Gorilla trekking in Rwanda Compared to Uganda and Congo
December 12, 2021
Uganda Mountain Gorilla families in Bwindi
December 12, 2021
Uganda Primate National Parks are open amid covid, yes these are open for gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale and Golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga. Have you been or are you planning to visit Uganda soon to see primates or do gorilla and chimpanzee trekking it is now possible given the fact all primate national parks in Uganda are now open for business again. These national parks include Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park home to the endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park home to the endangered golden monkeys and mountain gorillas and Kibale Forest National Park home 13 species of primates including the largest concentration of chimpanzees in Uganda.
These National Parks were closed back in March after the outbreak of COVID-19 in Uganda as one of the moves to protect these primates against the deadly virus coronavirus which would affect them same way once they got it given the fact we share more than 97% DNA with Chimpanzees and Gorillas. These National Parks are all managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority a government body responsible for all National Parks and Nature reserves in Uganda, with this after its consultations with various stakeholders and putting in place standard operating procedures for the containment of the possible spread of COVID-19 in these primate National Parks, they are all now open for tourism.
Eco Adventure Safaris is also ready to host and book safaris to all these named primate national parks following all the set standard operating procedures to ensure the safety and health of all our clients as well the endangered primates. We have various packages ranging from budget, mid-range to luxury depending on your budget from which you will choose to book with us for you to visit these primate national parks to do various activities and see various attractions.
Our Popular Tours to Uganda Primate National Parks
3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour
5 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzee Trekking
5 Days Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
7 Days Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Tour
25 Days Birds and Gorillas in Ugandan Forests
What are the set standard operating procedures in place to protect primates in Uganda?
These are the set standard operating procedures which have been put in place by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities in line with the guidance of the Ministry of Health and WHO precautions that will be followed by all tourists during their visit to the primates in various national parks in Uganda to help curb the spread of the virus to the endangered primates.
- At the briefing points visitors and staff shall wash hands or sanitize and have their body temperature taken.
- Briefing and debriefing shall be done in small groups of eight (08) tourists after they have been assigned gorilla families for tracking.
- Tourists, staff and porters who during the briefing are observed to be sick shall not be allowed to track. These include anyone with signs of flu, and those who report to have diarrhoea, stomach upsets and malaria among others.
- All the visitors, staff and trackers must wear masks throughout the trek.
- A maximum of eight (8) tourists shall be allowed to track a gorilla group per day.
- A maximum of six (6) tourists shall be allowed to track a chimpanzee group at a time.
- The tourists must keep a distance of not less than 10 meters away from the gorillas and chimpanzees during this period.
- The assigned Uganda Wildlife Authority guides shall ensure there is social distancing of 2 meters among the tourists while tracking where practical.
- Before the gorilla and chimpanzee viewing commences, all people in the group shall sanitize their hands again.
- The tourists shall carry light equipment to minimize the need for porters while they undertake the tracking.
- Due to the reported side effects of wearing masks for long periods and in high altitudes, visitors shall take frequent breaks during the tracking to give themselves time to breathe fresh air. During these breaks, social distancing shall be strictly observed.
- In case a tourist or accompanying members of the team experiences a health related problem, UWA staff shall apply the established evacuation and first aid guidelines to move the affected individual from the field
Refunds/Cancellation Guidelines and Policy for Gorilla and Chimpanzee Permits in Uganda
Due to the outbreak of covid-19 which directly affected travel and all tourism activities in Uganda, many travelers failed to make it for their treks that is Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking which forced Uganda Wildlife Authority to relax its cancellation policy for the gorilla and chimpanzee permits. In this matter, however, Uganda Wildlife Authority decided not to give out any refund that is cash money back for those who purchased permits in advance and their dates were affected by the pandemic which it considered as not tenable. Uganda Wildlife Authority has thus offered an option to reschedule twice your gorilla and chimpanzee permits forward or backward for any dates you choose to do your trek again and when it is safe for you to travel up to December 2022. This means one can reschedule forward or backward his/her permits to new dates of her choice depending on availability two times up to December 2022. Contact us here for more details and we will help you book your permits in advance.
Top Things and Activities to do in Uganda Primate National Parks
Gorilla Habituation Experience
Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
Batwa Cultural encounters and experience
How to book a Primate Safari in Uganda
Booking a primate safari which includes Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is now easy with Eco Adventure Safaris in the new normal way given the fact all booking will be done with ease via online. We will need you to share with us your planned dates of travel via email so that our team can check for the availability of services and permits online. Once we confirm both are available for your requested dates we will then guide you to the next step of making payment and booking your safari. Booking can be made in percentages as well as in full as advance for your safari. After you have made the payment we will go ahead and purchase your permits immediately and send you scan copies for your records and perusal and this will confirm that you have booked your primate safari in Uganda.
What is the Best time to visit primates in Uganda?
Primates in Uganda can be visited and seen throughout the year however the best time to see primates including Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, and Golden Monkeys is during the dry season months of June to October and December to March every year during this time the treks through the forest are easier given the fact it’s not too muddy and the vegetation is not fully grown which gives clear views and photographs of these primates. During the wet seasons months, it is also good to see these primates given the fact you don’t need to walk for long in search for these primates as food is readily available in the forest for primates to feed on which makes them keep in close proximities of the forest.
Why Book your Primate Safari to Uganda with Eco Adventure Safaris
Eco Adventure Safaris is experienced in organizing amazing chimpanzee safari experiences to Uganda and Rwanda. We are also highly rated and reviewed on trip Advisor. We combine gorilla trekking safaris with eco-friendly and unforgettable high-end adventure and wildlife safaris that help preserve biodiversity, conserve wildlife, and uplift local communities, these include chimpanzee trekking, Big 5 safaris and game viewing, Mountain Hiking, Boat cruises excursions, and Cultural encounters to give you a memorable and best African Safari experience including popular and great African safari destinations Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, and Namibia. Feel free to contact us about Uganda Primate National Parks are open amid covid.
