Filming in Chimpanzees in Semuliki

Filming in Chimpanzees in Semuliki. Interested in filming chimpanzees and other primates in Semuliki wildlife Reserve? Eco Adventure Safaris is here to assist with chimpanzee filming permits, press accreditation, kit customs clearing, local fixers, transport, visa, and work permits plus accommodation for a successful shoot.

There is no Fixer in Africa that has the expertise than us when it comes to organizing services for Filming in Chimpanzees in Semuliki. We have diligently assisted several Film crews to shoot documentaries some of which are for more than one year.

Chimpanzees in Semuliki are found in Semuliki wildlife reserve and these are wild chimpanzees under research, these are found in mostly the savannah part of the park making them unique chimpanzees, these chimpanzees in semuliki wildlife reserve are under habituation process are these are not yet open for tourists to visit but filming them is possible as well as carrying out research on them.

Press Accreditation for Filming in Chimpanzees in Semuliki

Filming chimpanzees and other primates in Semuliki will require media cards, and supplies and issued by the Uganda Media Council. This is the first step into filming permits to shoot documentaries here. Processing media cards in Uganda takes 2-3 working days with the help of Eco Adventure Safaris Ltd.

How to process Media Creditation for Filming in Chimpanzees in Semuliki

To film chimpanzees semuliki, you need a valid Media card issued by Uganda Media Council. For you to have one, you need the below.

• Download Form G from Uganda Media Council Website, fill it, scan and send it via email
• Colored passport photo should be attached with Form G
• A copy of your passport should is needed
• Certificate of Good conduct from relevant Authorities
• Official letter from your employer signed by the relevant Authority (Director or Producer)

The above should be sent to Uganda medical council who will then process your Media Card allowing you to film chimpanzees in semuliki. Below are options of Media cards, cost, and duration. Depending on the duration of your shoot, you may choose from the below.

• Media card of up to 30days or one month cost at $175.00 per crew member
• Media card of up to six months cost $225 per crew member.
• Media Card of to two years cost $325 per crew member

Eco Adventure Safaris will assist you in processing your media accreditation by arranging and forwarding all paperwork required. Our vast experience assures you of accreditation in 2-3 working days. Contact us for details.

Processing filming permits for Filming in Chimpanzees in Semuliki.

The fact that Semuliki wildlife reserve is in Kibale forest National Park, filming permissions are got from Uganda Wildlife Authority, a body in charge of wildlife in all Uganda National Parks. Eco Adventure Safaris Uganda welcomes a discussion with you on how many days, people, and dates when shooting will be carried out, so we contact Uganda Wildlife Authority about filming permits and chimpanzee permits for your shoot. Processing and securing filming permits take 5-7 working days. Contact us for details.

Kit customs Clearing in Uganda

We help get your filming equipment into the country. Uganda has limited filming equipment and there is a need to bring in your filming gear and cameras. Eco Adventure Safaris through our clearing agent will ensure that your kit enters Uganda without hassle. All we need from you is a list of your equipment, a serial number of each, and value in USD or Pounds. Our clearing agent needs 2-3 working days for the paperwork to be completed. Contact us for details.

How to get to Semuliki for Filming in Chimpanzees

Road and air can access Semuliki National Park, where semuliki wildlife reserve home of the chimpanzees is situated. It’s approximately 5-6 hour’s drive from Kampala to Fortportal onwards to Semuliki and 2 hours flight from Entebbe to Semuliki Airstrip from where you transfer by road to Semuliki. Eco Adventure Safaris arranges both road transfers and flights on behalf of our clients when contacted.

Where to stay while Filming in Chimpanzees in Semuliki

You can stay at Semuliki Safari Lodge for luxury stay and for budget option Camping grounds are provided and a store for your filming equipment is organized for you. Eco Adventure Safaris has always managed large and long filming projects of up to two years in this area and we have vast experience compared to none.

Water and Electicity power supply

Solar and Generator for power to charge Cameras as well as for light. For all projects we have handled, we make sure that strong solar panels are available as well as a Generator which depends on Fuel got from Fort Portal town. Ngogo chimpanzee research center has some generators and solar panel but we insist that you plan to hire or buy yours.

Meals and Laundry

Depending on the duration of your shoot, Eco Adventure Safaris will arrange to have catering and laundry services organized for you. Catering services ensures that you have meals prepared for you depending on your dietary requirements as well as someone who will take care of your clothes while at this center. Most food is brought in from Kampala and Fortportal Town.

Visa and work permit

Apart from having your Media accreditation, you need a valid visa and work permit where necessary to be allowed to enter Uganda. Visa is applied for online. To qualify for a visa in Uganda, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months, you must have a copy of your yellow fever certificate, Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate, and a letter recommending you. Eco Adventure Safaris is glad to inform you that we will assist you in processing your visa. Contact us for details.

Best time for Filming in Chimpanzees. In Semuliki

Filming in Chimpanzees. In Semuliki can be done throughout the entire year since the weather in Uganda is not all that bad. The best time is the dry months of June, July, August, Mid-September, December, January and, February.

Hiring a local fixer agency to help in Filming in Chimpanzees. In Semuliki

A local fixer agency comes in handy for location scouting, recce, processing filming permits, booking chimpanzee permits, clearing your filming equipment, security, and book your transport and accommodation. Eco Adventure Safaris come in as your reliable and expert local fixer agency with lots of experience in handling pre-production and production fixers services not only in Uganda but across East and Central Africa. We operate offices in Uganda to fix in Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Southern Sudan. Check out our Portfolio for more details.