Are You Humans? | Eye to Eye with Primates, Uganda

Tue Jun 27 2023 at 04:00 am to Sun Jul 02 2023 at 06:15 pm

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Are You Humans? | Eye to Eye with Primates, Uganda
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Meeting face to face with mountain gorillas is one of the most overwhelming experiences in the world of safaris. Encounter of jungle beast, only a few feet away can be scary, but there is no need to panic! They are actually quite calm animals, laziness ambassadors by excellence.
Observing the mountain gorillas in their area is an amazing spectacle; you will notice the social dynamics, hierarchy and most touching of them all, the gorilla mothers and their babies, since they live in family units of 30 to 40 members.
The timing spent with them is mesmerizing, hypnotic, it is impossible to stop looking at them. They pretend to ignore you, from time to time they cross their gaze with yours, and that is when you realize that the differences between humans and them are minimal. Their eyes speak as the human gaze does, with the movements of the lips we can know if they are smiling, worried or angry, the gestures of the hands are almost identical to ours. Humans and Gorillas share 98% of DNA.
The KING of the Jungle, the silver back, is one of the most beautiful creatures on earth… he is imposing, majestic, elegant, strong and gorgeous. His sudden appearance can leave you breathless, shivering… but do not worry, he will ignore you - green leaves are tastier for breakfast.
There is a lot of action in the group: eating, playing, fighting, grooming each other, rolling on the floor, hitting the chest... it is endless. The baby gorillas will rock it in a proper show of naughtiness… they will make you laugh. Those cute cubs have so much curiosity for humans, so be ready to witness a show of funny and noisy games to catch your attention.
Following the rangers advice, choose a good spot, look around and get the best shots of lifetime memories!
You are cordially invited to this African adventure Eldorado, where you will stand eye to eye not only with silverbacks but also with chimpanzees and more or less 10 other monkey species. Here comes the MONKEY BUSINESS...
Lets go!
DAY 0
Meeting at airport 04.00 AM for a direct flight to Entebbe. Arrival, overnight in the lodge.
Day 1: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest // Equator Point
We start our trip after an early breakfast and set off from Kampala, travel westwards in 4WDs to Bwindi. On the way we will have several stops, most importantly we will stop at Equator point for an opportunity to stand on two hemispheres at the same time. We will continue the journey through the beautiful verdant rolling African hills.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking
Today we wake up early and have our breakfast packed. We start with briefing from the Park rangers at 8:00am and hit the trail in a search for Gorillas. Tracking them takes anything between 2 to 8 hours.
DAY 3: Kibale Forest
We ll start our day with a hearty breakfast and check-out from the lodge. We take off for a journey to Kibale National Park. Some thrilling scenery awaits us on the way Kabale. Night jungle walk for those who dare!
DAY 4: Chimpanzees
Early morning breakfast and proceed to the park for Chimpanzee tracking. We will also have an opportunity here to see hundreds of birds and other primates such as the White and Black Colobus monkeys, Baboons among others. Once chimpanzees are spotted, we will watch them jumping up in the tress, watch them feed and play and make nests in which they rest/sleep. Later in a day return to Entebbe.
DAY 5: Departure
Last souvenirs shopping and departure home. Back in DXB at 6pm.
Activities: Jungle trekking, eye to eye with primates!
Grade: Easy – available for everyone.
Cost: 8900 AED all incl. flights by Flydubai until MAY 25th,
Accommodation & Meals: Double sharing lodges, meals included except meals on transfers in Entebbe.
Specifically Excluded: Visa expenses, meals in Entebbe.
Visa: All nationalities entitled for E-visa.
IMPORTANT Note: COVID and YELLOW FEVER Vaccination Certificates are mandatory to enter Uganda.
See yah in the jungle x
Trekkup Crew
Whatsapp 050 4848238 / [email protected]
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