The Great Apes of Uganda and Rwanda

11 DAYS FROM $14,995

• Go on treks in search of chimpanzees, gorillas, and golden monkeys. • Visit a chimpanzee sanctuary established in association with the Jane Goodall Institute. • Meet with scientists at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Center.

Signature Land Moderate

for chimpanzees; black-and-white colobus, redtailed, and blue monkeys; and the rare L'Hoest's monkey. Explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park and go on safari to look for elephants, lions, and Ugandan kobs before a wildlife cruise. Kyaninga Lodge; Kyambura Gorge Lodge Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 7–8 I BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to roughly half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Head into the forest to see these gentle giants, observing one of the planet’s most endangered creatures up close. Bwindi Lodge | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 1–2 I ENTEBBE, UGANDA/ NGAMBA ISLAND Visit the chimpanzee sanctuary on Ngamba Island, established in association with the Jane Goodall Institute. Later, explore the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. Lake Victoria Serena Resort | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAYS 3–6 I KIBALE NATIONAL PARK/ QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK In Kibale National Park, meet with National Geographic Explorer Emily Otali and search DAYS 9–11 I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, RWANDA/KIGALI Meet experts at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Center to learn about ongoing conservation efforts. Track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, where National Geographic Explorer Dian Fossey conducted research on gorillas for 18 years. Search for endangered golden monkeys with National Geographic Explorer Deogratias Tuyisingize. Virunga Lodge | Meals: 3B, 3L, 2D

A National Geographic Expert, Expedition Leader, and local guides will accompany this trip.

Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka Veterinarian

Wildlife veterinarian and conservationist Gladys KalemaZikusoka established the first veterinary department in the Uganda Wildlife Authority. With support from National Geographic, she founded Conservation Through Public Health to promote the coexistence of people, gorillas and other wildlife through addressing human and wildlife health together and improving alternative livelihoods for local communities. Find the departure(s) Gladys will join on our website.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered in February, June, August, September, and December. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $400 per person. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.