Expedition Lima

Primate
Habituation

Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
Permit Value $1,500 included
Interaction 4 Hours per day

"Step beyond the standard trek. Join researchers in the wild forests of Bwindi and Mgahinga for an immersive look into primate life."

The Habituation Journey

Day 01

The Road to the Impenetrable

Morning departure from Entebbe. Drive through the lush rolling hills of Kigezi to the Rushaga Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This sector is the exclusive home for the habituation experience.

Day 02

4-Hour Gorilla Habituation

Unlike the standard 1-hour trek, you will spend 4 full hours with a Gorilla family under habituation. Accompanied by UWA researchers, you'll learn to identify individuals and observe their wild behaviors as they become accustomed to human presence.

Gorilla Research
Day 03

Golden Monkey Habituation

Head to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for another specialized experience. Track and spend extended time with the rare, endangered Golden Monkeys in the bamboo forests of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Golden Monkey
Day 04

Lake Mutanda Relaxation

Decompress after the intense jungle treks with a day at Lake Mutanda. Enjoy a canoe ride across the crystal-clear waters with the three majestic volcanoes—Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo—as your backdrop.

Day 05

Return Flight/Drive

Begin the journey back to Entebbe. Reflect on your unique contribution to conservation science as you traverse the "Switzerland of Africa" for your departure flight.

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