THE GREAT APES OF UGANDA AND RWANDA

• 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.

11 DA YS FROM $16,495

Signature Land Moderate

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16

Set off on a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the lush hills of Uganda and Rwanda to encounter chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, and other primates in the wild. Visit a chimpanzee sanctuary associated with the Jane Goodall Institute, and meet with a National Geographicsupported primatologist to observe chimpanzees in Kibale National Park. Go on a safari and a wildlife cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park, seeking out elephants, lions, Ugandan kobs, and more. Then venture into the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to track gorillas.

Jill Pruetz Anthropologist

National Geographic Explorer Jill Pruetz specializes in primatology, and spent two years in East Africa researching patas and vervet monkeys as well as Grevy’s zebras. She is one of the world’s foremost chimpanzee experts, and is currently conducting groundbreaking research on chimpanzee behavior.

Find the departure(s) Jill will join on our website.

On your trip, be on the lookout for... gorillas, chimpanzees, black-and-white colobuses, red-tailed monkeys, a variety of bird species, and more.

Get an inside perspective on National Geographic Explorer Dian Fossey’s groundbreaking gorilla studies as you seek out gorilla families in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Hear about ongoing conservation projects from scientists at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Center. Stay in stunning lodges, from a lakeside bungalow at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains to a hilltop eco lodge with spectacular views of Rwanda’s volcanoes.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered from December through February and June through September.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. All primate-tracking permits are included. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional cost. 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.

Borneo Wildlife Adventure

• Observe orangutans and Malayan sun bears up close at conservation centers in Sepilok.

• Go on rainforest hikes and river safaris, looking for orangutans, civets, and exotic birds.

• Discover Borneo’s dazzling undersea ecosystems from jungle-clad offshore islands.

In Borneo, the third largest island in the world, land and sea teem with exotic endemic species. Spend 11 exhilarating days exploring Malaysian Borneo, on the island’s northeastern edge. Enjoy a day on the island of Pulau Gaya, snorkeling and kayaking among the reefs. Observe orangutans and Malayan sun bears at conservation centers in Sepilok; and visit a community-based organization that’s working to protect Borneo’s rainforests and cultural heritage.

11 DAYS FROM $8,495

Signature Land Moderate

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 25

Meg Lowman Ecologist, Author

National Geographic Explorer Meg Lowman pioneered the science of canopy ecology. She built the world’s first treetop walkways, helping to discover that half of our terrestrial biodiversity lives in the canopy. Meg has explored treetops from Costa Rica and Peru to Malaysia and Geographic Explorer, and serves as the Director of TREE Foundation. Find the departure(s) Meg will join on our website.

On your trip, be on the lookout for... orangutans, Malaysian sun bears, civets, langurs, proboscis monkeys, leopard cats, hornbills, and more.

From your base at an eco lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River, spot wildlife along jungle waterways on a river safari, and venture into the cathedral-like Gomantong Caves. Then head into the primary rainforests of the Danum Valley Conservation Area where you’ll set out on day and night hikes, and canopy walks, looking for orangutans, langurs, proboscis monkeys, leopard cats, hornbills, and more.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered in March, May, September, and October.

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 cost. 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.

Please note: Hikes range from 2–4 hours (1–3 miles) on uneven terrain over moderate grades in hot and humid conditions.