Primates

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

– Dramatic, thrilling and poignant: the wildlife experience of a lifetime The lodge is situated in the foothills of the mighty Virunga volcanoes and only minutes from the headquarters of Parc National des Volcans, where clients trek on foot to see the magnificent mountain gorilla. The eight guest cottages and the main lodge building have been beautifully constructed and appointed, and the lodge is a wonderful base from which to explore this unique and fascinating corner of Africa. The lodge is operated by Governors’ Camp and owned by a community trust, which uses rentals and community fees from the lodge to drive socioeconomic and conservation initiatives in the communities adjacent to the national park.

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Nyungwe Forest Lodge

– This spectacular Rwandan lodge combines service excellence with African hospitality Enjoy an African experience rich in local culture. Boasting 22 spacious villa rooms and two luxurious suites, Nyungwe Forest Lodge offers you supreme comfort and style among the rolling hills of Rwanda. The only deluxe lodge in Nyungwe National Park, Nyungwe lies in a tea plantation on the edge of the Nyungwe closed-canopy rainforest. Located in Rwanda’s mountainous southwest, this ancient rainforest dates back to the last Ice Age. The lodge boasts a bistro, outdoor heated pool, boma for al fresco dining, restaurant, tea lounge and bar, relaxation retreat with Jacuzzi, fitness center, and Wi-Fi.

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Primates

Venture wide-eyed into untamed rainforests to marvel at gorilla or chimpanzee families playing, grooming or resting. The national parks along the Virunga Range as well as the area of Bwindi are home to the last remaining mountain gorillas on earth. Visit Parc National Volcans or Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda or Bwindi Forest in Uganda, and share the mountains with chimps in Tanzania’s remote west. The antics of our closest biological relatives will intrigue, delight and surprise you.

Greystoke Mahale Camp Buhoma Lodge

Rising up from the banks of Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania’s Mahale Mountains are home to one of the world’s largest populations of chimpanzees. Greystoke Mahale, one of Africa's last special places, gives us the rare opportunity to track and learn about our primate cousins. This distinctive camp strung out on a remote beach is constructed of locally sourced sustainable materials. This is pampered seclusion like nowhere else. Buhoma Lodge commands spectacular views of the Bwindi Forest, home to the rare mountain gorilla. Built on a hillside, the lodge is situated a few minutes' walk from the start of the gorilla tracking point. Ten spacious cottages each have their own private veranda, ensuite bathroom and spectacular views. An elevated lounge and dining room offer a cozy environment to discuss the day's activities around the fireplace.