The Ultimate Primate Safari - New Trip!

• Traverse the heartland of the mountain gorilla with treks in both Uganda and Rwanda
• Complete the primate experience in Kibale Forest National Park and Ngamba Island, home to wild chimpanzees and colobus monkeys
• Search for plains game and predators on the savannahs of the Western Rift Valley

Humans have long been fascinated with gorillas and chimpanzees, our closest living relatives. To pause, sit and match a gaze with the contemplative eyes of a huge silverback, just yards away in the rainforest—during such a rare encounter, there’s something deeper occurring than simple observation. Yet these magnificent apes are in danger, struggling to survive in the face of poaching and habitat destruction. Our travels take us to their natural habitat, a visit that may be the only hope for their future. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure will certainly change your life – it may well change theirs, too.

Group Size Limit: Approximately 11 travelers

A very important feature of our trips is the limited group size, as nature expeditions are best experienced with smaller groups of travelers.

Included
Internal charter flights, accommodations, all meals from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on final day, bottled water, services of NHA Expedition Leaders, local guides and lodge staff, most gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, one porter on gorilla treks, some laundry, permits and entrance fees, all taxes.

Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, optional travel insurance, required medical evacuation insurance.

Physical Requirements
Moderate to Difficult
The strenuous (sometimes very strenuous) treks to the gorillas usually take between two and three hours, but can take as short as 15 minutes and as long as four to eight hours (we’ve had one trek take even longer than that). We travel at a pace to accommodate all hikers. Travelers are not required to participate in all activities and are welcome to forgo any portion of the program. Travelers should be aware that if they turn around due to fatigue, illness or any other reason, the remainder of the group, including the Expedition Leader, will go on. The returning traveler will be escorted by a local guide.

Important Information about This Trip

Perhaps the two biggest benefits of choosing NHA for your primate safari are our professional Expedition Leaders and our well-engineered itinerary - both provide for an extraordinary journey through the highlights of Uganda and Rwanda without back-tracking. Our leader understands our guests’ needs and makes special arrangements to capitalize on impromptu opportunities along the way. This trip is designed for those seeking exposure to the range of habitats of the mountain gorilla. NHA has been visiting gorillas in Africa since 1989, and this itinerary is the pinnacle of our offerings. A total of four gorilla treks - two in each of Bwindi (Uganda) and in the Virungas (Rwanda) are the highlight. In addition, we’ll visit the chimps of Kibale Forest and observe Africa’s classic wildlife at Queen Elizabeth National Park. We ask our guests to understand that the accommodations in this region are not, collectively, of the standard that may be found in other, more established safari countries. Some lodges are extremely luxurious while others are plain but clean and comfortable.

Getting There & Getting Home
Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda by 11:30am on Day 1 if you would like to visit the famous Entebbe Botanical Gardens. Otherwise, we ask that you arrive in time for a 7:00pm welcome dinner. We encourage travelers to arrive a day or more early to rest from their plane trip. You are free to depart from Kigali, Rwanda after 3pm on the final day. We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures’ Travel Desk makes these reservations for you as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient and cost-effective travel. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917.



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14 Days

2010 Dates

Oct 20 - Nov 2

2011 Dates

Sep 15 - 28

2010 Fees

$12,795

Single Supp.: $1,495

Deposit: $1,500 (non-refundable)

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars. 2011 dates and fees may change slightly.