PRIMATE SAFARIS

Spending time with some of our closest relatives in their natural environment is a special experience and is certainly a highlight of any safari in Africa. Whether you are tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda, lowland gorillas in the Congo, Chimpanzees in Uganda or Tanzania or simply spending time with the many different lemur species in Madagascar, you will certainly feel a connection when watching primates. 

Looking into a gorilla's eyes as she wakes up from her siesta, you will see we are not all that different and the connection is real. Mountain gorillas are the largest of the great apes and live in Uganda, Rwanda and DRC in very small pockets of thick rain forest or bamboo forests. There are a few gorilla families that have been studied for many years and are habituated, and it is these families that a lucky few tourists can spend time with. Groups are limited to a maximum of 8 people and limited to 1 hour a day, so that there is very little impact on the daily lives of the gorillas. Tracking gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda can take anything from an hour to a full day, depending on the family you have been allocated. 

Lowland gorillas live in the forest of the Central African countries of The Congo and Central African Republic and are slightly smaller and more mobile than their mountain cousins. There are a few habituated families that have been studied over years, and these are the families that guests track and spend time with during the gorilla safari. 

Chimpanzees are a lot more active and are more arboreal than their larger cousins, the gorillas. Chimpanzees live in thick rain forests through Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Congo, CAR and DRC, but unless they are habituated, you will hear them but rarely see them. There are a few habituated families of chimpanzees in Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda that allow a few lucky tourists the chance to spend an hour with them as they go about their daily lives. 

With over 100 different lemur species found only in Madagascar raging from the smallest mouse lemur to the largest Indri-Indri and the strangest aye-aye. Madagascar is one of those completely unique destinations that is the perfect destination for families, honeymooners or simply those looking for something different. With some of the strangest animals and the some of the most pristine beaches, Madagascar is an incredible destination. 

Speak to one of our Primate Safari Specialists to get you up close with some of our closest relatives in their natural habitat.

Primate Safaris

Lowland & Mountain Gorilla Safari
Congo & Rwanda
8 Night Safari​

For our gorilla lovers out there, this safari includes tracking lowland gorillas through the jungles of the Congo before heading to Rwanda to track their larger cousins, the mountain gorillas.

Best of Gorillas
Uganda & Rwanda
​7 Night Safari

Get 3 opportunities to track mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda. Start with a trek in Bwindi, followed by a second in Mgahinga and finally in the Volcanoes National Park. 

Lowland Gorilla Safari
​Congo & CAR
11 Night Safari

Get right off the beaten track on this lowland gorilla safari through the jungles of the Congo and Central African Republic. 

Gorilla, Jungles & Beach
Congo, Sao Tome & Principe
​11 Night Safari

Start your gorilla expedition through the jungles of the Congo before flying to the remote islands of Sao Tome and Principe off the west coast of Africa. 

Gorilla, Game & Beach
Rwanda, Kenya & Seychelles
​12 Night Safari

Get the best of East Africa on this Gorilla, Big Game and Beach safari. Track mountain gorillas in Rwanda before heading to the Masai Mara in Kenya and end on the pristine beaches of the Seychelles.

Gorilla & Lemur Safari
Rwanda & Madagascar
​12 Night Safari

From tracking the largest primate in Africa to looking for some of the smallest. This safari combines mountain gorillas in Rwanda and lemurs and beaches in Madagascar.

Gorillas & Dogs Safari
Rwanda & Zimbabwe
12 Night Safari​

Track mountain gorillas on the slopes of extinct volcanoes in Rwanda before heading south to Zimbabwe where you have the chance to see wild dogs while on a walking safari in Mana Pools. Head to Somalisa Camp in Hwange and finally end up in Victoria Falls.

Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari
Rwanda & Tanzania
​10 Night Safari

Another one for the primate lovers. This time after tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda you fly across to the Serengeti for a big game safari. From here fly into Rubondo Island in the middle of Lake Victoria where you will have a chance to help with the chimpanzee habituation process.

Gorilla, Game & Beach Safari
Rwanda, Tanzania & Zanzibar
​​12 Night Safari

Track the mountain gorillas twice in Rwanda before flying into the Serengeti for a big game safari. From there head to the Ngorongoro Crater and end on the tropical island of Zanzibar. 

Remote Chimps & Game Safari
Tanzania
7 Night Safari

Head to the remote western part of Tanzania starting your safari in the grasslands of Katavi National Park before heading to the shores of Lake Tanganyika and the stunning Greystoke Lodge at the foot of the Mahale Mountains National Park, home to probably some of the best chimpanzee tracking in Africa.

Gorillas & Chimps Safari
​Uganda & Rwanda
13 Night Safari

Uganda and Rwanda are blessed with incredible primates including gorillas and chimpanzees as well as big game. This safari heads to all the main points and includes chimp tracking in Kibale, chimps in Kyambura Gorge, tree climbing lions in Ishasha and 3 gorilla treks in Bwindi, Mgahinga and Volcanoes.

Chimps & Gorillas of Uganda
​Uganda
​13 Night Safari

There is so much to see in Uganda and it really does have it all. This safari includes Murchison Falls and the remote Kidepo National Park in the north, chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge and 2 gorilla treks, one in Bwindi and one in Mgahinga.

Big Game & Lemur Safari
Kenya & Madagascar
​12 Night Safari

Two different experiences are combined in this unique safari. Start on the grasslands of the Masai Mara before flying across to the island of Madagascar for some lemur tracking through the forests and finally ending on the private reserve and beach of Anjajavy.

Big Five & Lemur Safari
South Africa & Madagascar
12 Night Safari

Start your safari in Cape Town exploring the city, surrounds and winelands before heading to the world famous Sabi Sands for some Big Five safari. From there head across to Madagascar to track lemurs through the forest of Andasibe.

Lemurs of the Jungle
Madagascar
​12 Night Safari

This is an off-the-beaten track safari to Madagascar. Keeping to the Eastern side of the island, you start in Andasibe before heading to the private reserve of Palmarium which has habituated lemurs. that enjoy posing for photos. Fly north to the impressive Masaola Peninsular for rain forest that comes down to the golden beaches and turquoise waters.

Lemurs of Madagascar
Madagascar
​15 Night Safari

With over 100 different species of lemurs in Madagascar, you need to explore various reserves and forests to see different species. From Tana head to Andasibe for the indri-indr before heading south through Antsirabe and Ranomafana for the bamboo lemur. Continue to Isalo's canyons and ring-tailed lemurs and finally end on the beaches of Ifaty.