Destinations to visit for Uganda primate tours : One of the most popular attractions in Uganda is primates which can be seen in different destinations around the country.
During primate tours in Uganda, tourists get to enjoy spending time with primates and observing primates in their natural habitat. Uganda is home to half the population of mountain gorillas in the world as well as various primate species which can be seen during Uganda safaris around the country.
Some of the top destinations where tourists can engage in primate tours in Uganda include:
- Bwindi national park
Bwindi national park is a popular destination which tourists visit during primate tours in Uganda. The national park is located in the south western part of the country.
The mountain gorillas are the major attraction found in Bwindi national park which is also home to primate species such as red tailed monkey, blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, baboons among others.
There are also various bird species and butterfly species found in the national park during tours around Bwindi national park which is home to about 350 bird species that can be seen in different parts of the park.
Different gorilla families are found in Bwindi national park and can be visited during gorilla treks across the sectors of Bwindi national park such as Rushaga sector and Nkuringo sector in the southern part of the park, Buhoma sector in the north and Ruhija sector in the eastern part of the park.
Gorilla families which tourists interact with during primate tours in Bwindi national park include Mubare, Katwe, Bitukura, Habiyanja, Oruzogo, Mukiza, Kyaguriro, Nshongi, Mishaya, Bweza, Kahungye, Busingye, Bushaho, Nkuringo among others.
Tourists visiting Bwindi national park can encounter the gorillas during gorilla trekking experiences and also gorilla habituation experiences. The gorilla habituation experience is done in the Rushaga sector of the national park.
The cost of a gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi national park is 800 USD and gorilla habituation permits cost about 1500 USD per person during primate tours around Uganda. The permits for the gorilla tours can be booked through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).
- Kibale national park
Kibale Forest National Park is one of the best places to visit in Uganda for primate tours and it is located in the western part of the country.
There are over 13 primate species which can be encountered during primate tours around Kibale national park. Chimpanzees are the main tourist attraction that brings tourists to the national park which is also home to numerous bird species.
Other primates found in Kibale forest national park include red colobus monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, L’hoest monkeys, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys, patas monkeys among others.
Chimpanzees in Kibale national park can be visited during chimpanzee trekking experiences and also chimpanzee habituation experiences that tourists take part in during their tours to the destination. During these activities, tourists search for the chimpanzees, observe them and spend time with them in their natural habitat.
The cost of chimpanzee trekking permits for Kibale national park is 250 USD for foreign nonresidents, 200 USD for foreign residents and 180,000 Uganda shillings for East African citizens during their primate tours in Uganda.
Chimpanzee habituation permits for visiting Kibale national park is 300 USD for foreign nonresidents, 250 USD for foreign residents and 250,000 Uganda shillings for East African citizens during their primate tours in Uganda.
- Destinations to visit for Uganda primate tours : Mgahinga national park
Another destination which tourists can visit during their primate tours in Uganda is Mgahinga national park which is located in the south western part of the country.
The primates which can be seen during tours in Mgahinga national park include gorillas and also golden monkeys. When visiting the national park for primate tours, tourists can engage in golden monkey trekking, golden monkey habituation and also gorilla trekking experiences.
During gorilla trekking experiences in Mgahinga national park, there is 1 gorilla family which tourists can interact with and it is the Nyakagezi gorilla group. The cost of a gorilla permits in this national park is 800 USD per person for foreign nonresidents, 700 USD for foreign residents and 300,000 Uganda shillings for East African citizens and 500 USD for citizens from the rest of Africa.
The cost of a golden monkey permit in Mgahinga national park is 60 USD for foreign nonresidents, 50 USD for foreign residents and 40,000 Uganda shillings for East African citizens. This fee excludes park entrance fees for the national park.
Golden monkey habituation permits during tours around Mgahinga national park is 100 USD for foreign nonresidents, 80 USD for foreign residents and 100,000 Uganda shillings for East African citizens.
Other activities which can be done during tours in Mgahinga national park include volcano climbing, guided forest walks, bird watching and also community tours.
- Destinations to visit for Uganda primate tours : Budongo forest
The Budongo forest is another place to visit in Uganda for a chance to enjoy seeing primates in their natural habitat.
Chimpanzees are among the primates which are found in the Budongo forest which is located in the north western part of Uganda in Murchison falls national park. tourists visiting the Budongo forest can engage in chimpanzee trekking experiences for a chance to search for the chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
The chimpanzee trekking experience in Budongo forest costs about 140 USD per person and can be done in the morning or in the afternoon during primate tours in Uganda. Other activities which can be done around Budongo include bird watching and guided nature walks.
- Destinations to visit for Uganda primate tours : Kyambura gorge
The Kyambura gorge is another place to visit in Uganda during primate tours around the country. It is part of the attractions found in Queen Elizabeth national park.
When visiting the Kyambura gorge, tourists can engage in chimpanzee trekking experiences which can be done in the morning and also in the afternoon.
The cost of a permit for chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura gorge is 100 USD for foreign nonresidents, 80 USD for foreign residents and 50,000 Uganda shillings for East African citizens during their primate tours in Uganda.
