Why you should trek the two big primates of Uganda and Rwanda

Are you one of those still asking themselves whether trekking the endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzee in Uganda and Rwanda worthy your money and time? The answer is yes. That is why people all over the world up to date fly in from all over the world to meet these human close relatives in their natural habitats of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, Mgahinga gorillas national park, volcanoes national park for gorillas.

People also come all over the world to chimpanzees in their natural habitats at Nyungwe national park, gishwati-mukura national park, Kibaale national park, Budongo forest and kyambura George in queen Elizabeth national park.

is it possible trek both gorillas and chimps on short safari

These different parks that houses these two famous primates that are closely related but still also closely related to human being are not very far a part which will give you a chance to trek both gorillas and chimpanzee even on your short Uganda, Rwanda trip.

Let us say just for a three-day vacation safari, you will be able to accomplish this once in a lifetime experience of encountering these creatures in their natural habitats. even if you wish to trek gorilla in Rwanda and chimpanzee from Uganda, you will still be able to achieve your objective as these to countries are near each other. put it into this perspective. it is easier to access Bwindi and Mgahinga national park from Kigali-Rwanda than from Kampala-Uganda

the cost of the permits and how to get them

The combined cost of the permit for both gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking is 1050 US Dollars and can booked from Uganda wildlife authority through your tour agent. You can also opt for gorilla habituation and chimpanzee trekking combination in Uganda that will go for 1750 US Dollars. If you are interested in trekking these great primates from Rwanda side.

The gorilla trekking permit and chimpanzee trekking permit combination will cost you 1750 US Dollars and the permit can only be purchased from Rwanda development board. Rwanda development board also offer exclusive gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits.

The cost of exclusive gorilla trekking that will give you access to the entire gorilla family only with your selected close relative is 15,000 US Dollar. And the price of exclusive chimpanzee trekking is 2000 US Dollars. However, all other guideline of trekking must be obeyed during these exclusive events. therefore, the combined cost of exclusive gorilla trekking and exclusive chimpanzee trekking permit will be 17,000 US Dollars

Are you planning for a longer vacation

For those interested in the long safari holidays of Uganda and Rwanda, you can also choose to combine the gorilla and chimpanzee trekking with other tour activities. These two great countries are destined with a lot of top tour destination. You can choose to combine the gorilla and chimpanzee activity with the hiking. The top hiking destination is Rwenzori Mountain and Karisimbi Mountain.

You can still choose to combine trekking with the wildlife safaris. Top places for wildlife safaris include queen Elizabeth national park, Murchison falls national park, and Akagera national park where you will be able to encounter a number of animals that are found on African continent including the big five of lion, elephant, rhinos, cape buffalo and leopard

what if we include the wildebeest on your chimpanzee and gorilla trekking safari

For those interested to adventure of the east and central Africa, combining wildebeest migration vacation safaris with gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari will be ideal and with east African visa you will be able to visit all these places on the same visa without any need of applying for another. A 12-day safari can be ideal to include both wildebeest and big primate of gorilla and chimps on your bucket list.

For any other customized safari, you can contact your tour operator to arrange for you the one that fits your need but ensure not to miss out on the visit to the great apes of east Africa from their natural habitats

conclusion

combining chimpanzee trekking for those travelling to Uganda and Rwanda shouldn’t think of missing them out on their bucket list. on your safari, you will have a chance to meet these two endangered primate on one trip. if planning a long safari, you can consider adding other activity within Uganda and Rwanda or consider combining your vacation safari with the wildebeest migration of Serengeti national park and Masai Mara national park for the great adventure.

Out top Uganda and Rwanda vacation safari packages

This 7 Days Rwanda Safari takes you to the prime safari destinations in Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills. Travel to Akagera National Park, the only savanna national park in Rwanda. Later travel to Nyungwe Forest National Park where you will enjoy chimpanzee tracking and a canopy walk. The trip ends in Volcanoes National Park

The 10 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Primates, Culture and wildlife safari starts and ends in Kigali. It takes you to Rwanda’s un-tamed wildlife areas, including the home of 360 Mountain Gorillas; Virunga Volcanoes. Expect tour activities such as Butare and Kigali city tours, Game drives in Akagera National Park

The 8 days Rwanda Gorilla Tour offer a great privilege of gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park, excellent bird watching and several beach activities on Lake Kivu shores. The trip proceeds to Akagera national park for incredible game viewing drives, and boat ride on lake Ihema, a habitat for Huge Crocodiles