Join the Primates of Uganda Photo Safari, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure focused on photographing Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees in their natural habitats. This specialized wildlife photography tour includes 3 Gorilla trekking permits and 2 Chimp trekking permits, offering extended time with these incredible primates. With flights between destinations, you'll maximize time in the field and enjoy an immersive experience in Uganda’s iconic national parks. Capture unforgettable moments with these great apes while experiencing seamless travel.
- Accommodation in Entebbe on a Bed & Breakfast basis
- Accommodation at Chimpundu Lodge on a Full Board basis (excludes drinks)
- Accommodation at Buhoma Lodge on a Full Board basis including basic house drinks
- Meet & Greet in Entebbe upon arrival
- Airport transfers as scheduled, Entebbe
- All park and conservation fees
- Scheduled flight routing: Entebbe to Kasese, to Kihihi, return to Entebbe
- Inclusive of extra baggage allowance: 25-28kg per person with hand luggage
- 3 x Gorilla trekking permits per person, zone to be determined closer to the time depending on availability
- 2 x Chimpanzee trekking permits per person
- Gorilla trekking gratuities x 3 treks: This is usually recommended at 50 USD per person per trek for the ranger/trekking team, however, we have found that it is cumbersome for guests to travel with excess cash. Our guide will manage the gratuities for the gorilla trekking on behalf of the group.
- Chimpanzee trekking gratuities x 2 treks: This is usually expected at 20-50 USD per person per trek for the Chimpanzee rangers, however, once again, our guide will manage the gratuities for the Chimpanzee trekking on behalf of the group.
- Local English speaking guide and 4x4 vehicle for the group
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- AMREF (Flying Doctors, emergency medical evacuation to closest or delegated city)
- Wild Eye photographic host
- In field photographic tuition
- Post processing tuition
- Passport and visa costs (if applicable)
- Lunches, dinners and drinks at Karibu Guesthouse in Entebbe
- Porters for both Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking: Porters assist with carrying the camera bags or backpacks and we highly recommend that each guest budgets for this service at 25
- USD per trek.
- Gratuities, other than those specified as included
- Premium drinks at Buhoma Lodge
- Drinks at Chimpundu Lodge, Kibale National Park (Guests are advised to run their own tabs)
- Transfers not specified
- All international travel or regional travel not specified
- Travel insurance
- Any items of a personal nature
- A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking outside of our Early Bird promotions.
- Credit card payments are accepted via a secure link shared by our finance team.
- Direct deposits and EFT/wire payments qualify for a discounted rate.
The Primates of Uganda Photo Tour offers an intimate and immersive experience focused on chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, with a small group of guests to ensure personalized attention. This tour provides exceptional wildlife encounters, allowing you to spend an entire day with chimpanzees in the lush Kibale Forest, observing and photographing their natural behaviors. In Bwindi Forest, you'll embark on thrilling gorilla treks, with the rare opportunity to photograph these majestic creatures up close during your hour with them. The small group size creates a more exclusive atmosphere, where your Wild Eye guide offers tailored photography advice and time to review your images. Flying between regions eliminates long travel days, giving you more time to focus on capturing these incredible moments, ensuring a more relaxed and enriched experience in Uganda's most wildlife-rich areas.
The Primates of Uganda Photo Tour can easily be combined with other iconic African destinations like Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar, offering a seamless way to extend your adventure. A perfect addition to your itinerary is the Masai Mara and Serengeti, where you can witness the Great Migration and experience world-class game viewing. You can also explore the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, adding another bucket-list destination to your safari. Additionally, this tour connects effortlessly with Southern African highlights such as Botswana, South Africa, and Namibia, allowing for a diverse and exciting journey across the continent. Combining Uganda’s primates with these renowned wildlife and adventure destinations creates an unforgettable, epic experience that showcases the very best of Africa.
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AVAILABLE DATES
Fully Booked
YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrival in Entebbe airport and transfer to the Karibu Guest House. During dinner your host will run you through a short presentation of the safari logistics, what to expect over the coming days and also share some photographic ideas and inspiration for the safari ahead.DAY 2
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport and board a flight to Kasese. Upon landing we’ll transfer to Chimpundu Lodge for check-in and orientation.DAY 3-4
Early wake up call. Enjoy breakfast followed by a small walk to the rangers station in Kibale National Park. Meet the expert trackers and enjoy the experience of finding the chimpanzees. Get to spend the day in the forest with the chimpanzees, an experience you’ll not easily forget. A packed lunch will be served in the forest and finish off the day during the afternoon when the chimpanzees retire. It’s a long full day and time with the chimps will be judged according to the appetite and ability of the groupDay 5
Enjoy breakfast and then depart for Kihihi. Check in at Buhoma Lodge. Enjoy some free time or request a one-on-one session with your Wild Eye guide to review images or to talk about photographic matters. Trekking activities start in the morning so there’ll be none on this day. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge.Day 6-8
Full days in Bwindi Forest. Enjoy breakfast, after which we make our way to the ranger’s station where we will meet our guide for a full briefing before heading out to the starting point of our gorilla trek. Once sighted, we will have an hour with the gorillas before making our way back to the lodge. There is normally ample time in the afternoon to relax, recharge batteries and download your images. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma LodgeDay 9
After a breakfast at the lodge we will transfer to Kihihi airstrip for a scheduled flight to Entebbe International Airport. This will be the time to say our goodbye’s as it signals the end of the experience.
Uganda - "The Pearl of Africa"
Kibale National Park - Search for and photography wild chimpanzees over the course of two Trekking sessions.
Entebbe - The starting point of this safari.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - No less than 3 gorilla Trekking permits await you here in one of the world's most spectacular places to see mountain gorillas!
YOUR SAFARI CO-ORDINATOR
Randy Moletsane
Randy oversees all of our Scheduled Photographic Safaris and works very closely with the guide allocated to host your trip. Rest assured Randy and the team have got you covered.
"At the heart of my motivation is the satisfaction of helping people achieve their travel aspirations & creating unforgettable memories for our guests. Witnessing the genuine joy on their faces and hearing about their experiences upon their return is the ultimate reward. Moreover, I have a profound fascination with the natural world, and a deep love for wildlife. Understanding the circle of life and how nature functions has always been a source of inspiration for me.
I believe this passion allows me to connect with our guests on a deeper level and create tailored experiences that are both authentic and meaningful."
