari like this one will bring you face-to-face with the untamed core of East Africa, its natural wonders, and the importance of conservation. Communed with no more than nine other passengers.
A Detailed 8-Day Uganda And Tanzania Primates Safari
Day 1: Welcome to East Africa
After you touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a friendly representative will see you off to your hotel in Nairobi, where you will spend the night. On this initial day, you will have the opportunity to meet your own safari guide and make connections with other travellers. We have embarked upon the first step of our common adventure.
As you get ready for your upcoming excursions, take this time to relax and settle down. Let the crazy pace unfold.
Accommodation: Emara Ole Sereni
Board Basis: Dinner & Breakfast
Day 2-4: Journey Beyond the Trees: Your Chimpanzee Safari Begins Here
A private charter aircraft to Rubondo Island, Tanzania, will depart from Wilson Airport after a hearty breakfast. This breathtaking flight over verdant lakes and wooded coasts will be an experience you won’t soon forget, thanks to your private pilot.
An Asilia representative will meet you at the airport and take you to Rubondo Island Camp, nestled in the middle of this verdant tropical paradise. Chimpanzees, Colobus monkeys, elephants, and more than 300 bird species, including fish eagles and African grey parrots, inhabit the island’s virgin forests.
Enjoy lazy afternoons poolside, birdwatching on the deck or fishing in the deeper parts of Lake Victoria with a catch-and-release licence. Ideal for deep connections with nature and each other, this location is characterised by tranquillity, awe, and untamed beauty.
Accommodation: Rubondo Island Camp
Board Basis: Game Package
Day 5-7: Face to Face with Gentle Giants: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Erebero Hills is a tranquil resort situated on the edge of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. An Asilia representative will be waiting to greet you at Kihihi Airstrip, where your private charter flight will land this morning.
Erebero Hills provides convenient access to two major entry points into the forest, making it an ideal location for gorilla trekking and forest wandering. Return to camp for a rejuvenating massage or to soak up some rays in the hot pool after an exhilarating day of trekking in pursuit of mountain gorillas.
You and your fellow hikers will get the opportunity to meet the Batwa, the indigenous people who were the first stewards of the forest. See how a reforestation effort is bringing these ancient techniques back to life while you delve into their traditional knowledge of native plants, learn how to harvest honey, weave baskets, and cultivate tea.
Accommodation: Erebero Hills
Board Basis: Game Package
Day 8: Homeward Bound
Savour your goodbye meal while taking in one last look at the tranquil setting amidst the treetops. After that, make your way to Kihihi Airstrip to get an aircraft to Entebbe. From there, you can continue with your remaining travel plans.
As you bid farewell to East Africa, take with you cherished memories, fresh friendships, and an awe-inspiring appreciation for the natural world.
End of the 8-Day Uganda And Tanzania Primates Safari